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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 1d

The Oxford Uehiro–St Cross Scholars for 2025/26 have arrived from Japan! 🌸
We’re delighted to welcome them to Oxford and look forward to seeing their research flourish — from patient violence and procreation ethics to wild animal suffering.
#Ethics #PhilosophyMatters

Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 3d

We’re delighted to welcome Andrew Moeller, Hosted Research Fellow, to the Uehiro Oxford Institute! His project “Biotechnology and the Humanities” explores how emerging biotechnologies shape and challenge human values, and his previous research was with the Boundaries of Humanity at Stanford.

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 3d

Welcoming visiting student Bruno dos Santos Queiroz, PhD candidate at UFU & CAPES scholar! His research on Divine Command Theory explores how moral language, obligation, and value connect to divine authority, aiming to build a new “Synthetic” DCT.
#Ethics #PracticalEthics

Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 3d

On the 1st of October the Uehiro Oxford Institute celebrated its first birthday, raising a glass to the future and acknowledging the help and support that we have received along the way. Thanks to everyone who came along!

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 5d

We're excited to welcome Nicolas Crozatier, a visiting PhD student who is jointly enrolled at Université Grenoble Alpes (France) and Macquarie University (Australia). He is currently researching autonomy through feminist and 4E cognitive lenses.

#ethics #practicalethics #philosophymatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 5d

We're pleased to welcome Pablo Aguayo-Westwood! Pablo is Associate Professor of Moral and Political Philosophy and of Theories of Justice the University of Chile. He is currently Principal Investigator of a national research project on sex work and social justice based in Chile.

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 9d

Thanks for the Memories! - a panel discussion exploring the themes behind Dangerous Matter, a new opera inspired by the extraordinary life of C18th pioneer Lady Mary Wortley Montagu.
9 October 6.30pm - 8pm
History of Science Museum, Broad Street
Booking: torch.ox.ac.uk/event/thanks...

Thanks for the Memories

torch.ox.ac.uk

Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 10d

Due to popular demand we've increased the seats available at @davidedmonds100.bsky.social 's book launch for 'Death in a shallow pond'. Please register for the free event here: www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/event/book-l...
🗓 Tuesday 7 October
📍 Oxford Martin School
⏰ 6:00pm – followed by a drinks reception

Book Launch: Death in a Shallow Pond

'Death in a Shallow Pond: A Philosopher, a Drowning Child, and Strangers in Need' is published by Princeton University Press

www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 11d

We're 1 today! We are deeply grateful to the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics & Education for making our work possible, and for the many others who have helped us along the way.
www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/article/uois...
@ox.ac.uk @torchoxford.bsky.social @oxhumanities.bsky.social

#Thankyou #birthday #ethics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 16d

Join us for an evening with author @davidedmonds100.bsky.social in conversation with Prof Roger Crisp.
📖 Book Launch: Death in a Shallow Pond
🗓 7 Oct
📍 Oxford Martin School
⏰ 6:00pm – followed by a drinks reception
Book now: www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/event/book-l...
youtube.com/shorts/2Zx5e...

#ethics

Book Launch: Death in a Shallow Pond by David Edmonds

YouTube video by Uehiro Oxford Institute Channel

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 17d

Join us! Now hiring a Research Fellow in Ethics of Decarceration. Vacancy ID: 182236
This 2-year post would suit those who have a doctorate in #moralphilosophy #criminaljustice ethics, #publichealth ethics, #legal theory, or #humanrightslaw. www.jobs.ox.ac.uk
#hiring
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 18d

👀 Coming to an End - An interactive museum experience

06-15 November 2025, Ashmolean Museum

Take part in a self-guided museum trail exploring issues of death, dying and end-of-life care.

www.antitheses.net/events/comin...

