Knowledge Media Design Institute
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KMDI is a multidisciplinary research institute based out of @UofTInfoFaculty at @UofT.
Toronto, Ontario
Joined June 2010
The GLAM Incubator has opened its 2025 Call for Projects, inviting creative and innovative proposals for small-scale, short-term projects in the GLAM sector. The deadline for submission is August 1, 2025. For more details, visit their website: ( https://t.co/aMJVXrSwh6)
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Join the STREET lab on March 21 (11 AM – 1 PM) for an EDI Student Initiative Talk with Prof. Gautam on participatory design, stigma, and tech’s role in impact! 🌍✨ Register: https://t.co/jwIPuMPeuV
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The rise of large-scale generative AI has led to a push for narrative closure and technical stabilization. In this talk, artist-researchers Beth Coleman, Romi Morrison, and Maurice Jones explore the ideas behind the Wilding AI Lab. Check it out:
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Last month, KMDI Director Beth Coleman led a roundtable hosted by the Schwartz Reisman Institute. Experts from academia, policy, and governance gathered together and discussed the role of institutions in fostering AI trust. More insights:
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The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI) hosted a roundtable discussion on February 11, 2025, as part of the official side events at the AI Action Summit in Paris centered on...
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The event is tomorrow!
Join us for a special lecture "Feeding the Machine: the hidden human labour powering AI" with James Muldoon and Mark Graham on Nov 19! 🔗 RSVP here: https://t.co/O3v4h0etti
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The Faculty of Information @UofT offers fully funded PhD student positions to study w. Prof. Sherry S. Yu in ethnic/diasporic media, critical journalism, representation of diversity in media, and diasporic youth & digital storytelling. Deadline Dec. 1: https://t.co/wLMn4IFozq
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Join us for a special lecture "Feeding the Machine: the hidden human labour powering AI" with James Muldoon and Mark Graham on Nov 19! 🔗 RSVP here: https://t.co/O3v4h0etti
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Platforms & Labour Speaker Series presents a research talk on a global technology through the eyes of the people who produce it
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Mark your calendars for Nov 19 when @KMDIUofT launches its public lecture series with a talk by Feeding the Machine authors Mark Graham (University of Oxford) and James Muldoon (University of Essex). Topic is the hidden human labour powering AI
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KMDI is launching its public lecture series with a talk by Feeding the Machine authors Mark Graham (University of Oxford) and James Muldoon (University of Essex) Silicon Valley has sold us the...
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🧑🎨 The Digital Knowledge Mobilization Essentials is a three-part workshop series designed to help you build or enhance your digital project. Participants are welcome to register for individual workshops. More info: https://t.co/uVqfYmTUR3
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📹 The Digital Research Storytelling Workshop is a six-week program where participants will learn to create 2 to 5-minute creative microdocumentaries about their research. Applications due 04, October 2024. More info: https://t.co/zWHDVyuJN2
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.@UofTCompSci & @TorontoSRI present a book talk, ‘Digital Dreams Have Become Nightmares: What We Must Do’ — A Call To Action’ with Professor Emeritus Ronald Baecker. https://t.co/QslKO7SNlV 🗓️Tuesday, September 10, 2024 🕒3:10 p.m. ℹ️Open to the public. Register to attend.
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We are looking for a work study student to help with our communications and outreach. Come work with us! Submit your application: https://t.co/6g5LK5KLK4
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Prof MaryElizabeth (ME) Luka was recently featured on the Amplify Podcast Network, discussing her journey from media production to academia and their role as host of the Critical Technology Podcast. Tune in:
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We are excited to announce that Associate Professor Beth Coleman has taken over as KMDI Director for a two-year term as of July 1! More about Prof Coleman’s appointment and her vision for KMDI:
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Come to Makerspace to make a keychain just like this! Find us on Bissell 4th floor during these times: 👉 Tuesday, 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM 👉 Wednesday, 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM
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In May, Prof. Matt Ratto led a groundbreaking project with crucial support from U of T research assistants Harley Cai, Noga Shachak, Rona Mohsini, Izabelle Marianne, and Lex Veldhuizen-Martul. Learn more about the program here: https://t.co/NyZQbtacyt
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We value your experience and input at Makerspace and want to make it an even better one! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and thank you for your support!
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Hi there! KMDI is trying to improve Makerspace's information accessibility, and would love to know how people learn about Makerspace. Please take a minute to fill out this survey and help us make...
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“Thank you so very much. What a gratifying year, to get to serve as the Interim Director for KMDI for the 12 months following my three years as KMD CS Director,” writes MaryElizabeth Luka in her farewell to KMDI. Read the full letter:
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The GLAM Incubator is looking for projects for 2024-25. Submit your idea for a small-scale experimental project in galleries, libraries, archives and museums. Deadline to apply is August 1. More info:
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The Faculty of Information’s GLAM Incubator has put out a call for projects for 2024-2025. The GLAM Incubator is a research and support hub that connects galleries, libraries, archives and museums...
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