Academic Impact
To mark World Human Rights Day on Friday 10 December 2021, De Montfort University, a UNAI member institution in the United Kingdom that also serves as the SDG Hub for Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions, organized an event in which scholars from across the university will discuss their research into equality and social justice in 15-minute presentations, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.
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Since 2020, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Energy Policy and Development Centre (KEPA) has led a tree planting initiative to celebrate the anniversary of the United Nations. In its first phase includes the planting of 4,984 trees that correspond to more than 105 tons of sequestrated CO2 per year, showcasing that trees are the silent allies for facing climate change. KEPA continues to serve as UNAI SDG Hub 7, to participate in the efforts to ensure access to clean and affordable energy for all.
This event aimed to facilitate a discourse on academic research related to generative AI with a specific focus on advancing, promoting, and safeguarding gender equality. It will delve into the incorporation of human flaws, such as gender bias, into generative AI systems and emphasize the responsibility of academia and users in ensuring gender equality within these applications.
