CSSP Lecture on 26th September titled "Universities in Regional Futures: A Comparative Study of Oil Specialised Regions"

Centre for Studies in Science Policy

School of Social Sciences, JNU

 Cordially invites you to

 CSSP Lecture Series Talk 

on

Universities in Regional Futures: A Comparative Study of Oil Specialised Regions

by 

Muzamil Farooq

(Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD Research Fellow, Innovation and Regional Studies, Centre for Innovation Research, UiS School of Business and Law, University of Stavanger, Norway)

Venue:  Room No. 227, 2^nd Floor, SSS-1, JNU

Time:   2:30 pm

Date:    Friday, 26^th September 2025

Mode: Physical

Abstract: Universities are increasingly expected to move beyond knowledge production to act as institutional agents in regional sustainability transitions. This study examines how universities in oil-specialised regions Rogaland, Norway (University of Stavanger) and Aberdeenshire, Scotland (University of Aberdeen) adapt their organizational structures and collaborations as their host regions transition from oil dependency to low-carbon futures. Using a comparative case study approach, the project highlights how different governance traditions, industrial legacies, and institutional contexts shape universities' capacity to drive change.  The study also addresses directionality and the politics of transition, showing how universities navigate contested imaginaries of regional futures persistence, adaptation, or transformation. By integrating perspectives from economic geography and sustainability transitions, the research contributes to debates on the transformative university and provides lessons for other carbon-intensive regions confronting just and sustainable transition.

About the Speaker: Muzamil Farooq is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) PhD Research Fellow in Innovation and Regional Studies at the Centre for Innovation Research, UiS School of Business and Law, University of Stavanger, Norway. As part of the European SUNSET Doctoral Network, situated within the scholarship of the geography of sustainability transitions, Muzamil's research investigates the role of universities in regional sustainability transitions with a focus on specialized industrial regions. His past research including his master's dissertation at the SPRU-Science Policy Research Unit explored the critical synergies between transition studies and mission-oriented innovation policy. Muzamil holds an MSc in Science and Technology Policy from the Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex, funded by the Commonwealth Masters Scholarship from FCDO, Govt of United Kingdom. He also earned an MSc in Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Dynamics from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, and completed his undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Punjab.

All are welcome to attend the lecture.

