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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · 2h

Join us this Thursday at 11:30am BST (12:30pm SAST) to find out more about the Spaces for Change Social Justice Jam which Vasiliki Kioupi and Tafadzwa Mushonga collaborated on in 2024.

We'll be covering co-designing inclusive spaces, bridging disciplines and more.
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Time & Date: Thu 16 Oct, 11:30 - 12:30 BST / 12:30 - 13:30 SAST

Title: Community, Equity and Resilience: Insights into the Social Justice Jam

Photos of the speakers appear under the tile. The speakers include Vasiliki Kioupi (University of Leeds), Tafadzwa Mushonga (University of Pretoria) and Chrissi Nerantzi (Chair) (Knowledge Equity Network & University of Leeds).

A QR Code link to register for the event appears in the bottom right hand corner and the GO-GN and KEN logos appear in the top right.

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GO-GN @go-gn.bsky.social · 1d

Don't forget to join us this Thursday (16 Oct 2025) at 11.30-12.30BST for #GO_GN X @knowledgeen.bsky.social's Community, Equity and Resilience with Chrissi Nerantzi, Vasiliki Kioupi & Tafadzwa Mushonga.
Find out more and register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#OER #OEP #openeducation #equity

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Community, Equity and Resilience. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join us for a session co-hosted by the Knowledge Equity Network and GO-GN, spotlighting the inspiring work of Vasiliki Kioupi (School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds) and Tafadzwa Mushon...

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · 14d

Presented as part of a collaborative series of events from @go-gn.bsky.social and @knowledgeen.bsky.social

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · 14d

🌍✨ Equity in the Age of AI: Lessons from Open Education

🗓️ Thu 2 Oct | 17h-18h BST (online)

Join Prof. Shironica Karunanayaka & Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani in conversation around the potential for AI to both perpetuate and dismantle structural inequities in education.

🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

'Equity in the Age of AI: Lessons from Open Education' on Thu 2 Oct, 17:00-18:00 BST. Includes Knowledge Equity Network and GO-GN logos, and an illustration of polar birds standing in a circle on a snow covered glacier.

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GO-GN @go-gn.bsky.social · 19d

Don't miss it! Join us today (25 Sept at 16.00BST) for the first in our fantastic series on #equity with @knowledgeen.bsky.social!
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#OER #OEP #openeducation #GO_GN

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · 21d

We're excited to be launching this new series with our friends @go-gn.bsky.social in just a couple of days. Join us online for the first session:

📢 Perspectives on Educational Equity
🗓️ Thu 25 Sept ⏰ 16h - 17h

🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Aug 21

We’re excited that @masudk.com will represent #KEN at the inaugural Global Innovation Circle on Higher Education (GICHE) this October in Hannover - shaping conversations on inclusive, resilient, and innovative futures for higher Education. #GICHE #CollaborativeLeadership #FutureGenerations

A professional portrait of Masud Khokhar, wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and teal tie, smiling at the camera. To the left is a block of text where he expresses his honour in joining the inaugural Global Innovation Circle on Higher Education 2025 in Hannover this October. He highlights the importance of trusted, inclusive partnerships for a fairer knowledge future and the role of shared values, collaborative leadership, and innovation. Logos for GICHE and the Knowledge Equity Network appear at the bottom.

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Open Research Funders Group @orfg.bsky.social · Aug 12

@creativecommons.bsky.social has released this new video on open licenses. 🎥 Take a peek and share with others who want/need to understand how CC licenses work. 🔁 #OpenAccess #copyright #OpenLicense #OpenScience #OpenResearch

Open Licensing for Research with Creative Commons

YouTube video by Creative Commons

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Aug 13

As GenAI reshapes education, we must ensure it serves all communities.
#NetworkOfOpenOrgs

Passing the baton to @creativecommons.bsky.social

Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Aug 13

#OECafé No.9 brings together open orgs to discuss ethics, licensing & fairness in AI-generated OER. #NetworkOfOpenOrgs
tinyurl.com/OECafe9

@sparc-eu.bsky.social @oeglobal.bsky.social @creativecommons.bsky.social @icde-org.bsky.social @iskme.org @oerafrica.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social

OE Café #9 "Navigating GenAI, open licensing, and community trust", 17 September 2025, 5-6 pm CEST / 4-5pm BST

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Jul 25

Join us next week to translate Wikipedia & support global knowledge equity. No experience needed - just your language skills!

World in Translation: Beyond English Wikipedia
Wed 30 July, 14h - 17h (BST)
📅 Online | Hosted by @UniLeeds & @knowledgeequity
🔗 leeds.libcal.com/calendar/ope...

#OpenAccess

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Jul 4

🎉 Join us on Mon 14 July for a hybrid event focusing on Open Education: Practice and Policy.

📍 Hybrid: Online & Leeds
🕰️ 13:30–17:00 (online timings)

🎟️ Register: leeds.libcal.com/calendar/ope...

Explore how openness, tech & policy are shaping inclusive, student-led learning.

#OpenEducation #OER

Open Education: Practice & Policy

Location: Helix Digital Classroom & online Date: Monday 14 July In person timings: 12:45 - 17:30 (BST) Online timings: 13:30 - 17:00 (BST) This hybrid event marks the...

