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(Generative) AI and the automated university
by Mark Carrigan 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

Generative AI arrives into a university system that is already to a significant extent automated. Core activities are carried out through digital platforms, key aspects of knowledge work are datafied and algorithmically governed, and university communities are subjected to new digital forms of monitoring and control. Artificial intelligence also has a long history in the academy, both as a subject of research and development, and as a resource for ‘enhancing’ education and scholarship, as well as the administrative functions of the university. In this webinar, three key thinkers on educational automation will address the new challenges, problematics, logics and opportunities presented by generative AI. *Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7HMBdMgqQ6y-wmnVjC4Zkg#/registration <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7HMBdMgqQ6y-wmnVjC4Zkg#/registration>* *Janja Komljenovic (X @J_Kom_) is a Senior Lecturer in Education Futures at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the political economy of higher education and its digital transformation. She is especially interested in EdTech, digital markets, and datafication in higher education. * *Carlo Perotta is Associate Professor of Digital Education at the University of Melbourne. His monograph Plug-And-Play Education: Knowledge and Learning in the Age of Platforms and Artificial Intelligence was recently released by Routledge. Paul Prinsloo (X @14prinsp @14prinsp@mstdn.social) * *Paul Prinsloo is currently a Research Professor in Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) in the Department of Business Management, College of Economic and Management Sciences, University of South Africa (Unisa). He blogs (not as regularly as he wants to).* markcarrigan.net <http://www.markcarrigan.net/> | @theplatformuni <http://www.twitter.com/theplatformuni/> LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-c-516017123/> | Soundcloud <https://soundcloud.com/mark-carrigan> | Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflmX41wlvtXPIhy51Wfonw/videos> | Recent publications <https://manchester.padlet.org/j04936mc/jbob1uin0weo43dh> *I occasionally send e-mail outside of normal hours as my preferred way of balancing multiple commitments. Please don't feel obligated to respond to this e-mail until your own working hours have resumed. *

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post doc position at SciencesPo
by Bárbara Rosa 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

Hi all, Sharing this postdoc--see position description below. Please feel free to fwd it to anyone you think might be interested. Thanks, Barbara -------- The project “Putting the DSA into Practice,” brings together a team of researchers from Sciences Po’s Law School and Médialab with the aim to monitor and critically evaluate how the systemic risk framework is being implemented, to access and analyze data, and to position itself as a key resource for regulators implementing and enforcing the DSA. It seeks to provide actionable guidance and resources for regulators, civil society and researchers on how to utilize this framework to strengthen the governance of online media platforms. We are looking for someone who is both a rigorous thinker and researcher, but also who will enjoy engaging with audiences that go beyond academia and who likes to “build things.” We are part of an exciting ecosystem of researchers in Europe and the US, are connected to European projects and have ongoing conversations with regulators. Indeed, a significant part of your work will consist in building and strengthening those bridges amongst legal academia, computational social scientists at the Medialab and the European Polarisation Observatory and regulators. This interdisciplinary collaboration is a unique position to develop risk assessment and mitigation frameworks in a policy language suited for the European context but also to develop impactful scholarship in law and/or associated disciplines. Additionally you will be expected to help us coordinate events, the work of research assistants, and follow closely the DSA implementation process. Email Beatriz.boteroarcila(a)sciencespo.fr

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ISOC LIVE - Recently archived webcasts - or not as yet!
by Joly MacFie 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

