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MPLS Researcher Conference: AI & Ethics - January 15th 2026
The deadline to register for this conference is 5pm on the 19th December 2025 - The conference will take place on Thursday 15th January 2026 from 9.30am at The Mathematical Institute.
Join us on January 15th for a one-day, in-person conference hosted by the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division, bringing together researchers, technicians, and research enablers to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping scientific inquiry—and the ethical questions that arise.
This event is a showcase for cutting-edge research across the MPLS Division, with opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange, networking, and collaboration.
Register by 5pm on December 15th to ensure a spot – places are limited.
Date:
19 December 2025, 17:00
Venue:
Mathematical Institute, Woodstock Road OX2 6GG
Venue Details:
On booking
Speakers:
Professor Tom Stoneham (University of York),
Dr Heloise Stevance (Schmidt AI in Science Fellow, University of Oxford),
Professor Gemma Derrick (AI, Ethics & Research Culture, University of Bristol.),
Dr Caroline Green (AI & Ethics Institute, Oxford.)
Organising department:
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS)
Organisers:
Natia Sopromadze (Research Culture Facilitator, University of Oxford),
Professor Dimitra Rigopoulou (University of Oxford),
Dr Justin Hutchence (MPLS Division)
Organiser contact email address:
training@mpls.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk/training/mpls-researcher-conference
Cost:
free
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editors:
Sophie Campbell,
Karen Brayshaw