Part of @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

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Being Human Festival @beinghumanfest.bsky.social · 18d

The 2025 Being Human Festival programme is now live! 💫 This year's festival runs from 6 - 15 November 2025. With over 220 events taking place in 46 towns and cities across the UK, there is a wide range of events to suit everyone's curiosities.
Programme highlights: bit.ly/3IsbVWI
#BeingHuman2025

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 27d

A warm welcome to Rebecca, who is visiting us from Utretch University! Her interdisciplinary PhD project addresses the key questions of whether and how nudges interfere with autonomous thought processes; and how legal actors should assess the permissibility of how nudges affect autonomy.

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 29d

The 2026 #PERC video competition is now OPEN!
If questions about our responsibility to others & our planet make you think & you are in the UK in school years 11-13 this is the competition for you.
More details: www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/perc

#Competition
#ethics
#philosophy
#REchatUK
#Alevelphilosophy

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Sep 4

@torchoxford.bsky.social @oxmedhum.bsky.social

Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Sep 4

🎙️AI and Mental Health: Alberto Giubilini joins Michele De Prisco on the Brains On Brains podcast from @ecnp.eu
Can AI act as a moral advisor in psychiatry? What consent and equity dilemmas do we face? Should we fear or embrace these tools?
youtu.be/1b-azyBd3A8?...

#ethics #mentalhealth #AIEthics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Sep 1

We're super pleased to welcome @isernmas.bsky.social back to the UOI, who is visiting us from the University of the Balearic Islands, where Carme is an Assistant Professor in #MoralPhilosophy

We hope you have a great time in Oxford, Carme!

#ethics #practicalethics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Aug 26

A new experimental blog series by Hazem Zohny, Practically Prompted, uses large language models (LLMs) to write a Practical Ethics blog-style post, with some light human commentary about the output.

Head to our blog to read more: blog.practicalethics.ox.ac.uk

#Ethics #PracticalEthics #AIethics

Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Aug 25

We're pleased to welcome @existwell.bsky.social to Oxford! David is Associate Professor at #JohnHopkinsUniversity with a research focus on psychedelic and psychedelic-like mental states. Specifically, how brief experiences can occasionally result in long-term changes to well-being.
#practicalethics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Aug 21

A new open access paper from Katrien Devolder, @joshrottman.bsky.social, @qinyuxiao.bsky.social, Guy Kahane, Lucius Caviola, Lauren Yip & @nadirafaber.bsky.social explores public views on the creation and treatment of human-animal chimeras.
doi.org/10.1007/s116...

#ethics #chimeras #publicscience

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Aug 21

Call for participants! Brainstorming AI Risks and Solutions:
Interactive Workshop with Nokia Bell Labs' Social and Responsible AI Team. Participants wanted to join for a collaborative session using proven strategic foresight techniques. ONLINE 22 and 26 August.
social-dynamics.net/interventions

AI Risks and Solutions Workshop - Nokia Bell Labs

social-dynamics.net

Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Aug 19

Sanja Šćepanović (Nokia Bell Labs) and Alberto Giubilini presenting a 'Perspective Pairing' session at the Oxford Summer Academy for the Social Science of Health Innovation, organised by the @oxprimarycare.bsky.social
For more info: www.phc.ox.ac.uk/events/oxfor...
#health #innovation

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Aug 18

Over the last 8 weeks we've explored the Ethics of AI through questions about #privacy, #labour, #relationships, moral agency and the systems we’re building. Join us for 1 final class reflecting with Hazem Zohny on what AI ethics is really asking us to consider.
www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/bitesize-eth...

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · Aug 18

Tom Douglas and @dralexispaton.bsky.social discuss the ethics of chemical castration with Anne McElvoy on Across the Red Line. Listen in here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#chemicalcastration #ethics #conflictresolution

Across the Red Line - Series 8 - Anne McElvoy hosts a debate on chemical castration: justice reform or ethical overreach for offenders - BBC Sounds

Anne McElvoy explores chemical castration for sex offenders. Is it ethical or necessary?

www.bbc.co.uk

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