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Sep 12, 2022

Opportunity: Research Assistants for the Institute for Rebooting Social Media

Join the Rebooting Social Media team! The Institute for Rebooting Social Media is a three-year research initiative at the Berkman Klein Center and is looking for a few research…

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Aug 24, 2022

Recommendations for the U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct in the Technology Sector

Takeaways from a recent Consultation on Ethical and Rights-Respecting Technology for the National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct

Takeaways from a recent Consultation on Ethical and Rights-Respecting Technology for the National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct in collaboration with the Global…

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Aug 18, 2022

Call for Participants: Digital Identity in Times of Crisis — Research Sprint

Applications are due September 5.

Applications are due September 5.

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Aug 17, 2022

Announcing the 2022-23 RSM Assembly Fellows

Thirteen interdisciplinary professionals who will build new interfaces, implement novel protocols, and create additional artifacts that reimagine digital social space in service…

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Aug 8, 2022

BKC Scholars Helped Guide Colombia's AI Policy Implementation as Part of the Country's 'AI Expert Mission'

The AI Expert Mission to the Republic of Colombia, appointed by President Iván Duque, concluded its work in July 2022 after nine months of service and collaboration across…

Aug 2, 2022

Berkman Klein Center Announces Incoming 2022-2023 Fellows

Fellows will cover topics ranging from human rights to pandemic-era knowledge access.

Jul 27, 2022

Hiring: Writer and Digital Content Manager

This role will report to the Director of Communications and support the Communications team’s tasks of translating and amplifying the work of the Center with the overall goal of…

Jul 26, 2022

Hiring: Financial and Operations Administrator

The Administrator’s main responsibilities will include overseeing the Center’s weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payrolls, facilitating appointments for Fellows, interns, and other…

Jul 21, 2022

Toward Best Practices around Online Content Removal Requests

Recap and resources from the Lumen/BKC "Takedowns and Transparency" research sprint...

Jul 5, 2022

Hiring: Project Coordinator

Project Coordinators' primary responsibility will be contributing to the development and execution of a suite of projects on tech policy research and implementation, data…

May 12, 2022

Hiring: Program Coordinator, Rebooting Social Media

The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University seeks a Program Coordinator for educational programs and research within the Institute for Rebooting Social…

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Apr 13, 2022

Apply for the Rebooting Social Media Assembly Fellowship

Applications due May 6, 2022

For professionals who are building projects that help reimagine the digital space to better support democratic governance...

Apr 7, 2022

Announcing the Institute for Rebooting Social Media's 2022-23 Visiting Scholars

Scholars will be in residence developing research into social media and the prospects for interventions to improve it.

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Mar 3, 2022

Lumen Database Leads Research Sprint Exploring Best Practices For Transparency around Online Content Takedowns

Global cohort of scholars, professionals, and civil society representatives consider norms and regulations for removal of online content

BKC's Lumen Database is launching nine-week “Takedowns and Transparency Research Sprint"...

Feb 10, 2022

What We Learned from Our Research Sprint on Cooperative Data Governance

Resources and participant work from the Platform Cooperative Consortium/BKC "Alternative Data Futures" research sprint...

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Jan 19, 2022

Rebooting Social Media Student Discussion Group — Apply Now!

The Institute for Rebooting Social Media is currently recruiting Harvard graduate students for a spring discussion group.

Dec 16, 2021

Apply for Berkman Klein's 2022-2023 Fellowship Program

Applications due January 31, 2022

The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is now accepting fellowship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year through our annual open call.

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Dec 7, 2021

Summer Opportunities for Law Students — Apply Now!

The Cyberlaw Clinic and the Initiative for a Representative First Amendment are now accepting applications for exciting summer opportunities.

Dec 1, 2021

Berkman Klein Center Welcomes Susan Hendrickson as Executive Director

Starting February 2022, Hendrickson will help lead BKC and shape its next generation of education, research & engagement.

Nov 24, 2021

BKC incorporating "#GoodID" into research and programs

#GoodID, an effort to catalyze constructive conversation around digital identity, will be a part of the Center's research and programming in the coming year.