Course on applied ethics in nanobiotechnology
11 March 2007 - 11 March 2007
United Kingdom
A course entitled 'Strategic Communication & Applied Ethics in Nanobiotechnology' will take place in Oxford, UK, from 11 to16 March.
This intensive, one-week course will consist of a programme of expert lectures, case studies, exercises, role play, group discussions and debate.
The course aims to help participants acquire:
- knowledge of the relevant ethical, legal and social aspects of nanobiotechnology;
- skills to communicate effectively with the media and the public;
- understanding of issues involved in the public acceptance of nanobiotechnology.
The course is aimed at researchers from universities, research institutions and companies who want to update, extend and apply their knowledge in the field of communication and ethics in nanobiotechnology. The course also welcomes participants from university, company and government administration with a professional interest in nanobiotechnology, communication and applied ethics.
This course is organised by Nanobio-RAISE, an EU-funded project bringing together nanobiotechnologists, ethicists and communication specialists with the aim of anticipating the societal and ethical issues likely to arise as nanobiotechnologies develop.For more information, please visit:
http://nanobio-raise.org/(opens in new window)
This intensive, one-week course will consist of a programme of expert lectures, case studies, exercises, role play, group discussions and debate.
The course aims to help participants acquire:
- knowledge of the relevant ethical, legal and social aspects of nanobiotechnology;
- skills to communicate effectively with the media and the public;
- understanding of issues involved in the public acceptance of nanobiotechnology.
The course is aimed at researchers from universities, research institutions and companies who want to update, extend and apply their knowledge in the field of communication and ethics in nanobiotechnology. The course also welcomes participants from university, company and government administration with a professional interest in nanobiotechnology, communication and applied ethics.
This course is organised by Nanobio-RAISE, an EU-funded project bringing together nanobiotechnologists, ethicists and communication specialists with the aim of anticipating the societal and ethical issues likely to arise as nanobiotechnologies develop.For more information, please visit:
http://nanobio-raise.org/(opens in new window)