*Newly Archived webcasts* (video / audio / EN/FR captions) *Jun 7 - ISOC RDC - Le Forum sur la Gouvernance de l'Internet en République Démocratique du Congo (FGI RDC) 2024 (*FR) https://archive.org/details/fgi-rdc2024 *Jun 5 - ISOC RDC - Youth IGF DRC – Forum des Jeunes sur la Gouvernance de l’Internet en RD Congo 2024* (FR) https://archive.org/details/yigfdrc24 *Jun 4-6 - Indigenous Connectivity Institute - Indigenous Connectivity Summit 2024* https://archive.org/details/ics2024 *Jun 4 - eco – Association of the Internet Industry - NETmundial+10 recap webinar* https://archive.org/details/a11ynyc0624 *Jun 4 - A11yNYC - Leveling the Playing Field: Toward Equivalently Accessible Video Game Worlds - Vishnu Nair* https://archive.org/details/a11ynyc0624 *May 31 - ISOC Bénin - Gouvernance de l'Internet en Afrique : Les avantages de l'engagement dans la communauté* (FR) https://archive.org/details/isoc-benin-gi-afrique *May 28-29 - Caribbean Telecommunications Union - Small Island Developing States Internet Governance Forum 2024* https://archive.org/details/sidsigf2024 *May 25 - ISOC Mumbai - Internet Governance Praxis Series: Introduction to Internet Governance* https://archive.org/details/isoc-mumbai-praxis3 *May 23 - NYC Mesh - NYC Mesh Org Meetup * https://archive.org/details/nycmesh-may2024 *May 22 - ISOC Africa - Central Africa Peering Forum 2024* (EN) https://archive.org/details/capf2024 *May 22 - ISOC Africa - Forum sur le peering en Afrique centrale 2024* (FR) https://archive.org/details/fpac2024 *May 17 - ISOC AI SIG - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Tools and Techniques* https://archive.org/details/isoc-ai-sig-tools-and-techniques *May 13 - Brussels School of Governance - Assessing the Material Shaping of EU Digital Sovereignty in Response to the War in Ukraine* https://archive.org/details/eu-digitalfuture2 *May 8 - ISOC Tanzania - Encryption Seminar for Policymakers* https://archive.org/details/isoc-tz-encryption *Recent webcasts yet to be archived* (video / real time text / no captions) *May 30 - IPNSIG - IPNSIG Academy: Low-cost movable and static wireless sensor node for future Lunar explorations – Fangzheng Liu * https://isoc.live/17964/ *May 21 - Digital Policy Alliance - Lord Renwick Memorial Lecture – As If Human: the Regulation, Governance, and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence with Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt * https://isoc.live/17929/ *May 20 - ISOC Bengalaru - Cyber Hygiene: Keeping Your Digital World Clean and Secure. * https://isoc.live/17919/ *May 17-20 - IEEE / PCI i50 Triple Milestone Celebration * https://isoc.live/17910/ *May 16 - ISOC Accessibility Standing Group – Accessibility Awareness Webinar * https://isoc.live/17830/ *May 15 - ISOC-NY - 2024 NARALO/ISOC-NY Universal Acceptance Day * https://isoc.live/17881/ *May 15 - ISOC Switzerland - Public Policy Sessions 2024 * https://isoc.live/17873/ *** ISOC.LIVE is free community webcasting support service sponsored by the the Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) - Big thanks to our June 2024 funder Vint Cerf *** *** If you have an event you'd like covered - fill out the form at https://bit.ly/isocevents <https://bit.ly/isocevents> *** - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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Penn postdoc position in computational methods and group identity
by Deen Freelon 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

Hi all, I'm looking for a postdoc--see position description below. Please feel free to fwd it to anyone you think might be interested. Thanks, //DEEN ---------------- Postdoctoral researcher in communication, group identity, and computational methods The successful candidate for this position will work in the Annenberg School for Communication under the supervision of Dr. Deen Freelon. A recent hire at Annenberg, Freelon is in the process of starting a new lab, and this postdoc will play a crucial role in helping him do so. The unifying idea of the new lab’s work is that many facets of group identity—including race, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, and others—have historically been neglected as potential factors in co-determining communication patterns and outcomes. Quantification of such characteristics must be done carefully to maximize construct validity and minimize harm and exclusion. (The term “group identity” is used broadly and without reference to any particular theoretical tradition.) Applicants with strong interests in these and related issues are encouraged to apply, as are those with experience analyzing under-studied media types including podcasts, images, and video. Roughly half this individual’s time will be spent working on Freelon’s projects, while the other half will be devoted to projects initiated independently and with other research groups. The position is designed to allow a highly motivated researcher to build a strong CV under the mentorship of a longtime innovator in political communication and computational social science. Extension of the position to a second year (if desired) will depend on effective performance in the first. Desired qualifications: · PhD in communication or related field demonstrating expertise in the following areas: o Communication across or relating to lines of group identity (e.g. race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ideology, religion, nationality, etc.) o Computational methods o AI as a social science method o Development of open-source software tools for research o Experience analyzing non-textual media types quantitatively, including video, images, and audio o Political communication · Experience leading self-directed research and collaborating with a team under the supervision of a PI · Experience with Python, R, and/or other relevant programming languages · A strong publication record Experience presenting data in compelling and accessible ways Interest in establishing professional connections with theoretically and methodologically diverse collaborators First-year postdoctoral researchers will receive a minimum stipend of $66,300 commensurate with prior postdoctoral experience and serve in a 12-month appointment to start October 15, 2024. Postdoctoral fellows will receive a taxable relocation allowance of up to $1,000 for domestic relocations and up to $2,000 for international relocations as well as $3,000 in travel/research expenses. Postdocs and their dependents are eligible for health insurance under the University of Pennsylvania’s plans outlined here: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay/postdoctoral-researchers-and-f…. All postdoctoral fellows must submit documentation to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Non-US citizens selected for this position will be required to apply for an appropriate US visa. It is expected that the fellow will be present on campus in Philadelphia, where they will receive a workspace Submitting Your Application Eligibility: You must have a PhD or receive your PhD by September 30, 2024. Cover Page: Include your name and contact information, dissertation supervisor name and contact information, defense date (if degree not awarded), and a brief statement of interest (500 words or fewer) explaining 1) your qualifications and interest in the position, as well as 2) details about specific self-directed research projects you would pursue if selected. CV: List degrees, peer-reviewed publications, academic non-peer-reviewed publications, public scholarship, invited talks, conference papers, other relevant qualifications, specific research, language, and technical skills. Up to two publications (not to exceed 50 pages in total) Timeline: All materials should be sent as a single PDF document in the order listed above to dfreelon(a)upenn.edu by August 15, 2024. Please use the subject line “Group identity postdoc.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Additional Information: If you have additional questions, please email dfreelon(a)upenn.edu. The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, go to http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/eoaa.html . *********************** Deen Freelon, Ph.D. Presidential Professor of Communication Annenberg School for Communication University of Pennsylvania Senior researcher, Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life (CITAP) <https://citap.unc.edu> dfreelon.org | github <https://github.com/dfreelon> | twitter <https://twitter.com/dfreelon> Click here to schedule a Zoom meeting with me <https://calendly.com/dfreelon/>

