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David, thank you for your insightful analogy comparing CTDL to the music staff of the 21st century. I agree that both serve as frameworks for creating harmony across different systems (in the music case, the systems are instruments). However, there's a key distinction: while the music staff is a universal symbol-based language, CTDL relies on standardized terms that describe credentials, competencies, pathways, and transfer value (in the education data case, the systems are applications). CTDL’s value is amplified by its foundation on W3C standards, like RDF and JSON-LD. They enable linked data and ensure interoperability across platforms supporting any use case. The key CTDL enabler is a unique identifier for every term making content machine readable. This is the "glue" to link a credential to a competency to a pathway and to other data to represent a more holistic view of an individual’s capabilities and potential. It can be leveraged by educational institutions, employers, and learners themselves. CTDL is a critical tool for GDN members and their constituencies, enabling seamless integration of credential and learning data across systems worldwide.

Five takeaways from the Groningen Declaration Network meeting in San Diego Oct 7-9. It was gratifying to see the progress connecting networks of likeminded - and learning of our many differences through the shared presentations at the annual convening.  The development of key shared principles was socialized and reinforced by the Signatories, Patrons and Sponsors. 1. #interoperability is a broad objective that is wide and deep. The expectations asserted requires a fabric of trust we are building together at the GDN. The challenges of mobility across the P20W ecosystem are abstracted. GDN is enabling us to raise them to the surface - and aliging the will of the many to face them.  2. There is a dichotomy reflected in the GDN effort connecting countries, regions, wide-ranging practices and technologies spanning the varied personal lifelong learning journeys and traditional higher education emphasizes postsecondary education practices are shifting to skills and competencies sought by talent demand and modeled in National Qualification Frameworks.    3. The connection with the US Chamber of Commerce and the T3 Network is groundbreaking.  P20W is adjusting to address the gaps in methods, standards and outcomes to enable sector campaigns, comparability, recognition, applicability, reuse, and stimulating a business aligned focus articulating the need for greater clarity and transparency. 4. The connection with Credential Engine is groundbreaking. CDTL is the Music Staff of the 21st Century that will stir a new renaissance of education and talent development for future generations to come. 5. The support of international leaders from UNESCO to national organizations such as DUO of the Netherlands, CSSD of China, to SAQA from South Africa is building awareness of connecting practices, emerging technology and the drive to innovate together across our boundaries. GDN expresses and reinforces the desire for exchange, comparative alignment and appreciation of differences in culture, politics, social, history and governance. To my growing fellow pioneers at this GDN meeting, thank you Jelger de Boer Joanne Duklas, Melanie Gottlieb, CAE, Ricardo (Rick) Torres, Kathleen Massey, MA, Victoriano Giralt, Simone Ravaioli, Julia To Dutka, Thomas Black, Navin Vasudev, Francisco Maldonado Altieri, Shelby Stanfield, Koichi Nakasaki, Chen Wenjun (Edward), Julie Reddy, Meg Wenger, Jeanne Kitchens, Scott Cheyney, Alex Jackl and Anthony Manahan Hope to see you all next year in Osloy... Picture Taken at GDN by David K Moldoff, Chair of Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council and CEO/Founder of AcademyOne, Inc.

Moving to a New Phase for European Open Science Cloud It was an honor to close this year’s #EOSCSymposium2024 with a powerful sense of momentum in the air. With the first #EOSC Node now up and running, we are taking concrete steps to build the EOSC federation. It’s simple to access, designed for collaboration, and sets the blueprint for the future. As we move into this next phase, it’s clear that building the EOSC federation won’t be easy—but it will be transformative. The interest in becoming a part of this effort has exceeded all expectations, and now we’ll focus on how to interconnect, organise, and sustain the federation. This is just the beginning of a journey where we’ll learn, adapt, and continuously improve to ensure EOSC becomes an invisible yet indispensable backbone of European research. Let’s keep asking: How do we make it easier for end users to do what they do best? Because that’s what it’s all about. Thank you for an amazing organisation EOSC Association #OpenScience #EOSC #Collaboration #Innovation #FAIRData #ResearchInfrastructure #FutureOfScience #ScienceForAll Photo credit: Andrew Grauman

