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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 01/10/2026

Jonathan Pugh & the Institute of Art and Law's Alex Herman presented the free, online DARCA tool for the restitution of cultural property to UNESCO Regional Dialogue in Geneva. DARCA is designed for those working with cultural collections: www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/darca Photo: Frédéric Choffat ©CSU/OFC

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 15/09/2026

Join us for Oxford's first Wonder Wander! (Fri 25th Sept at 5:30pm). Tickets are going fast, so bag them soon. Donations are also warmly appreciated, if you can't attend in person - all donations go to @thoughtfulp4c.bsky.social and support philosophical activities for children. #Ethics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 04/09/2026

Competition time! If questions about our responsibilities towards each other, our planet and our future make you think, and you're a UK student in years 11-13 then this video competition is for you! Find out more here: www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/perc #ethics #competition #responsibility #Alevels #GCSE

A green background highlights the text: Practical Ethics and Responsibility Competition for years 11-13, deadline for entries 4th Jan 2027. The URL for further details is www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/perc. The slide includes a landscape photo of smiling teenagers - the 2026 competition finalists.

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 21/08/2026

Have you ever found yourself thinking about what we should do, not just what we can do? If so, and if you're an undergraduate or graduate student in the UK, then we have the competition for you! For more info: www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/uehiro-oxfor... #essaycompetition #practicalethics #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 20/08/2026

How can #philosophy help us to reach practical conclusions when we face deep #disagreements about what matters? Jonathan Pugh concludes this year's Bitesize Ethics programme with his talk 'Difficult Decisions in Healthcare'. youtu.be/Y9qxQkaJy9s?... @oxmedhum.bsky.social #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 07/08/2026

Could AI allow part of us to live on after we die? Dr Voinea explores that question through the idea of “digital doppelgängers”, AI systems trained on a person’s data to resemble their voice, memories, values, and personality. Watch here: practicalethics.web.ox.ac.uk/bitesize-eth...

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 24/07/2026

Earlier this year, Deputy Director of Education, Dr Alberto Giubilini, gave a talk at the Centre for Personalised Medicine. The talk is now available to watch online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdgK... #Ethics #PracticalEthics #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 09/07/2026

The Uehiro Oxford Institute is seeking a new Director. Candidates must showcase strong strategic and people leadership skills as well as vision. A candidate pack and information on how to apply can be found at Minerva Search (link below). Closing date: noon Wed 2 Sept 2026. #WeAreHiring #Ethics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 04/06/2026

Bitesize Ethics is back! Join us on Wednesdays for free, #online ethics classes exploring 'Life, death and difficult decisions', 24 Jun-12 Aug. No prior knowledge required, all welcome. Register: www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/bitesize-eth... @oxmedhum.bsky.social #bitesize #ethics #FreeEducation #life

Two-tone, mostly text-based poster advertising the free online programme for Bitesize Ethics 2026: Life, death and difficult decisions. 24 June-12 August. Open for registration: https:llshorturl.at/Tn8bE A bubble image illustrates life (a seedling), death (a candle) and difficult decisions (a person in a maze) connecting the two.

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 02/06/2026

We're pleased to welcome our visiting student, Reem Ayad, who is visiting the Philosophical Moral Psychology Lab at the UOI. Her research examines how relational contexts shape moral evaluations of AI agents. #Ethics #PracticalEthics #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 29/05/2026

Register now to join online for Miranda Fricker's Uehiro Lectures - the first in the series takes place 1st June, 4:30pm, at the HB Allen Centre, Oxford: shorturl.at/G6KKA Prof. Fricker will be discussing her concepts of 'Communicative Blaming' and minimalistic blame in the first lecture.

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 18/05/2026

This Friday 22nd May, UOI Deputy Director of Education Alberto Giubilini will give a keynote talk on AI and language. To attend, write to humanities@torch.ox.ac.uk #Ethics #PracticalEthics #AIEthics #AI

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 29/04/2026

Annual Uehiro Lectures with Prof Miranda Fricker (Julius Silver Professor, NYU). The series 'Moral Pressures: Bending Time, Shaping Wills' will take place on June 1, 3 and 8, 4:30-6:15. All welcome: www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/2026-lecture... #ethics #practicalethics #PhilosophyMatters #MirandaFricker

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 28/04/2026

We're pleased to welcome Dr Borgar Jølstad, who is visiting us from Norway (University of Oslo and Akershus University Hospital.) During his visit, he will conduct research on how to value procreative interventions such as IVF. #Ethics #PracticalEthics #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 28/04/2026

Trinity term is here, and we are happy to welcome our visiting students for the term! Swipe to learn more about our wonderful visiting students, researching medical innovations, legal systems, moral enhancement and public health policies - amongst other things. #Ethics #Practicalethics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 20/04/2026

