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Further events of interest can be found in the College of Social Sciences and International Studies events calendar.
Past Egenis events can be found here.
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25 March 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: "Are biopsychological theories addiction biased, prejudicial and harmful to drug users? Yes", Dr Lee Hogarth (University of Exeter)Psychologists have a long history of exaggerating biogenic theories of unusual behaviour which are prejudicial and harmful to socially marginalised groups. This concern exists in relation to addiction theory, specifically, whether the brain disease model of addiction (BDMA), with its emphasis on biological determinants and medical solutions, promotes stigma towards drug users and degrades their confidence in personal recovery.. Full details | Add event |
17 April 2024 | 14:00 | IDSAI Research Seminar: 'SQL and Large Language Models: A Marriage Made in Heaven?' with Professor Paolo PapottiIDSAI Research Seminar. Full details | Add event |
29 April 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: "Mopping up the mainstream: on the turfing of clinical genomics", Prof Adam Hedgecoe (Cardiff University)Over the past twenty years, the idea of mainstreaming genetic services within the NHS – i.e. allowing the commissioning of genetic tests without input from clinical genetics professionals – has gained ground in policy and practice. Drawing on ethnographic observation of meetings between clinical geneticists and other related staff, this paper shows how, despite scepticism, mainstreaming has entered professional discourse, how non-genetics professionals’ ordering of tests produces problems and how genetics professionals are then required to – in Charles Bosks’ memorable phrase – ‘mop up’ these mistakes. This paper then explores how this process shapes clinical geneticists’ understanding of other medics’ technical and moral limitations.. Full details | Add event |
13 May 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: Prof Mauricio Suarez (Complutense University of Madrid)Title, abstract and registration details to follow. Full details | Add event |
3 June 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar Dr Milena Ivanova (University of Cambridge)Title, Abstract and registration details to follow. Full details | Add event |
10 June 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: Dr Emily Webster (Durham University)Title, abstract and registration details to follow. Full details | Add event |
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19 March 2024 | 13:00 | Workshop: “Mind and science in the early modern world”The early modern period (1500-1800) saw remarkable and widespread changes in our conception of the mind and its role in scientific inquiry. Natural philosophers negotiated new concepts and new methods of proof, which transformed our understanding of the place of human beings in the natural world and their capacity to penetrate its secrets.. Full details | Add event |
17 - 19 April 2024 | 9:15 | Understanding Life in a Changing Planet: 20+2 Years of Egenis, the Centre for the Study of the Life SciencesMarking the 20th anniversary of Egenis, this three-day event will feature an exciting line-up of distinguished international guest speakers, alumni, and current members of Egenis. Speakers will explore some of the key ideas developed at Egenis and their wider impact, as well as looking ahead to the main opportunities and challenges for the interdisciplinary studies of the life sciences in our changing planet. The event will also honour the achievements of Professor John Dupré, co-founder of Egenis and one of the world’s leading philosophers of biology. Full details | Add event |
22 - 23 May 2024 | 9:00 | IDSAI - Artificial Intelligence for Geological Modelling and MappingRapid developments in AI and data science are unlocking new opportunities for how we go about modelling and mapping the Earth. This timely conference will bring together international experts in geoscientific applications of statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to share perspectives and discuss how we can maximise the benefit of these technologies in the future of geological modelling and mapping. Full details | Add event |
When | Time | Description | Add to your calendar |
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19 March 2024 | 13:00 | Workshop: “Mind and science in the early modern world”The early modern period (1500-1800) saw remarkable and widespread changes in our conception of the mind and its role in scientific inquiry. Natural philosophers negotiated new concepts and new methods of proof, which transformed our understanding of the place of human beings in the natural world and their capacity to penetrate its secrets.. Full details | Add event |
25 March 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: "Are biopsychological theories addiction biased, prejudicial and harmful to drug users? Yes", Dr Lee Hogarth (University of Exeter)Psychologists have a long history of exaggerating biogenic theories of unusual behaviour which are prejudicial and harmful to socially marginalised groups. This concern exists in relation to addiction theory, specifically, whether the brain disease model of addiction (BDMA), with its emphasis on biological determinants and medical solutions, promotes stigma towards drug users and degrades their confidence in personal recovery.. Full details | Add event |
16 April 2024 | 17:00 | Exeter Science and Technology Studies (STS) Network SocialEgenis has a strong tradition of STS scholarship in conversation with philosophy and history of the life sciences across multiple generations. This extends beyond our home department of SPSPA and in recent years STS has been flourishing at Exeter across many more disciplines, and concerns beyond the life sciences.. Full details | Add event |
17 - 19 April 2024 | 9:15 | Understanding Life in a Changing Planet: 20+2 Years of Egenis, the Centre for the Study of the Life SciencesMarking the 20th anniversary of Egenis, this three-day event will feature an exciting line-up of distinguished international guest speakers, alumni, and current members of Egenis. Speakers will explore some of the key ideas developed at Egenis and their wider impact, as well as looking ahead to the main opportunities and challenges for the interdisciplinary studies of the life sciences in our changing planet. The event will also honour the achievements of Professor John Dupré, co-founder of Egenis and one of the world’s leading philosophers of biology. Full details | Add event |
17 April 2024 | 14:00 | IDSAI Research Seminar: 'SQL and Large Language Models: A Marriage Made in Heaven?' with Professor Paolo PapottiIDSAI Research Seminar. Full details | Add event |
29 April 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: "Mopping up the mainstream: on the turfing of clinical genomics", Prof Adam Hedgecoe (Cardiff University)Over the past twenty years, the idea of mainstreaming genetic services within the NHS – i.e. allowing the commissioning of genetic tests without input from clinical genetics professionals – has gained ground in policy and practice. Drawing on ethnographic observation of meetings between clinical geneticists and other related staff, this paper shows how, despite scepticism, mainstreaming has entered professional discourse, how non-genetics professionals’ ordering of tests produces problems and how genetics professionals are then required to – in Charles Bosks’ memorable phrase – ‘mop up’ these mistakes. This paper then explores how this process shapes clinical geneticists’ understanding of other medics’ technical and moral limitations.. Full details | Add event |
13 May 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: Prof Mauricio Suarez (Complutense University of Madrid)Title, abstract and registration details to follow. Full details | Add event |
22 - 23 May 2024 | 9:00 | IDSAI - Artificial Intelligence for Geological Modelling and MappingRapid developments in AI and data science are unlocking new opportunities for how we go about modelling and mapping the Earth. This timely conference will bring together international experts in geoscientific applications of statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to share perspectives and discuss how we can maximise the benefit of these technologies in the future of geological modelling and mapping. Full details | Add event |
3 June 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar Dr Milena Ivanova (University of Cambridge)Title, Abstract and registration details to follow. Full details | Add event |
10 June 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: Dr Emily Webster (Durham University)Title, abstract and registration details to follow. Full details | Add event |