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Registration for AoIR2024 is open
by Michelle, Association of Internet Researchers 10 Jun '24

10 Jun '24

The AoIR 2024 conference committee is delighted to announce that registration is now open for #AoIR2024: Industry, <https://aoir.org/aoir2024/> 30 October to 2 November 2024 in Sheffield, England. There will be a range of pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, 30 October 2024. You can find details here: https://aoir.org/aoir2024/preconfworkshops Registration is open here: https://members.aoir.org/event-5743782. Be sure to log in as a member to get member discounts! The Early Registration deadline is 1st August 2024. After that the price increases, so take advantage of the discount. For the first time, AoIR is offering its members the option of remote participation. In addition to the keynote lecture and plenary panel, AoIR will live stream a number of parallel sessions throughout the conference. You must register as a remote participant if you are presenting remotely, or in order to receive access to the live streams. Preconference workshops are not available for remote participation. Please note: - All presenting authors must be registered by 1 August 2024 to be included in the program. THIS INCLUDES THOSE PRESENTING REMOTELY. - During the registration process you will be asked to indicate if you are attending the keynote, plenary and various receptions. Please mark each of these events based on your actual planned attendance, as we book facilities and catering based on your responses. - AoIR will be using Mastodon to communicate with conference attendees. AoIR members are entitled, and indeed encouraged, to open an account on our very own instance at https://aoir.social. Mastodon users of all instances will be able to list their username on their conference badge. #AoIR2024 takes place at the University of Sheffield <https://maps.app.goo.gl/TzQ1np5f8PNUstF18> (apart from the Doctoral Colloquium; details to follow). With help from the City of Sheffield, we are delighted to open a hotel booking hub ( https://book.passkey.com/event/50712166/owner/9279439/home) with discounted rates at a number of hotels with different price points. We look forward to seeing all of you in Sheffield! #AoIR2024 Conference Committee

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Job opportunities: Algorithmic Archive Project at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
by Susan Thomas 08 Jun '24

