Past events
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Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series: Prof Cristian Vaccari
14:00 - 16:00 6 March 2025
Join us for an eye-opening seminar exploring how trusted sources like BBC News can influence the spread of both truth and disinformation on personal messaging platforms like WhatsApp. Discover with Prof Cristian Vaccari, Chair of Future Governance, Public Policy, and Technology at the University of Edinburgh,...
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Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series: Dr Gunes Acar
14:00 - 16:00 5 March 2025
Register to explore a groundbreaking study on web tracking and advertising on child-directed websites. The research, which analyzes 2,000 sites, finds that nearly 90% embed trackers and 27% feature targeted ads, often without parental consent, violating privacy regulations. The study also reveals inappropriate...
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Digital Trust and Security Seminar Series: David Kennedy
14:00 - 16:00 20 February 2025
The next generation of the internet is on its way, set to transform how we connect and interact online. Join David Kennedy, Director of Arkenox Ltd., to explore the benefits of IPv6 and learn how to safeguard its growth while fostering its scalability. This event invites participants from all disciplines...
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AI-Fun with ELLIS Seminar | Masha Vladimirova: Fairness in online systems
11:00 - 12:00 19 February 2025
The Manchester Centre for AI Fundamentals and Manchester's ELLIS Unit are co-hosting a series of seminars featuring expert researchers working in the fundamentals of AI. Title: Fairness in online systems Abstract: As online systems increasingly shape our digital experiences, from job recommendations...
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Teamwork and Collaboration Principles for Successful Research training workshop
13 February - 17 May 2025
Register now for the Team Research ‘Teamwork and Collaboration Principles for Successful Research‘ training workshop. What is it about? Collaborative, interdisciplinary team-based ways of working and skills are becoming increasingly important in the fundability and impact assessment of research...
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