Disruptive Voices - Data-Empowered Societies

Join us in this special episode as we explore UCL…

An episode of the UCL Minds podcast, hosted by UCL, titled "Disruptive Voices - Data-Empowered Societies" was published on September 19, 2024 and runs 17 minutes.

September 19, 2024 ·17m · UCL Minds

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Join us in this special episode as we explore UCL's evolved Grand Challenge: Data-Empowered Societies. In this podcast, you’ll hear from UCL staff about the transformative potential of this Grand Challenge, ethical data practices, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. This episode features UCL colleagues, including: • Prof. Allison Littlejohn, Professor of Learning Technology and Director of the UCL Knowledge Lab • Prof. Jack Stilgoe, Professor of Science and Technology, Department of Science & Technology Studies • Dr Jin Gao, Lecturer in Digital Archives, Department of Information Studies • Samantha Ahern, Senior Digital Research Trainer, Digital Skills Development For more information on how to get involved, visit our website or contact us at [email protected] Producers: Huda Ahmed, Lisa Juangbhanich, Phil Mason Narrator: Huda Ahmed Link to transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/impacts-and-outputs/podcasts/disruptive-voices/disruptive-voices-episode-8-data-empowered-societies

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Join us in this special episode as we explore UCL's evolved Grand Challenge: Data-Empowered Societies. In this podcast, you’ll hear from UCL staff about the transformative potential of this Grand Challenge, ethical data practices, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. This episode features UCL colleagues, including: • Prof. Allison Littlejohn, Professor of Learning Technology and Director of the UCL Knowledge Lab • Prof. Jack Stilgoe, Professor of Science and Technology, Department of Science & Technology Studies • Dr Jin Gao, Lecturer in Digital Archives, Department of Information Studies • Samantha Ahern, Senior Digital Research Trainer, Digital Skills Development For more information on how to get involved, visit our website or contact us at [email protected] Producers: Huda Ahmed, Lisa Juangbhanich, Phil Mason Narrator: Huda Ahmed Link to transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/impacts-and-outputs/podcasts/disruptive-voices/disruptive-voices-episode-8-data-empowered-societies

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