Oxford University launches new institute to tackle contemporary ethical issues

Published on October 1, 2024

A new institute with a philosophical focus on contemporary ethical issues has launched today at the University of Oxford. The institute has been made possible by a transformative gift from the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education, which has generously supported the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics since 2003.
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