08 Jun '24

Dear colleagues, We have two openings at the Bodleian Libraries that may be of interest to some of you. Please see below for further details. Curatorial & Policy Research Officer and Technical Research Officer, Algorithmic Archive Project The Bodleian Libraries has ambitions to significantly increase its commitment to archiving web-based content, including social media data, algorithms, and other important resources which impact how these materials are generated and experienced. As part of this strategic development we will soon begin the Research & Scoping Phase of a the Algorithmic Archive project, which will research and propose a roadmap for the Libraries' services in this area. We now need to recruit two complementary Research Officer roles to undertake the investigation work required by the project: · Curatorial & Policy Research Officer · Technical Research Officer The two roles will work together closely, and as part of the wider Bodleian team. Both roles are full-time (37.5 hours per week) and offered as 12- month fixed-term contracts. Working from home will be possible, though some elements of the project's work may require you to be on Libraries' premises or elsewhere. What we are looking for For both roles We are looking for candidates who are knowledgeable about social media platforms and who will be able to communicate a passion for documenting contemporary life as reflected in social media and algorithmic data. In addition, you will be capable of designing, delivering and documenting the project's investigations; and of using the project's research findings to support the practical aims of the project to develop a roadmap for Bodleian services which reflects user and business requirements. You will have strong communication and organization skills; the ability to work independently and in a team; and the potential to contribute to professional networks to support the development of sustainable community standards and approaches. For our Curatorial & Policy Research Officer: You will have excellent IT literacy (including an aptitude for learning new technologies and standards), and be able to demonstrate some expertise in techniques, tools and standards applicable to social media data. You will also have knowledge of the legal and ethical context relevant to archiving and research use of social media data. Ideally, you will have some experience of curatorial or collections work. For the Technical Research Officer: You will have substantial practical experience in configuring, implementing, and developing complex software, ideally including specific expertise in techniques, tools and standards applicable to social media and algorithmic data, and/or in the area of digital libraries or repositories. What We Offer The salary range for these roles is £36,024 - £44,263 (per annum) As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: · 38 days of annual leave · A comprehensive range of childcare services · Family leave schemes · Cycle loan scheme · Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Diversity Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave. How to apply Please visit https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs for links to further particulars and how to apply. Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Friday 21st JUNE 2024 will be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 15 JULY 2024. Susan Thomas Head of Archives & Modern Manuscripts Bodleian Libraries Web: http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/special-collections Post: Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG

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CFP: Multilingual African Digital Semiotics & e-Lit Journal (MADSEJ))
by Waliya, Yohanna Joseph 07 Jun '24

07 Jun '24

Hi everyone, Please consider sending us your original papers for MADSEJ Volume 2, Issue 1 (October 2024) Artificial Intelligence is penetrating our everyday lives. It has its pros and cons which are worth studying by African scholars worldwide. Hence this MADSEJ's theme, The Interception of Artificial Intelligence in the African Humanities, investigates the African digital culture expressed in diverse African languages in Africa and across the globe to defend African humanness in all its forms and customs, especially among youth. This issue will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and African humanities, with a focus on: * The role of computer-assisted mediation in African digital culture * The impact of AI on literary production and its acceptance in the digital realm * Algorithmic sociocultural practices * The use of language by African Gen Z on social media platforms such as TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook Other sub-thematic concerns related to the central theme can be submitted for review. Instructions Sign up and submit your original articles via the website [ Click here<https://madsej.africanelit.org/index.php/madsej/about/submissions>]. Ensure your articles adhere to our policy, MLA 9th edition citation style, fonts, etc. Deadline: 30th July 2024. Thanks. All the best Yohanna Joseph Waliya Enseignant et chercheur à l'université de Calabar, Nigéria. Auteur de La récolte de vie et Climatophosis<https://projects.cah.ucf.edu/mediaartsexhibits/ClimatesOfChange/Waliya/wali…>[The Best Use of DH For Fun 2020<http://dhawards.org/dhawards2020/results/>] UNESCO Janusz Korczak Fellow, ELO Research Fellow Winner of Janusz Korczak Prize for Global South 2020 Creator & Curator of MAELD & ADELD Executive Director of AELA & ADELI Co-editor of MADSEJ e-ISSN:1115-5884<https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN-L/1115-5884#>: https://madsej.africanelit.org Public Relations Officer for DHAN [Digital Humanities Association of Nigeria] Graduate Research Assistant: Computational and Biosimulation Research Group MAELD & ADELD Project<https://africanelit.org/> [Honourable mention in 2022 by the C-SKI<https://etcl.uvic.ca/2022/01/25/2022-open-scholarship-awards/>]. Mobile: +2348038940016. ORCID<https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4456-7458> I ResearchID<https://researchid.co/rid38877> | Sciprofiles<https://sciprofiles.com/profile/yohannawaliya> | Researchgate<https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yohanna_Waliya> | Academia<https://unical-ng.academia.edu/WALIYAYOHANNAJOSEPH> |Semantic Scholar<https://www.semanticscholar.org/author/Yohanna-Joseph-Waliya/2036971809>| Google Scholar<https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FXIejwEAAAAJ>|Scopus<https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58153623000>I

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CFP: “Streaming Production Cultures” special issue of Television & New Media
by Rasmussen1,NV 07 Jun '24

