Other News from Participating Centers

U. de Chile lanza campaña de autocuidado en salud mental en vacaciones

"Este Verano, descansemos con cuidado", es el nombre de la iniciativa comunicacional del plantel, a partir de la cual distintos especialistas entregan consejos que buscan promover conductas sanas y de cuidado de la salud mental, independiente de si las personas saldrán o no de sus hogares. Este martes, la campaña fue presentada por el Rector de la U. de Chile, Ennio Vivaldi, en la Mesa de Salud Mental, así como a las y los integrantes del programa "Saludablemente".

Los tres lugares de mayor riesgo para el contagio de COVID-19

Espacios sin ventilación, aglomeraciones, no cumplir aforos permitidos y no respetar medidas sanitarias, como el uso de mascarillas y el lavado constante de manos, inciden en la propagación del virus. Especialistas de la U.

EduAbierta ofrece cursos sobre herramientas escolares y mapudungún

La plataforma de aprendizaje en línea de la Facultad de Filosofía y Humanidades de la Universidad de Chile extendió la fecha de inicio para sus cursos gratuitos, y con opción de certificación pagada, hasta el próximo lunes 1 de febrero.Los programas formativos para este verano se relacionan con el área de educación y la difusión de la lengua mapuche, respondiendo así a la labor de crear un vínculo con la comunidad y generar instancias de aprendizaje abiertas a un público masivo y diverso: Epu.

Smear Campaigns and Extortions: Weapons to Silence Opposition in Morocco

The life of Moroccan police officer Wahiba Khourchech was turned upside down after exposing her boss for stalking and intimidation. After filing a sexual harassment complaint against regional security chief Aziz Boumehdi, Khourchech had to endure traumatizing repercussions.  Retaliatory actions went as far as videotaping her naked while with her[...]

​New probiotic ice cube developed by Iceman and NTU Singapore hits supermarket shelves  

...

Don’t Make Parents Raise Kids in a World without Encryption

Natalie Campbell, Director of Public Advocacy at the Internet Society and a mother of two, warns against banning or weakening of encryption for the safety of children online. 

Governments and law enforcement agencies are trying to ban or weaken a critical tool for keeping our children safe online. As parents, we must speak up for our kids.

Trump Isn’t the Only One on Trial. The Conservative Media Is, Too.

How a Democratic plan to reform Section 230 could backfire

Winners of the CMPF School for Journalists Prize

As part of the 2020 Online School for Journalists and Media Practitioners participants were asked to submit their proposals for a data journalism/visualisation project based on the skills they acquired during the five-week-long school.

We received in total five projects and those were evaluated based on their originality and relevance by a jury composed of the members of the CMPF team.

Introducing the MANRS Ambassador Program 2021

The MANRS (Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security) Ambassador Program 2021 is now accepting applications. If you are an industry leader eager to improve the well-being of the Internet’s global routing system, apply now.

Ambassadors are representatives from MANRS participant organizations who show expertise and leadership in the routing security community. They are well-respected professionals committed to helping make the global routing infrastructure more robust and secure.

Ifeoma Ajunwa on the limitless boundaries of employee surveillance

​Koh Boon Hwee to step down as Chairman of NTU Singapore after 28 years

...

New IViR / PIJIP research collaboration : right to research internationally

BOOK LAUNCH – “The Copyright/Trademark Interface” by Prof. Senftleben

The Digital Services Act and freedom of expression: triumph or failure?

This article looks at new obligations and regulatory powers introduced by the DSA and examines their potential to safeguard freedom of expression.
The post The Digital Services Act and freedom of expression: triumph or failure? appeared first on HIIG.

Convocatoria abierta | GuIA 2021

Se encuentra abierta la convocatoria para la segunda edición del proyecto GuIA: Inteligencia Artificial en América Latina y el Caribe, junto al Centro de Estudios en Tecnología y Sociedad (CETyS – UdeSA) y la plataforma fAlr LAC del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID).

The Week in Internet News: Toronto Looks to Community Broadband

Broadband for the city: Toronto, the largest city in Canada, will consider building a municipal broadband network to bridge the digital divide, Now Toronto reports. A government committee has endorsed the ConnectTO initiative, which aims to fill in underserved areas in the city while avoiding competition with current Internet service providers.

FGV Direito Rio recebe a recertificação ISO 9001

A FGV Direito Rio recebeu, em 2020, a recertificação ISO 9001, norma de sistema de gestão da qualidade reconhecida internacionalmente, publicada pela ISO (International Organisation of Standardization), demonstrando seu compromisso com a qualidade, com a melhoria contínua e com a satisfação de seus alunos. Em 2021, a Escola completará dez anos de certificação.

Empirical Evidence of Over-Removal by Internet Companies Under Intermediary Liability Laws: An Updated List

Covideo parties and Zoom fatigue

The Corona pandemic has profoundly changed lives around the globe. In addition to the immediate health dangers of the pandemic, physical distancing also poses challenges to psychological and social well-being. The long-term psycho-social consequences are impossible to predict. In these problematic times, solutions based on digital technologies play a central role. For example, digital platforms offer manifold opportunities to improve emotional stability, for example by connecting and sharing with others during periods of lockdowns.