We're pleased to welcome Noor Jaser, a visiting doctoral researcher from KU Leuven, Belgium. Noor is conducting research on prenatal diagnosis and termination of pregnancy for Muslims in Belgium. #ethics #practicalethics #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 15/04/2026

Registrations for the Annual Uehiro Lectures 2026 are now open: uehiro.ox.ac.uk/2026-lecture... This lecture series, titled 'Moral Pressures: Bending Time, Shaping Wills', is going to be given by Prof Miranda Fricker, NYU. #Ethics #Practicalethics #Philosophymatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 13/04/2026

We're delighted to welcome our new Institute Manager, Dr Mark Butler. Mark will be supporting the Institute Director and academic leadership with operations, governance, and professional services. Welcome to Uehiro, Mark! #Ethics #PracticalEthics #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 09/04/2026

What do young people actually think about the risks of generative AI—and how can their experiences help make AI safer? Join the webinar to find out: April 21st, 4:30pm BST. #AIsafety #youngresearchers #ethics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 01/04/2026

We're delighted to welcome Dr Kartik Upadhyaya, who is joining the UOI as as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, working on the Oxford Martin Programme on Decarceration. #Ethics #PracticalEthics #PhilosophyMatters #Decarceration

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 25/03/2026

🏆Congratulations to our superb #PERC 2026 finalists, who competed in a full day of debates in Oxford. The top spot was claimed by The Royal Latin School. 2nd place went to Westminster School, 3rd to Highgate School & 4th to Varndean College. We are very #proud of all the teams! #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 18/03/2026

🏆We can now share the Uehiro Essay Prize results! Undergrad winner: Zineb Zbirou Yatta (University of Warwick) Grad winner: Adam Hudson (LSE) Runners up: Ethan Beri and Clodagh Commane (University of Oxford) Huge congratulations to our finalists! #PhilosophyMatters #ethics #prize #Congratulations

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 11/03/2026

We're pleased to announce the finalists of the #EssayPrize, and to invite you to the Final event where they will be presenting their entries. When: 17th March 2026, 5:30pm Where: HB Allen Centre Register for the event here: shorturl.at/IhLKW #ethics #practicalethics #Philosophymatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 11/03/2026

In the lead up to the @thebpa.bsky.social #PhilosophyFortnight we were proud to announce #DARCA – a freely available online tool to help establish the moral case for the restitution of cultural objects. Access DARCA here: darca.uehiro.ox.ac.uk

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 04/03/2026

he Uehiro Oxford Institute is delighted to reveal the results of this year's Essay Prize competition. First up, we have the Highly Commended essays - free to read on our blog: blog.uehiro.ox.ac.uk #Ethics #PracticalEthics #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 04/03/2026

This two-day workshop brings together Mexican and UK scholars and practitioners to ask a fundamental question—what, if anything, makes for good euthanasia legislation.

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 24/02/2026

We're pleased to welcome Dr Koji Tachibana, who is visiting us from Chiba University, Japan. During his time at the UOI, he aims to advance his research on virtue ethics and space ethics. #Ethics #PracticalEthics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 17/02/2026

In this new podcast UOI's Dominic Wilkinson is joined by Zainab Nur (Hidden Voices) & @briandavidearp.bsky.social (Nat. Uni. of Singapore) to discuss #FemaleCircumcision - as part of the Antitheses project 'Engaging with disagreement, polarisation and uncertainty'. Watch: youtu.be/UiQBmaa-Iz4?...

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 16/02/2026

We're pleased to welcome Iley Paul Frohlich, a visiting student from the University of Freiburg, Germany. Iley's research interests are in trans and posthumanism, philosophical anthropology, philosophy of technology, and bioethics. #Ethics #PracticalEthics #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 16/02/2026

A new blog post by Dr Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert explores the increasing use of AI-driven chatbots for therapy. Read the full post at shorturl.at./64s4z #Ethics #PracticalEthics #AIethics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 16/02/2026

We're pleased to welcome Joost Mollen, who is joining us as a postdoctoral research fellow starting this week. Joost's research interests are in applied philosophy, the ethics of technology, and research ethics. At the UOI, Joost is joining the Ethics of Predictive Technologies team. #ethics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 03/02/2026

We're pleased to welcome Dr Federico Bina, who has started as a postdoctoral research fellow for the Philosophical Moral Psychology Lab at the UOI. We're looking forward to working with you, Federico! #Ethics #PracticalEthics #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 26/01/2026

On Jan 23rd, UOI Research Fellow Madeline G. Reinecke @mgreinecke.bsky.social appeared on the @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social #VerifiedLive programme, where she discussed the UK Government's consultation on a social media ban for those under 16. #PhilosophyMatters #Ethics #PracticalEthics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 21/01/2026

We're pleased to welcome the 2026 cohort of visiting BMedSc (Hons) students, who have come all the way from Monash University. Over the course of two terms, they will pursue in-depth research in medical ethics, under the supervision of staff from the Uehiro Oxford Institute and Monash University.