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Paris is about to start! Join us at the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)’s flagship conference with leading open source and cloud native communities 🤝 🔸 Data on Kubernetes Day March 19 is Data on Kubernetes Day, and Percona is the proud sponsor of this co-located event. Data on Kubernetes has a transformative impact on orgs, and recent reports reveal that many companies have increased their productivity twofold, regardless of their tech maturity. DoK Day is where the industry convenes to share best practices and use cases, forge critical relationships, and learn about advancements in using Kubernetes for data. 🔸 Kubernetes as a Data Platform Percona Tech Evangelist Edith Puclla joins Altinity, Inc. CEO Robert Hodges and Google Engineer Clayton Coleman for a discussion on the growing field of AI/ML apps and how this is paving the way for data on Kubernetes to be the operational default. Join us to learn about the advances in the DoK ecosystem including storage, operators, auto-scaling, networking, and more. 🔸 Percona at KubeCon! Percona will be at booth #F17 with expert insights, ready to answer your open source questions, and chat about where you are in your cloud transformation journey. Come learn about Percona for Cloud Native, a tool that helps cross the learning curve and automate the tasks that would otherwise be performed manually, with the substantial experience required. Percona for Cloud Native helps overcome the complexity of database management in cloud-native environments. We'll also have demos, explore your specific use cases, and hand out plenty of swag! Don't miss our raffle too! Stop by booth #F17 to enter our drawing for a LEGO Eiffel Tower! 🎟️ Learn more and see you soon: https://bit.ly/3Ij5K3p https://bit.ly/4cis8rl #KubeCon + #CloudNativeCon #OpenSource #CloudNative

Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) is thrilled to be heading to London next week for the DCD>Awards 2024, where we’re honored to be finalists for the prestigious Community Impact Award 🏆 This annual event, hosted as part of Tech Show London, unites over 19,000 global tech innovators to spotlight transformative breakthroughs in data centers, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven technologies. It’s a powerful reminder of how cutting-edge innovation and sustainable practices are shaping the future of our industry. Being recognized alongside industry leaders like Google, Equinix, and NTT Global Data Centers is a testament to our commitment to creating meaningful, long-term impact—not just in the way we operate but in the communities we serve. Check out the full list of nominees and learn more about this landmark event here: https://lnkd.in/gfp7SaFD At Applied Digital, we believe that cloud technology and data infrastructure aren’t just about scaling operations—they’re about fostering sustainable growth and delivering value that lasts. This nomination reflects our dedication to driving innovation and making a difference where it truly matters. Follow along as we showcase our journey at the DCD>Awards 2024 and celebrate the visionaries building the future of digital transformation. #DataCenterAwards2024 #CommunityImpact #AppliedDigital #CloudInfrastructure #AIInnovation #SustainableTech #DigitalTransformation

Official launch of the EOSC EU Node services! 🌐 EOSC is designed to empower researchers by providing seamless access to data, services, and tools across disciplines and borders. 🚀 With the EU Node, now fully operational, the infrastructure will enhance collaboration among European research institutions and ensure efficient, open access to scientific resources. This development is a huge leap toward a more interconnected and data-driven research ecosystem in Europe. It will help make European research data more visible and accessible, accelerating innovation, fostering cross-border collaboration, and supporting the goals of open science across the continent. #EOSC #OpenScience #EUResearch #DataDrivenInnovation #MOST_Office

EOSC Association Newsletter | May 2024 Among other interesting news from the EOSC universe, this newsletter informs on recent updates regarding the "EOSC Symposium 2024". TITAN EOSC is proudly a part of this event and will be involved in the organisation of the session "𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮; 𝙀𝙊𝙎𝘾 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚". This session will also count with the contributions of ELIXIR, Eudata, EOSC-ENTRUST, Universidad de Murcia, EOSC Siesta and CSIC. 👀 See the below for further details 👇 -- Universidad de Murcia | Fujitsu Luxembourg | Zentrix Lab | CanaryBit | Ultraviolet | F6S Innovation | University of Eastern Finland | Odysseus Data Services, Inc. | Trilateral Research | Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin | INSERM | SARGA (Sociedad Aragonesa de Gestión Agroambiental S.L.U.) | Regione Veneto | AGENDA DIGITALE VENETO | Universität Koblenz | ITA · Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón | Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

