Since UAEM's founding in 2001, student advocates have fought to change norms and practices in academic patenting and licensing through advocating for transparency in university licensing practices. One tool by which advocates can achieve this end is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

What is the Freedom of Information Act? How can you use it to understand your university's licensing practices and if they're following through on their public interest mission? Join our webinar on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 8:30pm EST / 5:30pm PST where members of UAEM North America's Access Team - Rahil and Daniel - will explain:

• FOIA's history and importance to our work

• The California Public Records Act & how to submit a request

• Avenues for obtaining transparency from private universities