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May 2007 Strategic Forum

Ethics in Real Life - Launch of The Open University Ethics Centre

Prof. Brenda Gourley
This event took place on 23rd May 2007 at 9:30am (08:30 GMT)
Berrill Lecture Theatre, The Open University, Walton Hall Campus, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
09.30-09.40 Welcome and introduction to the day Brenda Gourley, VC, The Open University.

09.40-10.40 Opening presentations (15 minutes each) Lord Puttnam, Professor Brad Hooker, Catherine Cameron, Dr John Drysdale

10.40-10.55 Coffee break

10.55-12.00 Panel discussion with the opening presenters.

12.00-12.30 The Open University's vision for the Ethics Centre: brief presentation and discussion Timothy Chappell


12.30-13.30 Lunch

13.30-13.55 Presentation: ”AIDS and the ethics of international development policy” Jeremy Hunt MP

13.55-14.10 Discussion with respondent Lesley-Anne Cull

14.15-15.30 First three parallel sessions.
  • Theme A: Reviewing the Stern Review Catherine Cameron and Chris Blackmore
  • Theme B: Ethical theory and moral practice Brad Hooker and Tim Chappell
  • Theme C: Corruption and transparency Les Budd and John Drysdale
15.30-15.45 Tea break

15.45-17.00 Second three parallel sessions:
  • Theme A: Ethical issues in science Jeff Thomas and others
  • Theme B: Learning in Second Life: Real life ethical issues Kieron Sheehy
  • Theme C: Corporate social responsibility Anja Schaeffer and Aurora Voiculescu
17.00-17.20 Closing reflections Richard Allen

17.20 Conference closes

Select from replays below
9:30 am May 2007 Strategic Forum Session 1
1:30 pm May 2007 Strategic Forum Session 2

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