INStuki

INStuki is a fictional international network described in academic and pedagogical contexts to explore how information, science, and technology are produced and governed in modern societies.

The term is used in teaching and thought experiments to illustrate collaboration across universities, think tanks, and industry, focusing on governance, data ethics, open science, and policy relevance.

Origins are in speculative literature and classroom case studies where INStuki is presented as a collaborative platform rather than a formal organization with fixed legal status.

In the imagined framework, participating institutions join through voluntary agreements. The network is managed by a rotating council, with working groups on research methods, data governance, and public engagement.

Outputs in these scenarios include policy briefs, methodological handbooks, open datasets, and periodically published scenario analyses. The model emphasizes inclusivity, transparency, and reproducibility, while critics note its hypothetical nature and risk of over-idealization.

Because INStuki is fictional, readers may encounter different interpretations across courses and publications.