The topic of failure is not often discussed in academia. Failure is seen as something to avoid: a cause for anxiety rather than an opportunity for open discussion. Amongst scholars, there is a tendency to only report on our successes and avoid discussing when experiments go wrong. Yet, this fear of failure can also be stifling. Without the willingness to take risks, there would be no creativity or innovation. Moreover, by not talking about our mistakes and mishaps we deprive other researchers of valuable learning opportunities. With this in mind, Digital Scholars UA is hosting a symposium that explores the virtues of failure as a necessity for innovation and learning. The event will explore on the ways that researchers, academics, and professionals have dealt with failure, mistakes, and unexpected outcomes in their work.
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