Open science for digital transformation: CAIS becomes co-editor of Internet Policy Review journal

New partnership promotes open access to research and fosters dialogue on digital innovation.

Berlin, Bochum, 17 December 2024: The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) are joining forces to promote research on digitalisation. They will co-publish the renowned open-access journal Internet Policy Review with the aim of making research findings freely available and shaping the dialogue on digital transformation in a practical and understandable way. Founded by HIIG in 2012, the journal publishes international research on digital policy and is widely regarded as a leading publication in the field.

“Open access and open science are essential for research that aims to achieve relevance and impact. They provide access to scientific knowledge not only for researchers but also for professionals in business, politics and society. Through initiatives such as the Internet Policy Review, this approach facilitates direct exchange and accelerates the translation of research findings into practical solutions, thus enriching societal debates,” explains Prof. Dr. Frédéric Dubois, editor-in-chief of the journal.

Prof. Dr. Christiane Eilders, scientific director of CAIS, emphasises the importance of this collaboration: “This partnership is an important step in reflecting and shaping the digital transformation. With the Internet Policy Review, we promote interdisciplinary networking and highlight solution-oriented research – research that not only analyses but also develops innovative approaches to the pressing challenges of our time”.

Through this collaboration, HIIG and CAIS are leveraging their complementary strengths. HIIG focuses on innovation, platform and data governance, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, sustainability and open science. Meanwhile, CAIS concentrates on digital democratic innovation, educational technologies and trustworthy artificial intelligence.

“In 2012, the Internet Policy Review was one of the first journals to systematically explore the emerging and dynamic issues in internet research. Over the past decade, it has become an important platform for dialogue on digital transformation. As an open-access publication, it bridges science and society, enriching debates on the critical challenges of our time. By co-publishing the journal, we strengthen this dialogue and set our sights on the next big questions,” adds Prof. Dr. Jeanette Hofmann, Director of HIIG.

About the Internet Policy Review

The Internet Policy Review is an open-access journal that publishes peer-reviewed research on internet regulation in Europe. It analyses both public regulatory measures and private policy developments with long-term implications for European societies. As a resource for academics, civil society, entrepreneurs, media professionals and policymakers, the journal provides in-depth research, analysis and reporting on key issues such as media, information technology, telecommunications and internet governance. Its strength lies in providing a clear and independent analysis of European and cross-border digital policies. More information: policyreview.info.

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About the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG)

The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) researches the development of the Internet from a societal perspective in order to better understand the accompanying digitalisation of all areas of life. As the first research institute in Germany with a focus on internet and society, HIIG has developed an understanding that emphasises the embedding of digital innovations in social processes. Based on this transdisciplinary expertise and as part of the Global Network of Interdisciplinary Internet & Society Research Centers, HIIG aims to develop a European response to digital structural change.

About the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS)

Funded by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, CAIS is a research institute dedicated to exploring the societal opportunities and challenges of digital transformation. It serves as a hub for innovative interdisciplinary research and as a catalyst for critical public discourse on the principles of a self-determined life in the digital age.