Knowledge Equity Network

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A network of global Higher Education partners focused on sharing the power of knowledge equitably to create a fairer and better world. Co-founded by the University of Leeds and the University of Pretoria in April 2023.

Knowledge Futures Symposium, Friday 26 June 2026, University of Leeds. The image features a teal coloured digital tree image on a dark blue background. On the right hand side a QR code is displayed, which links through to the Symposium webpages.
Promotional webinar graphic with a light blue background. At the top are the University of Leeds and Knowledge Equity Network logos, with a “Webinar” label on the right. The main title reads “Bridging knowledge gaps through collaboration: Wikimedia in South Africa and the UK.” Below are two circular headshots: Herschal Jackson (Executive Director, Wikimedia South Africa) on the left, and Lucy Crompton-Reid (Chief Executive, Wikimedia UK) on the right. At the bottom are the Wikimedia South Africa and Wikimedia UK logos.
Mie, 25 Marzo: Prácticas de conocimiento abiertas y equitativas en el mundo de habla hispana
Banner image promoting this online event, Elevating Equity Through Open Education Practices, taking place on Thu 6 Nov, 12noon - 12:55 GMT / 13:00 - 13:55 CET / 14:00 - 14:55 SAST. Photos of the participating speakers are shown, left to right: Diana Hernández-Montoya (Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED), Costa Rica), Tel Amiel (University of Brasília, UNESCO Chair in Open Education, Brazil) and the event Chair, Antonio Martínez-Arboleda (Knowledge Equity Network & University of Leeds). In the top right corner the GO-GN and KEN logos appear in black on white backgrounds. In the bottom right corner, a QR code links to the registration page.
Banner image promoting this online event, Elevating Equity Through Open Education Practices, taking place on Thu 6 Nov, 12noon - 12:55 GMT / 13:00 - 13:55 CET / 14:00 - 14:55 SAST. Photos of the participating speakers are shown, left to right: Diana Hernández-Montoya (Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED), Costa Rica), Tel Amiel (University of Brasília, UNESCO Chair in Open Education, Brazil) and the event Chair, Antonio Martínez-Arboleda (Knowledge Equity Network & University of Leeds). In the top right corner the GO-GN and KEN logos appear in black on white backgrounds. In the bottom right corner, a QR code links to the registration page.
An image showing a slide from a presentation at the Global Innovation Circle for Higher Education, taking place in Hannover, Germany, displaying the logos of the participating networks.
Banner image stating the event date and title: Wed 22 Oct, 16:00 - 17:00 (BST), Equity, Solidarity and Resistance: Voices from across the Open Education space. Images of the guest speakers are tiled left to right: Sarah Hutton (University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School), Surita Jhangiani (University of British Columbia), Maha Bali (American University in Cairo), and Chair: Beck Pitt (GO-GN & Open University, UK). The banner also includes the GO-GN and KEN logos in the top right corner and a QR code to register for the event.
Time & Date: Thu 16 Oct, 11:30 - 12:30 BST / 12:30 - 13:30 SAST Title: Community, Equity and Resilience: Insights into the Social Justice Jam Photos of the speakers appear under the tile. The speakers include Vasiliki Kioupi (University of Leeds), Tafadzwa Mushonga (University of Pretoria) and Chrissi Nerantzi (Chair) (Knowledge Equity Network & University of Leeds). A QR Code link to register for the event appears in the bottom right hand corner and the GO-GN and KEN logos appear in the top right.
'Equity in the Age of AI: Lessons from Open Education' on Thu 2 Oct, 17:00-18:00 BST. Includes Knowledge Equity Network and GO-GN logos, and an illustration of polar birds standing in a circle on a snow covered glacier.
A professional portrait of Masud Khokhar, wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and teal tie, smiling at the camera. To the left is a block of text where he expresses his honour in joining the inaugural Global Innovation Circle on Higher Education 2025 in Hannover this October. He highlights the importance of trusted, inclusive partnerships for a fairer knowledge future and the role of shared values, collaborative leadership, and innovation. Logos for GICHE and the Knowledge Equity Network appear at the bottom.
OE Café #9 "Navigating GenAI, open licensing, and community trust", 17 September 2025, 5-6 pm CEST / 4-5pm BST
Light blue banner image with dark blue text promoting an upcoming online event: Wed 30 July, 14:00 - 17:00 BST World in Translation: Beyond English Wikipedia The Knowledge Equity Network (KEN) cog branding appears on the righthand side of the image. Underneath this, the KEN logo and University of Leeds logo appear in black in the bottom righthand corner.
Banner image with headshot photos of each guest speaker taking part in this event. The event details are included in dark blue text on a light blue background. Title: Beyond borders: Uniting global voices for international collaboration Date: Wed 23 Apr Time: 1pm - 2pm BST / 2pm - 3pm CEST Speakers include: Jacques Dang, France Rebecca Heiser, Canada Lisa Jacka, Australia Margaret Korosec, UK Torunn Gjelsvik, Norway (Chair) Richard Powers, Germany Zakhar Symchych, Ukraine The logos of the International Council for Distance Education and Knowledge Equity Network appear in dark blue in the bottom right hand corner.
A promotional banner for the event "Reimagining Higher Education: Exploring Knowledge Equity through Ubuntu & Dreaming." The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, from 19:30 to 20:30 BST. The design features a purple background with yellow and light blue text, along with the Knowledge Equity Network logo and a circular pattern on the right side.
Alt text: A promotional banner for the University of Salford's upcoming Knowledge Equity Symposium, scheduled for Thursday 3rd April from 09:30 to 12:30 BST. The design features a white background with black text and graphic elements. Logos for the Knowledge Equity Network and the University of Salford, Manchester, are displayed on the right side, along with a circular pattern.
Bright lime green event banner. Text on the left reads: 'Tue 25 Mar, 13:30 - 14:30 GMT. Open Science: Climate Change & the Global Commons.' On the right side, there is a circular arrow graphic, the Knowledge Equity Network logo, and an icon labeled 'Open Lunch Series' featuring a red and white checkered background.
Dark blue event banner. Text on the left reads: 'Tue 1 Apr, 19:30 – 20:30 BST. Reimagining Higher Education: Exploring Knowledge Equity through Ubuntu & Dreaming.' On the right, there is a circular arrow graphic and the Knowledge Equity Network logo.
Bright lime green event banner. Text on the left reads: 'Tue 25 Mar, 13:30 - 14:30 GMT. Open Science: Climate Change & the Global Commons.' On the right side, there is a circular arrow graphic, the Knowledge Equity Network logo, and an icon labeled 'Open Lunch Series' featuring a red and white checkered background.
A banner image with a light purple background and dark blue text stating the date, time and title of the event: Thu 6 Mar, 12:30 - 13:45 GMT, Beyond Mandates: Fostering a Culture of Open Access Book Publishing. In the bottom right corner features the following logos: Copim (in black and orange) and Knowledge Equity Network (in black). A large dark blue KEN cog shows in the top right corner.
Banner image is a light blue background, with dark blue text stating the date, time (Tue 4 Feb, 12:30 - 13:30 GMT) and title (Future Skills for Societal Value) of the event. On the right hand side of the image, ICDE and KEN logos are shown in dark blue.
Banner image is a light blue background, with dark blue text stating the date, time (Tue 4 Feb, 12:30 - 13:30 GMT) and title (Future Skills for Societal Value) of the event. On the right hand side of the image, ICDE and KEN logos are shown in dark blue.