 Coordinators, CSSP Lecture Series

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A Study on Research Performance Evaluation: A Systematic Literature Review | Shihan Zhang, Aida Hanim A. Hamid and Bity Salwana Alias
Entrepreneurial Landscape of Farmers: A Comprehensive Review using Bibliometric and Systematic Analysis | Atsu Frank Yayra Ihou and Mansingh J. Paul
High Costs, Long Waits, and Ethical Dilemmas: A Review of Challenges in Academic Publishing | J. Madegowda
The Frontier of Solar Energy: Quantum Dots and Density Functional Theory Insights | Iván Darío Arellano-Ramírez, Leonardo Bohorquez Santiago, Arles Gil Rebaza, Sebastián Amaya-Roncancio and Elisabeth Restrepo-Parra
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Evolutionary Analysis of the Application of SAO in Patent Analysis: A Bibliometric Study | Yuepeng Li
Leadership Perspectives on the Transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: A Broad Systematic Literature Review | Carina Faustina Santos, Jorge Laureano Moya Rodriguez, Cristiano Hora De Oliveira Fontes and Sandro Breval Santiago
Explaining Disparities in Paper Impact across Similar-Level Journals: An Analysis of Sociology Publications | Nannan Zhao and Linzhuo Li
Bibliometric Mapping of Social Media Banking: Analyzing Research Trends and Developments | J Aravind, Alan Lukose, Jeena Joseph, M.S Bindhya and Bobby Simon
Impact of Social Media User Anxieties, Privacy and Security Issues, and Self-Regulation on User Behavior | Sandeep Prabhu and Pankaj Pathak
Mapping the Evolution of Accounting Conservatism Research: A Bibliometric Review | Anas Ghazalat
Mapping Anthropomorphism through Bibliometrics and TCCM Approach | Avanti Chinmulgund, Sanjeev Kadam and Poornima Tapas
Bibliometric Insights into Public Administration in Indonesia: A Study of 50 Leading Journals | Anang Dwi Santoso and Sajida
The Evolution and Hotspots of Expectancy-Value Theory Research | Chuhui Hu, Zihui Zhang, Yufeng Cai, Peixuan Chen, Xiaofeng He, Yongheng Duan, Xusheng Wu and Dehua Hu
Evolution of Computer Science Research in Middle East and Africa Countries: A Two Decade Overview of Research Development and Trends | Jia Hou Chin, Ghassan Saleh Al-Dharhani and Kuru Ratnavelu
The Pontifical Bolivarian University and 2030 Agenda: Scientific Production, Access Modalities, and Social Media Impact | Roelvis Ortiz Núñez, Érika Jaillier-Castrillón and Jazmin Sugey Santa-Alvarez
A Comparative Study of Research Evaluation Systems in the United Kingdom and Australia | Mitra Baghjanati, Mehrdad CheshmehSohrabi and Hamid R. Jamali
Relationship between Performance Measures and Social Network Analysis Measures in Academic Co-Authorship Networks: Insights Occupational Positive Mental Health and Flourishing | Carlos Andrés Trejos-Gil, Carlos Andrés Toro and María Victoria Restrepo-Tobón
Portraying Gaps and Trends in Critical Thinking Tendencies in Academic Writings for Future Research Directions: A Bibliometric Study from 1989 to 2021 | Eko Suhartoyo, Rida Afrilyasanti, Abdul Syahid, Yazid Basthomi and Nur Mukminatien
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Perceived Uncertainty and its Connection to Purchase Intention: Mapping Research | Rizka Zulfikar, Ananda Sabil Hussein, Nanang Suryadi and Margono Setiawan
Review and Analysis of Latour's Scholarship | Anwesha Sarkar and Aditya Raj
Bibliometric Analysis to Explore Trends of the 100 Most Cited Articles in Population Pharmacokinetic and/or Pharmacodynamic Modelling | Nur Mardhiya Darnalis, Hadzliana Zainal and Eva Germovsek

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Table of Contents

Research Articles

Global Academic Libraries Research: A Scientometric Analysis of 100 Most Cited Papers | Mallikarjun Kappi, Brij Mohan Gupta, Manoj Kumar Joshi, Dinesh Pal
Impact of Artificial Intelligence Interventions on Learning Outcomes in Distance Education: A Bibliometric Analysis of Highly Cited Research (2003-2023) | Raju Vaishya, Brij Mohan Gupta, Ghouse Modin Nabeesab Mamdapur, Madhu Basal, Abhishek Vaish
Role of University Knowledge Resource Centres in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Case of India | Shipra Awasthi, AK Das, Manorama Tripathi
Scientific Mapping of Research Evolution on Innovative Pedagogy: A Bibliometric Analysis | Suman Pal, Vinod Kumar, Sumit Gangwar
Open Access and Article Processing Charges with Special Reference to Indian Institutions: Analyzing Fee Waivers, Discounts, and Transformative Agreements | Md Nurul Alam, AK Das
South Africa's Highly Cited Research on Medicinal Plants: A Scientometric Exploration of Impact and Innovation | Mueen Ahamed KK, Chaman Sab M
An Evaluation of Global Publications of Geothermal Energy Research: A Bibliometric Review | A Poornima, R Deepika, S Ravi
Use of Reference Management Software by Faculty and Research Scholars at IIT Gandhinagar: An Exploratory Study | Panna Chaudhari, T. S. Kumbar, Geeta Gadhavi
Book Dedication Pattern in Nursing and Allied Health Care Sciences: A Bibliometric Study | Susanta Koley, Papan Ghosh
#Metoo Movement Trending in Research Work: A Scientometric Analysis, 2018-2023 | Pradip Roy, Bapan Kumar Maity
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Distance Education: A Bibliometric Analysis of Highly Cited Research Papers (2003-2023) | Raju Vaishya, BM Gupta, GMN Mamdapur, M Bansal, Abhishek Vaish
Lured by Likes: Evaluating the Online Visibility of Predatory Journals through Altmetric Indicators | Vysakh C, Muneesa K P
Trajectory of Research Retractions by Indian Scholars: Trends, Causes and Ethical Imperatives | Beeresh N Gundur, Sampath Kumar B T
Gender Inequality in Scientometric Research: A Case Study of Scientometrics Journal | Beeresh N Gundur, Sampath Kumar B T

Research-in-Progress

Bibliometric Analysis on Defence Forces Management Research using Scopus for the period of 2010-2024 | Anand Gupta, Sudhanshu Bajpai
Emerging Patterns in Open Access Publishing: A Scopus-Based Analysis of Publishers, Countries, and Costs | Prasanna Kumara B.M., Sachin Y.