07 Jun '24

*** With apologies for cross-posting *** Dear colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to a special issue of Television & New Media on streaming production cultures. Over the past two decades, major tech companies like Netflix and Amazon have become central players in the screen industries. The special issue explores the practices and beliefs of above- and below-the-line workers who create audiovisual content for streamers and/or online platforms. Crucially, the special issue aims to broaden a conversation which has primarily been dominated by US-based services (Netflix in particular) and English-language markets. This special issue encourages proposals that also consider other major streaming services, online video platforms, and local/regional streamers. By focusing on a range of geographic contexts, this special issue aims to shed much needed light on the broad spectrum of production experiences in the online screen industries. We invite production studies that offer both empirical and methodological findings. Our goal is to provide a kaleidoscope of research on different production cultures in order to significantly advance this critical field of research. No payment from the authors will be required. Deadline for abstracts: 28 June 2024 Deadline for full papers: 9 December 2024 Expected date of publication: December 2025 Link to submission form and additional details here: https://forms.gle/wawgdqAz3ZhRiZUK6 If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with the guest editors of this special issue: Daphne Rena Idiz, University of Amsterdam (d.r.idiz(a)uva.nl) and Nina Vindum Rasmussen, London School of Economics and Political Science (n.v.rasmussen1(a)lse.ac.uk) Nina Vindum Rasmussen LSE Fellow, LSE100 The London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE e: n.v.rasmussen1(a)lse.ac.uk

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New Generative AI in Politics Report from the Propaganda Research Lab
by Zelly Claire Eliane Martin 07 Jun '24

07 Jun '24

Hi all, I am thrilled to share a new report on generative AI in political campaigns <https://mediaengagement.org/research/generative-ai-elections-and-beyond/>, "Political Machines: Understanding the Role of AI in the U.S. 2024 Elections and Beyond" from the Propaganda Research Lab at the Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin. The report was covered by Mark Scott at Politico <https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/digital-bridge/when-generative-ai-gets-p…>, and we recorded an episode of The Sunday Show <https://www.techpolicy.press/how-are-political-campaigners-in-the-us-using-…> with Justin Hendrix at Tech Policy Press in which we discussed the research. We hope you will take a look and share! Warmly, Zelly -- *Zelly Martin *| PhD Candidate and Graduate Research Assistant Center for Media Engagement | Moody College of Communication | The University of Texas at Austin mediaengagement.org/propaganda/ <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmediaengag…>| @zellycmartin

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SOMET Ph.d. - 9 scholarships - Call for applications
by Alessandro Gandini 07 Jun '24

07 Jun '24

With apologies for crossposting Dear Colleagues, we would like to draw your attention to the Call for Applications for 9 Ph.D. positions in the Sociology and Methodology of Social Research (SOMET) programme. The SOMET Ph.D. is a joint programme of the Department of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Milan and the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society at the University of Turin. The University of Milan is the administrative base of the programme, which is embedded in the Department of Social & Political Sciences, awarded as "Department of Excellence 2023-2027" by the Italian Ministry of University & Research. Admission to the Ph.D. programme is based on qualifications and interviews. Admitted Ph.D. students will be granted a scholarship. The Ph.D. programme, fully taught in English at University of Milan and Turin, offers quality teaching at the international level and promotes international exchanges with top European research institutions. Among the possible research strands where to propose a project, perhaps of greater interest for participants in this list is the "Digital society and the media" one, with potential supervisors profs. Giorgia Aiello, Massimo Airoldi, Alessandro Caliandro, Alessandro Gandini and Sergio Splendore. Deadline for application - 27 June 2024, h. 14.00 (Italy time zone) The call for applications can be found in the attachment (pdf) or here: https://www.unimi.it/en/education/postgraduate-and-continuing-education-pro… https://www.nasp.eu/training/how-to-apply/application.html https://www.nasp.eu/training/phd-programmes/somet/call-for-application-some… We would be grateful if you could forward this email to potential participants. All the best, Alessandro -- Alessandro Gandini Associate Professor of Cultural Sociology University of Milan, Department of Social and Political Sciences PI of the CRAFTWORK project - ERC Starting Grants 2020 https://craftwork.unimi.it<https://craftwork.unimi.it/> *** La Statale per il futuro Salute, transizione digitale, sostenibilit? Il tuo 5xmille ai nuovi progetti di ricerca dell'Universit? degli Studi di Milano Codice fiscale 80012650158

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