If you know the answers to these questions, you hold some basic data literacy. During the course, we will talk you through the history and philosophy of data in the context of science and technology, and through forms of data activism and regulation in the context of governance.

Part 1: What is Data?

• What is Data?
• What are algorithms?

Part 2: Use of Data

• Data Governance
• Digital Markets
• Data Activism
• Valorisation of Data
• Data and Healthcare

Coordinator

Dr. Giorgio Sbardolini

Timetable

All lectures will take place on-campus and we assume you can be physically present during the scheduled hours. You can find the timetable on Datanose.

Registration

Registration is possible for students participating in an Honours program. The registration period for the Honours courses will be from Friday, November 28, 10:00 am to Tuesday, December 2, 11:59 pm. You can register through the online registration form that will appear on Honoursmodules IIS. (registration is NOT through SIS)

Please note: Placement is not guaranteed if you register after December 2, so make sure you register on time. You will hear which course(s) you are registered for before December 31. 

For questions about registration, please contact us at: Honours-iis@uva.nl