Collaborative Research Pattern of Physics Nobel Laureate Adam Guy Riess: A Scientometric Study | Mariraj Vasudev Sedam, Keshava

Book Review

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IIC Conference & Exhibition on South Asia’s Manuscript Traditions and Mathematical Contributions | 04 September, New Delhi

IIC Conference & Exhibition on South Asia's Manuscript Traditions and Mathematical Contributions

04 September 2025, 10:00 am

Venue: Seminar Rooms 1,2,3, IIC, New Delhi

The conference examines South Asia's manuscript traditions, focusing on mathematical thought and the challenges of deciphering diverse texts. It highlights their pedagogical, computational, and global contributions, underscoring the continuing relevance of this heritage.

• At  10:00 am  Inauguration by Shri Shyam Saran, President, IIC
• At  10:00 am Keynote Address by Prof. Manjul Bhargava, awarded Fields Medal (2014)
• At 16:00 Lecture - demonstration: Sarangi and Vocal by Dr Deepak Paramshivan, IIT Madras
• At 18:30 Exhibition Inauguration at Main Art Gallery, Kamaladevi Complex

Chief Guest: Dr S. Jaishankar, Hon. Minister of External Affairs, Govt. of India
Welcome Remarks: Shri Shyam Saran, President, IIC
Exhibition Walkthrough: Dr Sudha Gopalakrishnan, Project Director, SAMHiTA and Prof. K. Ramasubramanian, Conference Convenor
Vote of Thanks: Shri K.N. Shrivastava, Director, IIC
The exhibition will be on view till Sunday, 14th September from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs
The Mathematical Sciences: South Asia's Contributions
This exhibition traces India's (and broadly South Asia's) contribution to global mathematics through its historical development, theories and practices, contextualization through lineages, and exchanges and recontextualization through time and space. To understand this multi-layered discipline, the exhibition displays reproductions of manuscripts of works from the Vedic period to the early modern era, including treatises, explanatory commentaries and manuals

(Collaboration: IIC-International Research Division and Centre for Traditional Indian Knowledge Systems and Skills, IIT Bombay)

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Dr. Anup Kumar Das
Centre for Studies in Science Policy
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi - 110067, India

डॉ. अनुप कुमार दास 

विज्ञान नीति अध्ययन केंद्र, सामाजिक विज्ञान विद्यालय,

जवाहरलाल नेहरू विश्वविद्यालय, नई दिल्ली - 110067, भारत

Web: www.anupkumardas.blogspot.com

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Call for Participation in the National Survey on Resources Devoted to Scientific and Technological (S&T) Activities 2024-25: Questionnaire-III (For Higher Education Institutions)

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Webinar Series on AI for Research: Trends, Tools, and Transformations

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Eight resource persons have been invited to deliver special lectures on various topics from 16.08.2025 to 20.09.2025 (every Saturday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM).

JNU Seminar on Data "silos" in Evidence-Based Health Policymaking: Can Knowledge Graphs offer a way forward| 22 August, 9:30am

School of Computer & Systems Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University

In Collaboration with

Trans-disciplinary Research Cluster on Pluralist Health Care (TRC-PHC), JNU

 

is organising a SEMINAR on

 

'Data "Silos" in Evidence-Based Health Policymaking: Can Knowledge Graphs offer a way forward?'  

on 22 August 2025, Friday

at 09:30am

SCSS, Seminar Hall, JNU

Scientific Writing Workshop organized by ACS Publications | 26 August, 3:00 PM IST

Scientific Writing Workshop organized by ACS Publications
Date & Time: August 26, 2025 03:00 PM IST

Description: Exclusive session for institutions participating in One Nation One Subscription (ONOS). Session will cover the following topics:

• Attributes of a High-Quality Research Paper

• Anatomy of a Manuscript

• Use of Graphics and figures

• A well-written Cover Letter

• Ethics & Plagiarism

• AI in Publishing

Why Attend: Refine your writing skills, improve your chances of publication, and elevate the impact of your research by learning from the experts at ACS Publications. The session is only limited to 500 participants.  

