Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science, and the Public

Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science, and the Public

Enabling global conversations on the ethical issues raised by cutting-edge science.

Our aims

The aims of the Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science, and the Public are to: Strengthen the social contract between scientific communities and diverse publics Engage public audiences at early stages in deliberating the ethical implications...

Our team

Meet our team – we have backgrounds in the social sciences, media, genetic counselling and design, and have a deep commitment to interdisciplinary work, cutting across the natural and social sciences, bioethics and public engagement....

News

Our blog, featuring the latest updates from our team at KCESP. Trustworthy and Responsible AIJuly 11, 2023In June, Richard was a speaker at an event that KCESP co-sponsored with the Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery...

Our aims

The aims of the Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science, and the Public are to:

  • Strengthen the social contract between scientific communities and diverse publics
  • Engage public audiences at early stages in deliberating the ethical implications of science
  • Deliver innovative and creative interactions with public audiences to achieve excellence in engagement

Recognising that both ‘the public’ and ‘scientists’ are mixed groups with many communities, values and interests, the Centre will pursue new ways to build bridges between….

  • Public audiences
  • Scientists
  • Public engagement and communication professionals
  • Ethicists
  • Social scientists
  • Community groups
  • Health Professionals

[header image credit: Daniel Lonn, Unsplash]

Trustworthy and Responsible AI

In June, Richard was a speaker at an event that KCESP co-sponsored with the Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery on Trustworthy and Responsible AI. https://youtu.be/DXORiFbl-O0?t=4521... Read More "Trustworthy and Responsible AI"

AI Art

Whenever AI is brought into discussion, there are often rumblings of panic and controversy surrounding it. In the case of AI-generated art, this situation concerns... Read More "AI Art"

Can science find better ways to say, “Hello”?

Although more effort than ever is being put into building awareness of science and the public and ethical challenges it raises, many people still regard... Read More "Can science find better ways to say, “Hello”?"

Lisa Burke interviews Anna, Catherine and Richard

Anna, Catherine and Richard were interviewed about the work of the Centre and the Citizen's Jury project by Lisa Burke from RTL Luxembourg. Video and... Read More "Lisa Burke interviews Anna, Catherine and Richard"