Research
Research themes
Our research centres around eight broad themes, which each represent a variety of different interests. We also engage in inter-disciplinary research with other subject areas across the University.
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data research theme explores the use of data and AI in areas like engineering, banking, and robotics.
MoreEthics and Climate Change
The Ethics and Climate Change research theme explores the roles and duties of professionals in various sectors in relation to global environmental challenges.
MoreEthics, Culture and Decision-Making
The Ethics, Culture and Decision-Making research theme explores how human ethics are impacted by contextual factors such as environment and culture.
MoreHealthcare Ethics
The Healthcare Ethics research theme explores a range of ethical issues relating to medicine and healthcare, including consent, sexual ethics, and mental illness.
MoreHistory of Ethics
The History of Ethics research theme explores how the ethical and philosophical enquiries of previous eras can inform today’s work in applied ethics.
MoreLeadership Ethics, Persuasion and Public Reason
The Leadership Ethics, Persuasion and Public Reason research theme explores the ways in which people influence the beliefs and actions of others.
MoreMoral Psychology
The Moral Psychology research theme explores a range of ethical issues relating to moral psychology, including desire, rationality, psychopathy, and love.
MoreProfessional Ethics
The Professional Ethics research theme explores ethics in sectors like finance, engineering, and government, often through commissioned research projects.
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Research projects
Our research is highly diverse, and examines the application of ethics in many different aspects of human life.
Explore our research projects to find out more.