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CSSP Lecture on "Transforming Within, Transforming Together: Sustainable Community-led Change in Rural Uttarakhand" by Vandana Asha | 21st August at 11:30 am

Centre for Studies in Science Policy

School of Social Sciences, JNU

 

Cordially invites you to

 

CSSP Lecture Series Talk on

Transforming Within, Transforming Together: Sustainable Community-led Change in Rural Uttarakhand

by

 Vandana Asha

(Founder and Executive Officer, Rang Kaarwaan, Champawat, Uttarakhand)

 

Venue:  Room No. 227, 2^nd Floor, SSS-1, JNU

Time:   11:30 am

Date:    Thursday, 21^st August 2025

Mode:  Physical

 

Abstract: True transformation in rural development does not begin with infrastructure or policy—it begins with people. When individuals engage in deep inner work, developing self-awareness, confidence, and critical thinking, they unlock the capacity to lead change in their own communities. This talk shares the experience of Champawat, Uttarakhand, where Rang Kaarwaan, a women- and youth-led movement, has redefined development through arts-based facilitation, life skills education, and gender equity initiatives. By centering inner transformation—shifting mindsets, fostering empathy, and nurturing agency—local youth and women have emerged as catalysts for collective action. The ripple effect moves outward: from personal growth to household decision-making, from collaborative problem-solving to systemic advocacy. This approach demonstrates that sustainable rural development is not a top-down process, but a co-created journey in which empowered individuals shape resilient, self-reliant communities.

About the Speaker: Vandana Asha is the Founder and Executive Officer of Rang Kaarwaan, a grassroots movement rooted in Champawat, Uttarakhand. Over the past eight years, she has trained and mentored more than 55 local youth—primarily women—as facilitators and leaders, impacting over 9,000 individuals through arts-based education, gender equity programs, and community empowerment initiatives. Vandana's work integrates Theatre of the Oppressed, experiential learning, and creative facilitation to address systemic challenges such as gender discrimination, lack of quality education, and rural youth unemployment. She has designed over 100 curricula, collaborated with nearly 20 organizations, and continues to advocate for community-driven development as a pathway to sustainable change.

About Rang Kaarwaan: Rang Kaarwaan is a women-led grassroots movement in Champawat, Uttarakhand, dedicated to building inclusive, participatory, and creative learning environments. Its initiatives—Rang Shaalaa, Prangan Library & Learning Centre, and Art-vocacy—use arts, theatre, and experiential pedagogy to foster leadership, gender equity, and community resilience. With 5,000+ adolescents, 1,800+ children, and 500+ women directly engaged, and a network of trained local youth facilitators, Rang Kaarwaan is reshaping the way rural communities envision and create sustainable futures.

 

All are welcome to attend the lecture.

 

Coordinators, CSSP Lecture Series

 

Global Data Ethics & Governance Symposium | 18-19 September [Hybrid] CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS  

GLOBAL DATA ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE SYMPOSIUM

Hybrid (In-person & Virtual)

 

18-19 SEPTEMBER 2025

 

THE RIVERSIDE HOTEL, Duban, SOUTH AFRICA

 

THEME:

BUILDING TRUST, PROTECTION, AND ETHICS IN GLOBAL DATA: TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CAPE TOWN GLOBAL ACTION PLAN FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

 

Trust in the integrity of science is dependent on ethical creation, use, and sharing of data. In response to this critical reality, the Committee on Data (CODATA) of the International Science Council (ISC) established a Working Group in 2021, now the Data Ethics Task Group (DETG) committed to steering technology toward benevolence and ensuring its enduring benefits to humanity. The DETG  is a global multi-disciplinary data ethics stakeholder with the aim of raising awareness about contemporary data ethics issues. The DETG works towards promoting the UNESCO recommendations on open science sets out the foundations for an international standard for open science, by defining shared values and guiding principles. It also seeks to identify "a set of actions conducive to a fair and equitable operationalization of open science for all at the individual, institutional, national, regional and international levels".  The DETG promotes the notion that Individual, family and community data rights such as for privacy and rights of representation must be respected throughout the research process; and that data distribution must ensure equal access for researchers in every context, including low resourced contexts and recognizing the importance of fostering equitable partnerships, diversity and inclusion among researchers for achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); in particular SDG 16 and SDG 17.  The increasing use of computational techniques including Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, by academic researchers demand consideration of data ethics issues that this raises, especially around bias and privacy. 

