Re: [netsociety] Internal Reflection and Collaboration Calls: Advancing the NoC Network Amid Global Challenges
Dear NoC Network Members, Regarding the first off-the-record learning call (May 15), titled *" Academic Freedom: Challenges, Experiences and Perspectives"*, I would like to invite any NoC member who has some experiences (or tangible fears, e.g., proposed rules or bills) to drop me a line. The plan is to prepare a series of initial short contributions, followed by a general discussion. Many thanks, juan carlos Juan Carlos De Martin Professor of Computer Engineering Codirector, Nexa Center for Internet & Society Politecnico di Torino https://demartin.polito.it Faculty Associate Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Harvard University On 29/04/25 18:16, Guio Espanol, Armando wrote:
Dear NoC Network Members,
The rise in global and geopolitical tensions has significantly challenged international collaboration between academic centers. These developments have also limited — and in some cases compromised — funding sources, creating uncertainty and concern within our community.
In this environment of increasing fragmentation, the NoC’s role becomes even more important. Global academic networks like ours are essential for fostering collaboration, exchange, and collective action. Strengthening our resilience now is key to sustaining the collaborative and mutually supportive world we strive for.
To help address these challenges, we are pleased to announce a new series of internal calls for participating centers: "*Responding to Uncertainty and Global Fragmentation: NoC Internal Calls*." Led by members of the Executive Committee, these sessions will focus on the most pressing topics that require collective reflection and coordinated support. Further information about these calls is available here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K9VG41Nfdn_5k5Qyp9oFMwgRfpJl_M4k/edit>.
Our first session will take place in the coming days, led by Professor Juan Carlos De Martin from the Nexa Center for Internet & Society at the Politecnico di Torino, and will focus on critical issues such as academic freedom and freedom of expression in today’s environment.
These conversations will help identify the most important topics for our centers and guide us in strengthening the relationships necessary to meet today’s challenges. They will also support the development of a model of collaboration and governance that encourages broad participation across the network.
We deeply appreciate your ongoing commitment and encourage you to look out for the invitation from Juan Carlos with further details.
With best regards,
Armando — on behalf of the NoC Executive Committee
To drop you a line, we need your email. On Wed, May 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM Public discussion list (with public archive) open to anyone who wishes to discuss Internet & Society issues. < netsociety@lists.networkofcenters.net> wrote:
Dear NoC Network Members,
Regarding the first off-the-record learning call (May 15), titled *" Academic Freedom: Challenges, Experiences and Perspectives"*, I would like to invite any NoC member who has some experiences (or tangible fears, e.g., proposed rules or bills) to drop me a line.
The plan is to prepare a series of initial short contributions, followed by a general discussion.
Many thanks,
juan carlos
Juan Carlos De Martin Professor of Computer Engineering Codirector, Nexa Center for Internet & Society Politecnico di Torino https://demartin.polito.it
Faculty Associate Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Harvard University
On 29/04/25 18:16, Guio Espanol, Armando wrote:
Dear NoC Network Members,
The rise in global and geopolitical tensions has significantly challenged international collaboration between academic centers. These developments have also limited — and in some cases compromised — funding sources, creating uncertainty and concern within our community.
In this environment of increasing fragmentation, the NoC’s role becomes even more important. Global academic networks like ours are essential for fostering collaboration, exchange, and collective action. Strengthening our resilience now is key to sustaining the collaborative and mutually supportive world we strive for.
To help address these challenges, we are pleased to announce a new series of internal calls for participating centers: "*Responding to Uncertainty and Global Fragmentation: NoC Internal Calls*." Led by members of the Executive Committee, these sessions will focus on the most pressing topics that require collective reflection and coordinated support. Further information about these calls is available here < https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K9VG41Nfdn_5k5Qyp9oFMwgRfpJl_M4k/edit .
Our first session will take place in the coming days, led by Professor Juan Carlos De Martin from the Nexa Center for Internet & Society at the Politecnico di Torino, and will focus on critical issues such as academic freedom and freedom of expression in today’s environment.
These conversations will help identify the most important topics for our centers and guide us in strengthening the relationships necessary to meet today’s challenges. They will also support the development of a model of collaboration and governance that encourages broad participation across the network.
We deeply appreciate your ongoing commitment and encourage you to look out for the invitation from Juan Carlos with further details.
With best regards,
Armando — on behalf of the NoC Executive Committee
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Hmm... I wonder why my email address is not visible in the "From" field... In any case: demartin@polito.it. Thanks, best, juan carlos On 07/05/25 17:46, Public discussion list (with public archive) open to anyone who wishes to discuss Internet & Society issues. wrote:
To drop you a line, we need your email.
On Wed, May 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM Public discussion list (with public archive) open to anyone who wishes to discuss Internet & Society issues. < netsociety@lists.networkofcenters.net> wrote:
Dear NoC Network Members,
Regarding the first off-the-record learning call (May 15), titled *" Academic Freedom: Challenges, Experiences and Perspectives"*, I would like to invite any NoC member who has some experiences (or tangible fears, e.g., proposed rules or bills) to drop me a line.
The plan is to prepare a series of initial short contributions, followed by a general discussion.
Many thanks,
juan carlos
Juan Carlos De Martin Professor of Computer Engineering Codirector, Nexa Center for Internet & Society Politecnico di Torino https://demartin.polito.it
Faculty Associate Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Harvard University
On 29/04/25 18:16, Guio Espanol, Armando wrote:
Dear NoC Network Members,
The rise in global and geopolitical tensions has significantly challenged international collaboration between academic centers. These developments have also limited — and in some cases compromised — funding sources, creating uncertainty and concern within our community.
In this environment of increasing fragmentation, the NoC’s role becomes even more important. Global academic networks like ours are essential for fostering collaboration, exchange, and collective action. Strengthening our resilience now is key to sustaining the collaborative and mutually supportive world we strive for.
To help address these challenges, we are pleased to announce a new series of internal calls for participating centers: "*Responding to Uncertainty and Global Fragmentation: NoC Internal Calls*." Led by members of the Executive Committee, these sessions will focus on the most pressing topics that require collective reflection and coordinated support. Further information about these calls is available here < https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K9VG41Nfdn_5k5Qyp9oFMwgRfpJl_M4k/edit .
Our first session will take place in the coming days, led by Professor Juan Carlos De Martin from the Nexa Center for Internet & Society at the Politecnico di Torino, and will focus on critical issues such as academic freedom and freedom of expression in today’s environment.
These conversations will help identify the most important topics for our centers and guide us in strengthening the relationships necessary to meet today’s challenges. They will also support the development of a model of collaboration and governance that encourages broad participation across the network.
We deeply appreciate your ongoing commitment and encourage you to look out for the invitation from Juan Carlos with further details.
With best regards,
Armando — on behalf of the NoC Executive Committee
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