I attended the Ethical Digital Nation Workshop, specifically focusing on “The Role of Universities in the Ethical Digital Nation”.

I presented some of the impactful research at the School, illustrating the transformative role computer science plays in driving societal change.

More info can be seen on this LinkedIn post.

IDEA Network’s post copied here as well for convenience.

Shaping an Ethical Digital Nation 🌟

Last Friday, the IDEA Network launched its “The Role of Universities in the Ethical Digital Nation” series, supported by Scotland’s Future Series.

Held at the University of St Andrews, the event welcomed academics, policymakers, and community leaders for a thought-provoking exploration of academia’s role in building an ethical digital future.

For a deeper dive, check out our recent blog: https://lnkd.in/eUvPCG_M

✨ Inspiring Talks:

• Monique Mackenzie, Vice-Principal (Digital Education, Research and Environment), opened the workshop and introduced our keynote speaker Claudia Pagliari.
• Claudia Pagliari shared insights from the Building Trust in the Digital Era report, emphasising the importance of trust, transparency, and accountability in digital practices.
• Özgür Akgün showcased impactful research, illustrating the transformative role computer science plays in driving societal change.
• Alex Voss challenged us to rethink ethics in tech development, presenting ethical practices that put people first.

🙌 Collaborative Activities:

Interactive sessions engaged participants in setting long-term goals for ethical digital practices by 2035, defining actionable steps, and committing to personal contributions towards an Ethical Digital Nation.

We also introduced the IDEA Network’s vision for digital inclusion and ethical tech, closing with an announcement for our next workshop.

This second event will centre on creating actionable, community-driven digital strategies.

Thank you once again to all who contributed to our first workshop’s success.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our first workshop and engaged in such a timely and important discussion!

Sara Thomas, Elizabeth Hampson, Freddie Quek, Tristan Henderson, Kirsty McIntosh, Lewis Hou, Amanda Horzyk, Lindsey Alexander, Dharini Balasubramaniam, Kirstie Whitaker, Max Perry, Angela Miguel, Jason Jacques, Aisling Crean.

Thank you, Truman Venters, for your support in organising the workshop!

We’re excited to continue the journey toward a fairer, more responsible digital future!