 

The  Global Data Ethics and Governance Symposium will convene a diverse, international group of scholars from across disciplines with interest in data ethics to sensitize and raise awareness about ethical issues among early career and emerging researchers from low and middle-income countries related to building trust, protection and ethics in global data.  The symposium will also introduce and launch final versions of policy briefs developed by the DETG in response to the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science and invite wider contributions and engagement around the importance of safeguarding data ethics at the global level. Details at  https://codata.org/codata-data-ethics-working-group-policy-briefs-available-for-comment-and-feedback/

Sub-themes:

We invite individual paper abstracts and panel proposals under following sub-themes: 

1. Data Ethics and Scientific Integrity
2. Data Privacy
3. Data Ethics and Structural Inequities in Science
4. Ethics of Indigenous Data Governance 
5. Ethical Data Stewardship and Data Colonialism

6. Data Ethics and Artificial Intelligence
7. Data Sovereignty and Intellectual Property Protection.

 

 

REGISTRATION

Click the following link  https://forms.office.com/r/feuvsKNZF3  to register to participate in-person or virtually.  

 

See attached call for abstracts for more details

 

Deadline to register: Monday 15 September 2025.

 

Participation is FREE: In-person participation spaces are however limited.

 

ABSTRACT AND PANEL PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

We invite  abstracts and panel proposals for the following submission types:

• Abstracts of not more than 300 words and a bio-sketch of the authors (50 word limit).
• Fully constituted panel proposals ( of not more than 5 panellists) should describe the topic and relationship between papers in no more than 500 words. Additionally, include 300-word abstracts for each paper on the panel. 

 

We particularly welcome contributions from Junior/Emerging Researchers and Practitioners  from Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) including data regulators, policy institutions, and civil society organizations. 

 

Click the following link  https://forms.office.com/r/j3Quk24unc  to submit abstracts and/or panel proposals.

 

Deadline to submit abstracts: 1 September 2025.

 

Further Details

 