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 16/01/2026

We're pleased to welcome Dr Aidan Runagall-McNaul, who is joining us as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Philosophical Moral Psychology Lab. #Ethics #PracticalEthics #PhilosophyMatters #moralpsychology

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 16/01/2026

We're pleased to welcome Dr Kim Leontiev, joining us as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Ethics of Predictive Technologies. #Ethics #PracticalEthics #PhilosophyMatters #PredictiveTechnology

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 13/01/2026

A warm welcome to Til Eyinck, who is visiting the UOI from the Cologne Centre for Contemporary Epistemology and the Kantian tradition. At the UOI, he will be working on understanding folklore and cultural heritage from a philosophical point of view. #ethics #PracticalEthics #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 08/01/2026

'We must broaden our perspective on biases when developing and deploying AI systems, addressing questions of vulnerability, power, and justice.' says @evamariahille.bsky.social Learn about her work: youtube.com/shorts/XKGcR... #WiE More remarkable women, every Thursday. #ethics #PhilosophyMatters

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 08/01/2026

Marcello Ienca @marcelloienca.bsky.social (Prof of Ethics of AI & Neuroscience at the Technical University of Munich) was joined by @mgreinecke.bsky.social for the Oxford Neuroethics Lecture at Wolfson College: "Who Is Afraid of Mind Reading? The Science, Ethics and Policy of Decoding Thought”

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 07/01/2026

New vacancies: 2 Career Development Research Fellows to support teaching on the MSt in Practical Ethics. This post would be suitable for those with a PhD in #AIEthics, #neuroethics, #Philosophy of #Psychiatry or #DataEthics. Apply: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPV975/c... #jobvacancy #hiring #workwithus

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 06/01/2026

Applications for Oxford University's MSt in Practical Ethics are due by 28th January! This part-time, flexible course is designed to give you the tools to analyse real-life moral dilemmas with philosophical rigour. Head to our website for more details: www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/Mst-in-practical-ethics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 05/01/2026

Good luck to all the teams entering our annual Practical Ethics and Responsibility Competition (#PERC) today! The deadline is 4pm so don't delay! uehiro.web.ox.ac.uk

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 22/12/2025

Wishing everyone a joyful celebration, a happy holiday, and a peaceful 2026 - from the staff and students of the Uehiro Oxford Institute. See you next year!

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 16/12/2025

We're looking forward to our second Christmas #Bitesize class tomorrow, on the topic of #Hedonism and the Value of #Pleasure, provided by UOI Director Prof Roger Crisp. If you'd like to join us there's still time to book a place: www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/bitesize-eth...

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 12/12/2025

There's still time to create your videos and take part in our 2026 #PERC video competition! If questions about our responsibility to others & our planet make you think & you are in Year 11-13 this is the #competition for you. www.uehiro.ox.ac.uk/perc #ethics #philosophy #REchatUK #Alevelphilosophy

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 12/12/2025

We're delighted to feature the ideas of Prof @bprainsack.bsky.social for this week's #WiE - in which Barbara focusses on her key message of solidarity. 'Solidarity gets us to the places that justice does not reach.' More remarkable women, every Thursday. Stay curious. #PhilosophyMatters #ethics

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 11/12/2025

Thanks to the Institute for Ethics in AI for hosting a really interesting AI Ethics Day - bringing together researchers across disciplines to explore ongoing work in Oxford and to develop new collaborations. A great way to explore the future of #AI and #ethics at the University.

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 10/12/2025

We were honoured to welcome Prof. Kimberley Brownlee to deliver the 2025 Uehiro Lectures, where she examined reproductive rights: men’s reliance on others for reproduction, the risks gestation poses for women, and girls’ distinct rights to be protected from gestational labour. shorturl.at/ysRqD

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 08/12/2025

Mehrunisha Suleman (Ethox), UOI's @albertogiubilini2.bsky.social and Robert Eaglestone (Royal Holloway) present at the Uehiro/Medical Humanities conference last week on #Boredom and #Disaffectedness.

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Uehiro Oxford Institute @uehiro.ox.ac.uk · 05/12/2025

In this article for 'Analysis', Tom Douglas explores whether it is possible to trespass on another’s body without touching them, and perhaps even without physically acting on their body. Read for free: shorturl.at/OwEQq

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