🌟 A fantastic day at the Open Science Day 2024 and EOSC Tripartite Event in Slovenia! It was a privilege to present on two key topics that lie at the heart of Europe’s Open Science vision: 1️⃣ The role of the EU in the development of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) – emphasizing the transformative potential of EOSC as a federated infrastructure enabling researchers to store, share, and reuse data, fostering an open and collaborative research ecosystem. 2️⃣ The value of Open Research Europe (ORE) – showcasing this innovative open-access publishing platform that drives equity, transparency, and reproducibility in research, offering a not-for-profit model with no author fees. Both initiatives underline the EU’s commitment to making open science the modus operandi of European research policy. By aligning incentives, providing robust infrastructures, and ensuring accessibility to research outputs, we’re creating a more integrated and effective research ecosystem across Europe. Thank you to the organizers for hosting such a dynamic and inspiring event. Together, we continue to pave the way for a more open, collaborative, and impactful European Research Area. #OpenScience #EOSC #OpenAccess #ORE #Innovation #Collaboration #ERA

"We have said, following the Draghi report, that a robust research and innovation system is essential for protecting Europe's welfare, environment, and society. So, it is vital for those of us who care deeply about these matters to be strong advocates, engaging actively at this crucial time for Europe’s future in research and innovation". - Orla Feely, University College Dublin President & CESAER President. "The convergence of political acknowledgement and ongoing developments, such as the European Competitiveness Fund, was a major discussion point, especially in our conversations with Manuel Heitor and invited leaders. Only by working together as a continent can Europe lead globally in science, technology, and innovation" - Mattias Björnmalm, PhD, CESAER Secretary General. Our President and our Secretary General were interviewed by News Tank Academic to reflect on what happened during our CESAER Annual Meetings 2024. Check out the full interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_uWhRh6 #researchandinnovation #competitiveness #fp10

Last week, I attended ISMIR, my favourite conference, which I have only missed a couple of times since I presented my MSc. work there back in 2007 💛 It is where, year after year, I keep up with the state of the art in my field and reconnect with my people 🤝 For the 5th time in a row, I chose to participate remotely 🍃 Here are my takeaways: 👏 Running a hybrid conference is not easy. It feels like the virtual participants and those on site have two very different experiences. To me, the virtual conference is best to deeply experience the content (papers, tutorials, keynotes, panels, Late-Breaking Demos) with very little distraction, while attending it in person provides a lot of networking opportunities. That being said, the organisers this year did an amazing job including the virtual participants: authors could present their work remotely (including Late-Breaking Demos), replays of the entire conference to accommodate several time zones, special online events dedicated to virtual participants (including social/networking events). I, and other seasoned ISMIR participants, were also invited to be backchannel hosts: commenting on the papers live during one of the sessions in the conference Slack, providing fun facts and additional context information. This last initiative was engaging even the people on site who were following along. Kudos to the organisers, especially Blair Kaneshiro, Katherine Kinnaird, Vinoo Alluri and the virtual volunteers for taking such good care of the virtual participants. 🤖 As already seen in the previous years: AI is a massive part of MIR now. Most papers used AI approaches, and the three best papers, although very diverse, were all making use or focusing on AI. Interestingly though, the community seems to be taking a balanced approach to it. Indeed, two of the keynotes (+ an online invited talk) were discussing the ethics and/or (il-)legality of using copyrighted material to train AI models. One of the nominees for Best Paper studied the environmental cost of AI-driven MIR research, and several papers were looking into whether LLMs can actually understand musical content or not. 🎨 Diversity is still at the core of ISMIR: the DEI keynote, part of the main track of the conference (as always at ISMIR), was illustrating how to "Listen for Diversity". It was announced that the 10-year initiative of Women in MIR (WiMIR) becomes Widening Inclusion in Music Information Retrieval (WIMIR), to better reflect its broader vision. The music studied in the papers was very diverse as well, including 15th-Century Korean Court Music, Carnatic Music, Japanese Idol-Group Songs, Classical Guitar Duets, Latin American Music, Choral Music, Larynx Microphone Recordings, Wagner Operas, and more. Finally, there is still a good balance between the number of papers focusing on audio and those focusing on symbolic music (whether for analysis or for generative purposes), and other modalities, such as lyrics are gaining attention too.