Join us for a day of insightful discussions and reflections on Open Science and knowledge equity as we celebrate signing the Declaration on Knowledge Equity and joining the Knowledge Equity Network.

The Knowledge Equity Network aims at bringing together a community that brings research, education, and societal impact to the world in an equitable way. The network strives to mainstream openness, accessibility and inclusivity amongst learners, leaders, institutions and individuals that are committed to the fundamental principle of knowledge equity. Open and collaborative practices of knowledge creation and dissemination are considered critical to making knowledge accessible to all.

In line with the university’s dedication to fostering an environment of inclusivity and accessibility in scientific research, the VU Executive Board has taken a significant step by signing the Declaration on Knowledge Equity and joining the Knowledge Equity Network.

Our Symposium on Knowledge Equity, scheduled for June 20th, will serve as a platform to celebrate this important milestone. During the event, speakers from VU and international partner universities will highlight the importance of knowledge equity and the ongoing efforts to promote it on the global scale.

From keynote addresses to panel discussions, the event promises to inspire meaningful discussion and collaborative action towards a more equitable and inclusive scientific landscape.

Ensure you grasp this opportunity to engage in a transformative scholarly dialogue and contribute to the realisation of a future characterised by universal accessibility to scientific knowledge.

When: 20 June 2024

Where: VU, Theaterzaal 1 (NU Building)

Programme:

08:30 - 09.30 Informal welcome by Marjolein Zweekhorst and Sander Bosch

09:30 - 09:50 Welcome. Moderator: Miranda van Holland

09.50 - 10:30 Keynote by Cees Hamelink

11.00 - 11.20 Introducing Triple O.

Marjolein Zweekhorst (VU)

Dr. Jayakumar Singh Bondili (NMIMS University, Mumbai India)

Dr. Nurzatil Sharleeza Mat Jalauddin (University Malaya, Malaysia)

Dr. Abel Mkulama (University of Zambia)

Prof. Dr. Richard Tabulawa (University of Botswana)

Prof. Dr. Valerij Dermol (International School for Social and Business Study, Slovenia)

11.20 - 12:00 Short presentations on Knowledge Equity & Research

Ásthildur Björg Jónsdóttir (University of Iceland)  

Sandra Hasanefendic (VU) 

Natasa Matulayova (Olomouc University)

Dr Clement Dr Niyerenda (University of the Western Cape)

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch

13:00 - 14:00 Short presentations on Knowledge Equity & Education

Victor de Boer (VU) 

Amrita Das (VU) 

Michele Meijer (VU)

Prof Maurice Crul (VU)

14:00 Introduction of the Knowledge Equity network by Masud Khokhar (Leeds)

14.00 - 14:30 Panel on Knowledge Equity Network. The role of libraries in knowledge equity

Hilde van Wijngaarden (VU), Masud Khokhar (Leeds), Shirlene Neerputh (UWC)

14.30 - 15.00 Why did VU sign the KEN declaration?

Panel with Jeroen Geurts, Hilde van Wijngaarden and Sharda Nandram