Vol. 5, No. 8: Uniting knowledge, building the future

Get ready for WLIC 2025 in Astana, KZ

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August 2025 —  Vol. 5, No. 8 View in your browser → UNITING KNOWLEDGE, BUILDING THE FUTURE The IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2025 in Astana opens a window of opportunity for Kazakhstani librarians and the country as a whole. We see the event as a catalyst for developing a national strategy for the sustainable advancement of library and information services, for creating conditions that support professional development, and for integrating Kazakhstani libraries into the global professional network. The people of Kazakhstan have always been known for their hospitality, and we are confident that every guest will leave the country after the WLIC not only with new knowledge and professional connections but also with warm memories. Happy reading! 🦅 Explore the full editorial IFLA Highlights In the weeks since our last newsletter, our main focus has been on preparing for the World Library and Information Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan - we're looking forward to joining colleagues from the country, region and around the world again! In addition to these preparations, IFLA President Vicki McDonald spoke at the 2025 University of the Philippines Librarians Conference: Advancing Transformative Education Through Smart and Innovative Libraries, as well as providing a contribution for the 80th anniversary of the National Library of Korea. Look out also for our news story about the Governing Board meeting. Starting Point: Establishing a baseline for evaluating progress against the strategic outcomes of IFLA's 2024-2029 Strategy The 2025 IFLA Membership Sentiment Survey results are now available, providing a comprehensive snapshot of member perspectives across all regions and membership types. These findings serve as a starting point for evaluating progress against the strategic outcomes of IFLA's 2024-2029 Strategy. See the results 8 tips to get the most out of WLIC 2025 Whether you're new to WLIC or a returning delegate, our quick tips will help you arrive prepared, pack smart, network with peers, and create meaningful connections so you can make the most of every moment in Astana! See the tips Download the IFLA WLIC 2025 App TODAY! Heading to Astana? Then don't forget to download the WLIC 2025 app on your smart device ahead of the Congress next week. You can already start exploring the app's features today, bookmarking your favourite sessions and more! Download for Android Download for iOS More WLIC 2025 Keynote Session speaker announced! Dr. Bertil Emrah Oder is a Professor of Constitutional Law and UNESCO Chairholder at Koç University. Learn more about the keynote speaker and their session below. Learn more Taner Beyoğlu, General Director of Libraries and Publications of Türkiye, is a cultural policy leader with expertise in merging technology and heritage. Learn more about the keynote speaker and their session below. Learn more WLIC restaurant recommendations Between inspiring sessions at the Congress, let Astana inspire your taste buds too!  Check our curated list of restaurant recommendations below and discover the flavours locals live by. 🍽️ To the list Meet our IFLA WLIC 2025 Emerging Leaders Once again, IFLA has been happy to be able to offer support for a range of emerging leaders to participate in our World Library and Information Congress! Meet the leaders Updates from IFLA Library and Research Services for Parliaments Section (PARL) The Knowledge Café in Astana, KZ The Knowledge Café will explore how Professional Division B's libraries strengthen civil society, with discussions on legal and government information, democracy, AI's impact, civic engagement strategies, and inclusive access to knowledge. Bookmark this session IFLA PARL July 2025 Newsletter The July 2025 IFLA PARL Newsletter includes a message from the Chair, highlights from the 39th Satellite Meeting in Kazakhstan, global parliamentary library updates, a feature on librarians' lives, and a tribute to former Chair Steve Wise (1961–2025) Find it here Celebrating the Legacy and Future of WILSIG: A Special Webinar Retrospective The IFLA Women, Information and Libraries Special Interest Group (WILSIG) and partners held a special webinar celebrating its achievements, honoring its founders, and envisioning the future of empowering women and girls through libraries. See how it went Meet with Metadata! Curious about IFLA's technical & metadata standards? Want to learn more about what Review Groups review? Join the WLIC Meet with Metadata Panel in Astana and meet the people behind the IFLA metadata Sections BIB, CATS and SAA, our Advisory Committee on Standards and its Review Groups and Accessibility Metadata Network! Join us! IFLA signs on to the Four Digital Rights for Memory Institutions IFLA has joined with partners from the library, archive, museum and wider cultural community in endorsing the Four Digital Rights for Memory Institutions. These set out something that arguably should be obvious: that libraries need to be able to fulfil their missions in a digital age. To the announcement An interview with African librarian cultural rights defenders IFLA has been working to raise awareness of the vital contribution that libraries and library professionals around the world make to uphold cultural rights. With support from the UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR), we were able to involve library professionals in recent consultations and trainings for cultural rights defenders. Read on to hear their key takeaways and advice on librarians stepping into their role as cultural rights defenders. Explore more Culture in 2025 Voluntary National Reviews of SDG Implementation: Preliminary analysis released Initial results from the analysis of the place of culture in Voluntary National Reviews of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals show that there is a critical mass of countries which are already taking the role of culture as an enabler of progress seriously. Read more 14 - 15 August In-person event Astana, Kazakhstan Artificial Intelligence, Bibliographic Control and Legal Matters: Navigating New Horizons The IFLA Bibliography Section, the IFLA Information Technology (IT) Section and the IFLA Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group 18 - 22 August In-person event Livestream available Astana, Kazakhstan The 89th IFLA World Library and Information Congress and General Assembly The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) 18 August In-person event Livestream available Astana, Kazakhstan The 89th IFLA World Library and Information Congress - Opening Ceremony The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) 20-21 August In-person event Livestream available Astana, Kazakhstan IFLA General Assembly 2025 The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) 21 August In-person event Livestream available Astana, Kazakhstan The 89th IFLA World Library and Information Congress - Closing Ceremony The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) 21 August In-person event Astana, Kazakhstan Reimagining Library Services: Updating the Multicultural Communities Guidelines The IFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations (MCULTP) Section 23 - 24 August In-person event Astana, Kazakhstan IFLA PARL 39th Satellite Meeting The IFLA Library and Research Services for Parliaments (PARL) Section 📢 We'd love to welcome you to IFLA! 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