Ethics and credibility in science and technology

Ethics and credibility in science and technology are crucial for the advancement of knowledge, the trustworthiness of research, and the responsible application of scientific discoveries. Join this online dialogue with the Unite! Alliance researchers and learn more, together with school classes from 9 European cities.

The European University Alliance “Unite!”, will jointly participate in the European Researchers’ Night. The objectives of the online event will be:

To explain some elements and reflections on ethics and credibility in science and technology, which are crucial for the advancement of knowledge, the trustworthiness of research, and the responsible application of scientific discoveries. These principles ensure that scientific and technological developments are conducted and communicated in ways that are fair, transparent, and beneficial to society.
To briefly present the European University “Unite!” and its offer for prospective students (presented by the Secretary General of unite!)
To show that the researcher’s job is interesting, exciting, amazing and provides an opportunity to work with colleagues from all around the world

Agenda of the session

10:00 – 10:05 Introduction of the session (Moderator: Milica Zivanic, SURE! Representative from UPC, Barcelona)
10:05 – 10:10 Welcome address by Unite! Secretary General
10:15 – 10:30 AI-Robotics: Trustworthiness, Trustiness, Truthiness, and Failing Democracy
Speaker: Prof. Cecilio Angulo Bahón
Institution/Company: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
10:30 – 10:40 Submitted questions (school classes)
10:40 – 10:55 Ethics and consequences of emerging AI tools
Speaker: Dr. Teresa Marcinów
Institution: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
10:55 – 11:05 Submitted questions (school classes)
11:05 – 11:20 AI governance
Speaker: Prof. em. Carl-Gustaf Jansson
Institution/Company: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
11:20 – 11:30 Submitted questions (school classes)
11:30 – 11:55 Discussion and debate between speakers and audience
Dr. Teresa Marcinów, Prof. Cecilio Angulo Bahón, Prof. em. Carl-Gustaf Jansson
11:55 – 12:00 Closure