Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB)
@nuffieldbioethics.bsky.social
Putting ethics at the centre of decision-making in biomedicine and health.
Website: www.nuffieldbioethics.org
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Website: www.nuffieldbioethics.org
Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/NCOB_news
Ahead of the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, we have published a briefing drawing on findings from England's first Citizens' Jury on assisted dying in 2024.
Read the full briefing: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/publication/...
Read the full briefing: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/publication/...
Terminally Ill Adults (End of life) Bill, Second Reading, House of Commons– 11.09.26 - Nuffield Council on Bioethics
This briefing sets out findings from our Citizens' Jury and surveys on public views of assisted dying, and highlights where the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill aligns with or diverges from th...
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September 11, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Ahead of the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, we have published a briefing drawing on findings from England's first Citizens' Jury on assisted dying in 2024.
Read the full briefing: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/publication/...
Read the full briefing: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/publication/...
We're delighted to share a new blog from interns Eve & Safiya, who reflect on their time with us, from exploring emerging tech & bioethical challenges to learning about policy, collaboration & research:
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August 21, 2026 at 1:36 PM
We're delighted to share a new blog from interns Eve & Safiya, who reflect on their time with us, from exploring emerging tech & bioethical challenges to learning about policy, collaboration & research:
➡️ www.nuffieldbioethics.org/news-blog/ne...
➡️ www.nuffieldbioethics.org/news-blog/ne...
We are launching a new project to develop up-to-date ethics advice on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and their convergence with AI and quantum computing.
Our project will be overseen by an interdisciplinary expert Working Group, chaired by Martyn Pickersgill.
Find out more here: 🔗 bit.ly/4vVZ3ef
Our project will be overseen by an interdisciplinary expert Working Group, chaired by Martyn Pickersgill.
Find out more here: 🔗 bit.ly/4vVZ3ef
Nuffield Council on Bioethics begin work to advise on brain-computer interfaces - Nuffield Council on Bioethics
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) is launching a new project to develop up-to-date ethics advice on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and their convergence with AI and quantum computing.
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July 27, 2026 at 10:20 AM
We are launching a new project to develop up-to-date ethics advice on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and their convergence with AI and quantum computing.
Our project will be overseen by an interdisciplinary expert Working Group, chaired by Martyn Pickersgill.
Find out more here: 🔗 bit.ly/4vVZ3ef
Our project will be overseen by an interdisciplinary expert Working Group, chaired by Martyn Pickersgill.
Find out more here: 🔗 bit.ly/4vVZ3ef
In our latest blog, Professor Segun Fatumo shares reflections from his guest presentation at our recent Parliamentary and Scientific Committee event, exploring how embedding ethics across the innovation lifecycle can strengthen the UK’s science ecosystem.
🔗https://bit.ly/4eHiHoR
🔗https://bit.ly/4eHiHoR
Building Inclusive Genomic Medicine: The Ethical Path to Closing the Diversity Gap - Nuffield Council on Bioethics
Professor Segun Fatumo shares thoughts from his guest presentation at our recent Parliamentary and Scientific Committee event exploring how embedding ethics across the innovation lifecycle can strengt...
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July 3, 2026 at 10:44 AM
In our latest blog, Professor Segun Fatumo shares reflections from his guest presentation at our recent Parliamentary and Scientific Committee event, exploring how embedding ethics across the innovation lifecycle can strengthen the UK’s science ecosystem.
🔗https://bit.ly/4eHiHoR
🔗https://bit.ly/4eHiHoR
We have two exciting new opportunities to join the NCOB!
🔎 Senior Researcher (maternity cover) - Applications close on 1 July 2026
💡 Research and Policy Lead (Experimental Governance) - Applications close on 7 July 2026
Find out more about both roles and how to apply here:🔗 bit.ly/4vPWKtp
🔎 Senior Researcher (maternity cover) - Applications close on 1 July 2026
💡 Research and Policy Lead (Experimental Governance) - Applications close on 7 July 2026
Find out more about both roles and how to apply here:🔗 bit.ly/4vPWKtp
June 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
We have two exciting new opportunities to join the NCOB!
🔎 Senior Researcher (maternity cover) - Applications close on 1 July 2026
💡 Research and Policy Lead (Experimental Governance) - Applications close on 7 July 2026
Find out more about both roles and how to apply here:🔗 bit.ly/4vPWKtp
🔎 Senior Researcher (maternity cover) - Applications close on 1 July 2026
💡 Research and Policy Lead (Experimental Governance) - Applications close on 7 July 2026
Find out more about both roles and how to apply here:🔗 bit.ly/4vPWKtp
We have been working with @fphuk.bsky.social and @unibirmingham.bsky.social to develop a practical 5-stage decision-support tool designed to help policymakers identify and address ethical challenges at pace. We are now pleased to share our new report - find out more about REAL here: 🔗 bit.ly/3Q3RZNI
Nuffield Council on Bioethics publish a rapid ethics assessment to support time constrained policymakers - Nuffield Council on Bioethics
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics, working in collaboration with the University of Birmingham and Faculty of Public Health, have developed a new Rapid Ethics Assessment and Learning method, seeking to...
