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Exzellenzuniversität: Das Rennen um den Titel

Die Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg hat die großartige Chance, ab 2027 in den Kreis der deutschen Exzellenzuniversitäten aufgenommen zu werden. Diesen begehrten Titel vergeben der Bund und die Länder in einem harten Wettbewerb, der Exzellenzstrategie. Verbunden ist er mit einer millionenschweren Förderung, die nicht einzelne Bereiche, sondern die ganze Universität stärkt.

The Road to a Press Freedom AI Commons

Opening the International Press Institute (IPI) archive is not just for preservation, but the first step toward creating a digital press freedom commons for the public good.
The post The Road to a Press Freedom AI Commons first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.

Ein 3D-gedruckter Zahn, der alles kann

Ob Kariesentfernung, Wurzelkanalbehandlung oder Kronenpräparation – an den Zähnen aus dem 3D-Drucker können Studierende sich richtig abarbeiten. Aktuelle wissenschaftliche Studien belegen den hohen Lerneffekt, die Akzeptanz bei Studierenden und den didaktischen Nutzen des universellen Übungszahns.  
Wer in Würzburg Zahnmedizin studiert, benötigt im Schnitt 300 Übungszähne, um die verschiedenen Techniken und Behandlungen zu üben und später Patientinnen und Patienten sicher, effizient und erfolgreich behandeln zu können.  

Summer internship at the Department of Mathematics

During the four-week summer internship, students gain insight into academic and scientific life at the Institute of Mathematics. In targeted input phases, combined with self-study phases and group work, they explore accessible mathematical topics.

In addition, they gain initial experience with programming and learn basic skills in Python and LaTeX. They design presentation formats based on what they have learned for their peers, which are used in school lectures and workshops.

Unlocking Transparency with Open Data Editor: Join Us at DRAPAC25 and Open Tech Camp Kuala Lumpur 2025

The Digital Rights Asia-Pacific Assembly returns for its third edition on August 26 - 28, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, bringing together diverse stakeholders to combat rising digital authoritarianism through collaborative, rights-based digital governance.

Robin Hood Math

Training Indian Researchers on Data Literacy with Open Data Editor

The offline session discussed the different features of ODE using public datasets downloaded from www.data.gov.in.
The post Training Indian Researchers on Data Literacy with Open Data Editor first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.

Empowering Life Scientists in Africa through Open Data: Highlights from the ODE Training

Using data such as COVID-19 genomic metadata from GISAID and custom datasets like dog genomic metadata, participants explored how to detect inconsistencies and errors in datasets.
The post Empowering Life Scientists in Africa through Open Data: Highlights from the ODE Training first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.

ODE Training in Germany and Argentina: A Hands-on Experience with Data Journalism

The sessions were designed to equip participants with essential skills needed in today's data-driven journalism landscape and incorporating the Open Data Editor (ODE) in the data pipeline for journalists.
The post ODE Training in Germany and Argentina: A Hands-on Experience with Data Journalism first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.

Our Network Contribution to Shape the European Union’s Data Policy

To create a more coherent and effective legal framework, we propose the following 5 pillars as foundations for the European Data Union Strategy.
The post Our Network Contribution to Shape the European Union’s Data Policy first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.

Blind spot sustainability: Making AI’s environmental impact measurable

AI's environmental impact spans its entire life cycle, but remains a blind spot due to missing data and limited transparency. What must change?
The post Blind spot sustainability: Making AI’s environmental impact measurable appeared first on HIIG.

Neu entdecktes Protein gibt Enzyme wie einen Staffelstab weiter

Peroxisomen kann man sich als winzige, mit Enzymen gefüllte Bläschen vorstellen, die in allen Zellen vorkommen, besonders reichlich in der Leber. Sie sind an verschiedenen wichtigen Stoffwechselreaktionen beteiligt, etwa am Abbau von Fettsäuren und Aufbau von Biomembranen wie der Myelinschicht von Nervenfasern. Sie helfen auch bei der Entgiftung von Zellen, indem sie schädliches Wasserstoffperoxid zersetzen.

薛虹教授在新电商大会跨境电商圆桌会议发言

7月27日,第五届中国新电商大会跨境电商论坛在吉林延吉举行,主题为“新规则・新生态:跨境电商高质量发展与国际协作”。本次论坛由中国网络社会组织联合会主办,中国国际商会特别支持,《中国网信》杂志、延边朝鲜族自治州人民政府、圆通国际协办。与会嘉宾围绕 “跨境电商国际合作新形势与政策支持方向”“全球经济变局下的跨境电商破局之道”“构建跨境电商物流新生态”“金融支持跨境电商服务生态建设” 等话题分享。本次论坛深化了跨境电商高质量发展共识,搭建了政企学研合作新桥梁。以此为契机,推动跨境电商在新规则中寻新机、新生态中谋共赢,为全球贸易稳定繁荣贡献力量。

Open Data Editor Training in Brazil: Empowering Transparency and Innovation

The in-person training at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) aimed to ensure adherence to the Brazilian Access to Information Law, promoting both active and passive transparency.
The post Open Data Editor Training in Brazil: Empowering Transparency and Innovation first appeared on Open Knowledge Blog.

Meta claims hate speech is low, but so is the bar

Meta claims that its Community Standards Enforcement Report for the first quarter of 2025 resulted in significant improvement in moderation accuracy while keeping harmful content at bay. This reported stability follows major policy and enforcement changes announced in January 2025.

Prof. Drechsler over datalekken en dating advies apps op Radio 1

Power shutdown! No 24/7 Library on July 31

The 24-hour library will be deactivated on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 6:00 PM due to a several-hour power shutdown. The library will be completely closed overnight.
24-hour operation will resume on Friday, August 01, 2025, at 6:00 AM.
 
We kindly ask for your understanding!

Der Beitrag Power shutdown! No 24/7 Library on July 31 erschien zuerst auf University of Klagenfurt.

What are the critical gaps in Lebanon’s internet infrastructure?

The Internet Society’s latest Country Report on Lebanon reveals a paradox at the core of the country’s internet ecosystem. Although 90% of the population reports using the internet, a figure well above the 62% average in Asia, the underlying infrastructure is outdated and vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches

Source: ISOC’s Lebanon Country Report 

Nota técnica alerta para riscos do PLP 234/2023 e propõe debate público sobre monetização de dados no Brasil

Por Macarena Mairata

Prof. Dr. Laura Drechsler and Dr. Elora Fernandes interviewed by De Volkskrant on age assurance mechanisms and the EU regulatory landscape