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IT'S HERE...
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The program for the 2020 virtual #CCGlobalSummit (19-23 Oct.) is live and registration is open
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With 150+ sessions and 200+ speakers across 40 countries, we think this will be the Best Summit Ever.
(Did we mention it's free? 
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5/5 There is an urgent need to address humanity’s greatest global challenges through collaboration and accessing information. It’s time to unlock knowledge for everyone, everywhere.
To help us, please donate: http://creativecommons.org/donate
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4/5 We've built the infrastructure for the open web, and we want to unlock, share, and preserve more of the world’s knowledge. That’s not only freeing the tools helping us get through the pandemic but also addressing other challenges like climate change.
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3/5 Removing obstacles to the sharing of knowledge and creativity matters. Especially as
#COVID19 continues to wreak devastation across the globe, with an alarming impact on education, health, and economies. We believe our work matters more than ever.#AccessToInfo#RightToKnowShow this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
2/5 Since 2001, we’ve been removing legal and technical obstacles to unlock nearly 2 billion works around the world by offering free, standard, public licenses that anyone can use. More recently, we've done this collaboratively via the
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1/5 “Right to Access to Information”
laws are always vital, but even more so during a health emergency.
Access to official information can be the difference between life and death. #AccessToInfo#RightToKnowhttps://creativecommons.org/2020/09/28/why-universal-access-to-information-matters/ …Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
And we'd like to thank the
#CCGlobalSummit's fearless leader@analog_alison for...well, everything.
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It's going to be awesome...
To join us, fill out the Intent to Register form below! https://mailchi.mp/creativecommons.org/cc-summit-intent-to-register …Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
Here's a peek of what we've got in store:
The Playground: space to network, share a virtual “coffee," and more!
Hack4OpenGlam: a culture hack to get creative with #openaccess cultural heritage Closing Celebration: virtual event featuring live performances and music!Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
Opening up
#IP to accelerate the development of diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, medical equipment, and software solutions is also vital to combat the pandemic, that's why we're leading the#OpenCOVIDPledge.
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"Opening up and sharing information about
#coronavirus allows the scientific and academic communities, and professionals from all disciplines, to analyze, compare, and test new hypotheses as the virus progresses."
The benefits of #opendata.https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/09/covid-19-how-open-data-can-help-us-beat-the-pandemic/ …Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
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Yesterday, China blocked the Wikimedia Foundation's application for observer status at
@WIPO, the@UN agency for intellectual property. This objection interferes with our mission to strengthen access to free knowledge everywhere. (1/2)https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2020/09/24/china-blocks-wikimedia-foundations-accreditation/ …Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
A few days ago,
@Wikimedia’s application to become a@WIPO observer was halted. We fully support their application to join CC as a WIPO observer and hope this situation can be resolved swiftly.https://creativecommons.org/2020/09/25/in-support-of-the-wikimedia-foundation-wipo-application/ …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
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#FreeTheTextbook is a nationwide initiative that calls on#college and university leaders,#educators and#students to closely examine the fine print of automatic#textbook billing programs and make sure they are inclusive of ALL students. https://bit.ly/2RPuEh6 pic.twitter.com/UJQQvVOAK8
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Congrats
to the recipients of CC's Copyright Platform Activities Fund!
From building an #openscience platform in Slovenia to examining#publicdomain fees in Argentina, these projects will fuel copyright law and policy activities in 2021, and beyond.http://creativecommons.org/2020/09/24/six-projects-copyright-platform-activities-fund …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
We're partnering with @AfLIACon to explore how#openscience,#openeducation, and#openaccess can help libraries fulfil their mission and foster knowledge exchange in Africa for sustainable development. Join us on Sept. 28 at 11:00 AM GMT! Register: http://bit.ly/3mNDVnZ pic.twitter.com/HBBGjVawe3
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Better late than never!
FYI: Registration is open for the January 2021 course! 
http://us.e-activist.com/page/21073/event/1 …https://twitter.com/WarwickLanguage/status/1308826338132979712 …
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"Please use them freely within the scope of common sense.”
This is an interesting example of how creators make things "free" (and to some degree "open") through social rather than legal means. Thoughts?https://mymodernmet.com/studio-ghibli-free-images/ …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
#FreeTheTextbook
is an opportunity for educators & students to learn more about CC-licensed, free textbooks.
We need more transparency re: automatic textbook billing, and to encourage educators and institutions to choose *free textbooks first.*
http://www2.openstax.org/freethetextbook pic.twitter.com/mVr7Y88bxt
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