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June 9, 2026 at 8:37 AM
We have been working with @fphuk.bsky.social and @unibirmingham.bsky.social to develop a practical 5-stage decision-support tool designed to help policymakers identify and address ethical challenges at pace. We are now pleased to share our new report - find out more about REAL here: 🔗 bit.ly/3Q3RZNI
Neural organoids hold promise for understanding more about human brain development & disease, but how can we secure an ethical future for this advancing area of research?
Working Group Chair Prof Emily Jackson writes for @pet-bionews.bsky.social🔗➡️https://bit.ly/4v5RcLz
#makingethicsmatter
Working Group Chair Prof Emily Jackson writes for @pet-bionews.bsky.social🔗➡️https://bit.ly/4v5RcLz
#makingethicsmatter
June 3, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Neural organoids hold promise for understanding more about human brain development & disease, but how can we secure an ethical future for this advancing area of research?
Working Group Chair Prof Emily Jackson writes for @pet-bionews.bsky.social🔗➡️https://bit.ly/4v5RcLz
#makingethicsmatter
Working Group Chair Prof Emily Jackson writes for @pet-bionews.bsky.social🔗➡️https://bit.ly/4v5RcLz
#makingethicsmatter
It's our 35th anniversary and we're sharing reflections from people and organisations we've worked with over this time.
The Medical Research Council have co-funded us since 1993. Many thanks to Prof Patrick Chinnery for these supportive words.
Read more in our Impact Report: bit.ly/NCOB_35
The Medical Research Council have co-funded us since 1993. Many thanks to Prof Patrick Chinnery for these supportive words.
Read more in our Impact Report: bit.ly/NCOB_35
June 3, 2026 at 9:07 AM
It's our 35th anniversary and we're sharing reflections from people and organisations we've worked with over this time.
The Medical Research Council have co-funded us since 1993. Many thanks to Prof Patrick Chinnery for these supportive words.
Read more in our Impact Report: bit.ly/NCOB_35
The Medical Research Council have co-funded us since 1993. Many thanks to Prof Patrick Chinnery for these supportive words.
Read more in our Impact Report: bit.ly/NCOB_35
Our new report explores key questions arising in neural organoid research - using stem cells to make tiny models that mimic aspects of brain function and development.
We are calling for best practice guidance to address governance gaps and support researchers: bit.ly/neural_organ...
We are calling for best practice guidance to address governance gaps and support researchers: bit.ly/neural_organ...
May 12, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Our new report explores key questions arising in neural organoid research - using stem cells to make tiny models that mimic aspects of brain function and development.
We are calling for best practice guidance to address governance gaps and support researchers: bit.ly/neural_organ...
We are calling for best practice guidance to address governance gaps and support researchers: bit.ly/neural_organ...
📢 We are looking for three new Council members to contribute to and engage in the NCOB’s work. We are hoping to appoint members with expertise in data and AI ethics, medical science and healthcare practice.
Find out more about the role and how to apply here:🔗 bit.ly/4cLcxmJ
Apply by 1 June 2026
Find out more about the role and how to apply here:🔗 bit.ly/4cLcxmJ
Apply by 1 June 2026
May 1, 2026 at 10:29 AM
📢 We are looking for three new Council members to contribute to and engage in the NCOB’s work. We are hoping to appoint members with expertise in data and AI ethics, medical science and healthcare practice.
Find out more about the role and how to apply here:🔗 bit.ly/4cLcxmJ
Apply by 1 June 2026
Find out more about the role and how to apply here:🔗 bit.ly/4cLcxmJ
Apply by 1 June 2026
📢We are hiring!
🔎 The NCOB is looking for a proactive and organised Operations Administrator to support the senior leadership and wider team.
⏱️ Applications close on 5 May 2026
Find out more about how to apply here: bit.ly/3QKMBPf
🔎 The NCOB is looking for a proactive and organised Operations Administrator to support the senior leadership and wider team.
⏱️ Applications close on 5 May 2026
Find out more about how to apply here: bit.ly/3QKMBPf
April 17, 2026 at 11:15 AM
📢We are hiring!
🔎 The NCOB is looking for a proactive and organised Operations Administrator to support the senior leadership and wider team.
⏱️ Applications close on 5 May 2026
Find out more about how to apply here: bit.ly/3QKMBPf
🔎 The NCOB is looking for a proactive and organised Operations Administrator to support the senior leadership and wider team.
