Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre
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Welcome to the IDEA Centre (Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied) – a specialist unit for teaching, research, training, and consultancy in applied ethics, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary.
For two decades, our diverse and vibrant community has brought ethics to life, blending in-depth theoretical enquiry with real-world experience to address the most complex ethical issues facing the world today.
The IDEA Centre is actively working to build a diverse and inclusive community that supports all staff and students.
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Studying with us
We consult with practitioners and professional bodies to ensure that our work reflects the latest social, technological, and political developments worldwide. No matter which field you're working, researching, or studying in, you’ll be able to apply what you learn in all aspects of your daily life.
Undergraduate
Find out how we integrate ethics into a wide range of subject areas across the University. Discover opportunities to expand your knowledge of ethics as part of your undergraduate studies.
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Explore your interests through specialist teaching and independent research. Choose from flexible study options to gain transferable skills that will add value in a wide range of careers.
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Undertake independent research and gain in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialism. For our 20th anniversary, we are pleased to offer two PhD scholarships in applied ethics beginning October 2025.
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Study ethics as part of your undergraduate degree and develop a new perspective on your subject. Gain an additional qualification and skills that will be invaluable to your future career.
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Enhance your professional development and find out if studying ethics is for you. Explore key issues in professional ethics and consider different ways of addressing them effectively.
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Gain the skills needed to make good ethical decisions in the workplace and continue your professional development with ethics training tailored to your working environment.
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Whether you’re studying, researching, or working in a relevant field, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to connect and collaborate with others. Present at one of our seminars, attend our Annual Ilkley Colloquium, or join our Professional Ethics Network or Ethics Theme Teams. This we’ll also be hosting a range of special 20th anniversary activities and events – watch this space for more details!
Our research
Ethics play a role in every aspect of our lives, and our research activity reflects this diversity. Our staff and students are engaged in research on a huge variety of ethical issues, from finance to artificial intelligence.
Our professional links around the world ensure that our research is highly topical. We also excel in delivering commissioned research that is well-suited to practical, real-world applications.
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Thursday 9 January 2025 - Friday 10 January 2025
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Saturday 18 January 2025, 09:30 - 21:00
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