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Apr 22

Join us tomorrow for our latest collaborative event with ICDE.

We'll be discussing some of the key challenges facing inclusive education and the way in which global collaborations can enable us to devise and deliver solutions to these issues.

🔗Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Apr 17

Join us next week as we bring together global education leaders to share insights, strategies, and lived experiences on building impactful cross-border partnerships.

Beyond Borders: Uniting Global Voices for International Collaboration
Wed 23 Apr
1–2pm BST / 2–3pm CEST

🔗Register: lnkd.in/eVT9V7yv

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Kevin Sanders @kjsanders.bsky.social · Apr 7

Picking up on various strands across recent events, such as the @knowledgeen.bsky.social, @rluk.bsky.social, and @uksg.bsky.social, it is vital that the broad community recognises that we use our agency wisely; the choices we make & the support we lend during a crisis will extend beyond said crisis.

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Mar 26

On Tuesday evening (BST), join us for a discussion on how Ubuntu and Aboriginal Dreaming philosophies can reshape Higher Education - making it more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable.

📅 Date: Tue 1 Apr 19:30 - 20:30 BST
📍 Register: shorturl.at/Zq7Fk

#KnowledgeEquity #HigherEd #Ubuntu #Inclusion

Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Mar 26

🚀 Join us at the Knowledge Equity Symposium on Thu 3 Apr @salforduni.bsky.social!

Colleagues at the University of Salford are bringing together global voices to discuss open access to knowledge, social justice and collaboration.

📅 Thu 3 Apr | ⏰ 09:30 - 12:30 BST
🔗 Register now: shorturl.at/Uzy4e

Alt text: A promotional banner for the University of Salford's upcoming Knowledge Equity Symposium, scheduled for Thursday 3rd April from 09:30 to 12:30 BST. The design features a white background with black text and graphic elements. Logos for the Knowledge Equity Network and the University of Salford, Manchester, are displayed on the right side, along with a circular pattern.

Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Mar 24

Fighting climate misinformation needs open knowledge. 🌍

Join us TOMORROW!

Open Science: Climate Change & the Global Commons.
Tue 25 Mar, 1.30pm - 2.30pm (GMT)

Featuring guest speakers @monsauce.bsky.social and @tatjana-baleta.bsky.social

Register & more info: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Mar 20

We’re excited to bring together Al Fricker, David Robinson-Morris and our chair, Kendi Guantai, to explore new perspectives on equity, leadership, and the future of HE through the lens of Ubuntu and Dreaming philosophies.

Tue 1 Apr, 7.30pm - 8.30pm BST

Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Rupert Gatti @rupertgatti.bsky.social · Mar 18

Happy that "BEYOND ‘NO FEE’: WHY DIAMOND OPEN ACCESS IS MUCH MORE THAN A BUSINESS MODEL" - the chapter I co-authored with Pierre Mounier and @johanrooryck.bsky.social - has now been published 😀 #OABooks library.oapen.org/handle/20.50...

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Mar 19

Join us for our upcoming webinar focusing on the positive role of #OpenScience in tackling climate change misinformation feat. @monsauce.bsky.social and @tatjana-baleta.bsky.social.

Open Science: Climate Change & the Global Commons
Tue 25 Mar, 1.30pm - 2.30pm (GMT)
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Copim @copim.bsky.social · Mar 12

Exploring sustainable funding for #OA monographs 📚

Dr Frances Pinter gives the view from CEU Press @openingthefuture.bsky.social

OASPA - The Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association @oaspa.bsky.social · Mar 6

Webinar announcement: Wayfinders 5: "Working collectively to open up access to books" on 25 March 2025, 4pm GMT with @alittleroad.bsky.social @emilyjfarrell.bsky.social @charleswatkinson.bsky.social, Dr Frances Pinter and Malavika Legge.
Full details here: bit.ly/43qF7Fr
#OA #openaccess #oabooks

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Mar 6

@universityofleeds.bsky.social is proud to announce its first-ever student-led open book, “Learning with AI.”

Students and colleagues working on this book will be talking about the process as part of an #OEWeek2025 event taking place tomorrow from 3pm-4pm GMT.

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OEWeek Live! Panel on Learning with AI, an open student led project

The University of Leeds is proud to announce its first-ever student-led open book, “Learning with AI.” As AI becomes a dominant topic in higher education, this book features contributions from…

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Knowledge Equity Network @knowledgeen.bsky.social · Mar 6

Looking forward to exploring how we can foster positive cultures around Open Access book publishing at 12:30pm (GMT) today with @copim.bsky.social, Jill Claassen, Gavin Beattie, @alittleroad.bsky.social, @kjsanders.bsky.social and @sallydalton.bsky.social.

Join us: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Copim @copim.bsky.social · Mar 4

EVENT: 'Beyond Mandates: Fostering a Culture of Open Access Book Publishing'

Co-hosted by @knowledgeen.bsky.social & Copim

Thurs 6 March @ 12:30 GMT

"A more effective and lasting avenue to OA for books might be to embed open research & publishing within universities"

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Beyond Mandates: Fostering a Culture of Open Access Book Publishing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Attempts to incentivise open access for books have, to date, largely centred around policy interventions that mandate publication in open formats and venues. Today we have OA book policies from…

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