Research
Research themes
Our research centres around nine 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 Technological and Societal Change
This theme explores ethical issues that arise from the use of new technology such as AI, big data and robotics, their impact on work and social life.
MoreEthics and Climate Change
This theme explores the role of governments, organisations, citizens, and professionals in addressing global environmental challenges.
MoreEthics of Sex, Love, and Relationships (CLSR)
This theme explores the nature and significance of intimacy, sexual and relationship ethics, and how relationships may be supported by technology, social institutions, and the state.
MoreBiomedical and Healthcare Ethics
This theme explores ethical issues relating to medicine and healthcare, including consent, mental illness, conscientious objection, healthcare innovations, and health policy.
MoreNormative Ethics and Metaethics
This theme explores the nature of ethical judgements and practices, and the prospects for systematic explanations of our ethical lives.
MoreLeadership Ethics, Persuasion and Public Reason
This theme explores how people and institutions should lead, persuade, and influence others, and the obligations that come with having power or influence.
MoreMoral Psychology
This theme explores how our evaluative psychology should and shouldn’t function, including emotions, desire, rationality, free will, psychopathy, virtue, and vice.
MoreGlobal and Political Ethics
This theme explores ethical issues that arise at the level of communities, nation states, and at the supra-national level.
MoreProfessional Ethics
This theme explores ethics in sectors like finance, law, 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.