⏱️ Applications close on 5 May 2026
Find out more about how to apply here: bit.ly/3QKMBPf
📢New blog!
NCOB Director Danielle Hamm reflects on findings from the 2025 Public Attitudes to Science Survey, highlighting the role that ethics can play in securing #public #trust in science and innovation.
Read it here: 🔗 bit.ly/4caypaO
NCOB Director Danielle Hamm reflects on findings from the 2025 Public Attitudes to Science Survey, highlighting the role that ethics can play in securing #public #trust in science and innovation.
Read it here: 🔗 bit.ly/4caypaO
Trust on the line: The role of ethics in responsible science - Nuffield Council on Bioethics
NCOB Director Danielle Hamm reflects on findings from the 2025 Public Attitudes to Science survey, highlighting the role that ethics can play in securing public trust in science and innovation.
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April 15, 2026 at 11:27 AM
📢New blog!
NCOB Director Danielle Hamm reflects on findings from the 2025 Public Attitudes to Science Survey, highlighting the role that ethics can play in securing #public #trust in science and innovation.
Read it here: 🔗 bit.ly/4caypaO
NCOB Director Danielle Hamm reflects on findings from the 2025 Public Attitudes to Science Survey, highlighting the role that ethics can play in securing #public #trust in science and innovation.
Read it here: 🔗 bit.ly/4caypaO
New blog!
Council Member Suzanne Ost shares insights from her role as an expert adviser to citizens’ juries on #assisted #dying in both Jersey and England.
Read it here: 🔗 bit.ly/4bwuK6B
Council Member Suzanne Ost shares insights from her role as an expert adviser to citizens’ juries on #assisted #dying in both Jersey and England.
Read it here: 🔗 bit.ly/4bwuK6B
The Value of Citizens Juries on Assisted Dying: Hearing the Public Voice - Nuffield Council on Bioethics
Council Member Professor Suzanne Ost shares insights from her role as an expert adviser to citizens’ juries on assisted dying both in Jersey and in England.
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March 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
New blog!
Council Member Suzanne Ost shares insights from her role as an expert adviser to citizens’ juries on #assisted #dying in both Jersey and England.
Read it here: 🔗 bit.ly/4bwuK6B
Council Member Suzanne Ost shares insights from her role as an expert adviser to citizens’ juries on #assisted #dying in both Jersey and England.
Read it here: 🔗 bit.ly/4bwuK6B
Celebrating 35 years of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics 🎉
Today we share our anniversary report highlighting where our work has had its greatest impact across health and biomedical policy-making.
➡️ bit.ly/NCOB_35
Huge thanks to everyone who has been a part of this, from 1991 to today.
Today we share our anniversary report highlighting where our work has had its greatest impact across health and biomedical policy-making.
➡️ bit.ly/NCOB_35
Huge thanks to everyone who has been a part of this, from 1991 to today.
February 26, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Celebrating 35 years of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics 🎉
Today we share our anniversary report highlighting where our work has had its greatest impact across health and biomedical policy-making.
➡️ bit.ly/NCOB_35
Huge thanks to everyone who has been a part of this, from 1991 to today.
Today we share our anniversary report highlighting where our work has had its greatest impact across health and biomedical policy-making.
➡️ bit.ly/NCOB_35
Huge thanks to everyone who has been a part of this, from 1991 to today.
This week marks the next stage of our major public dialogue reviewing the 14-day rule for human embryo research, in partnership with @sciencewise.bsky.social and delivered by @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, @nationalvoices.bsky.social and @theliminalspace.bsky.social.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/4rFZZ4B
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/4rFZZ4B
February 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
This week marks the next stage of our major public dialogue reviewing the 14-day rule for human embryo research, in partnership with @sciencewise.bsky.social and delivered by @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, @nationalvoices.bsky.social and @theliminalspace.bsky.social.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/4rFZZ4B
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/4rFZZ4B
📢 Call for evidence to assist our ethical exploration of solar radiation modification (SRM).
We're seeking insights on incorporating the interests of non-human species, the environment & future generations into policy & decision making on emerging tech.
Closing 15 March.
➡️ bit.ly/CFE_SRM
We're seeking insights on incorporating the interests of non-human species, the environment & future generations into policy & decision making on emerging tech.
Closing 15 March.
➡️ bit.ly/CFE_SRM
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
📢 Call for evidence to assist our ethical exploration of solar radiation modification (SRM).
We're seeking insights on incorporating the interests of non-human species, the environment & future generations into policy & decision making on emerging tech.
Closing 15 March.
➡️ bit.ly/CFE_SRM
We're seeking insights on incorporating the interests of non-human species, the environment & future generations into policy & decision making on emerging tech.
Closing 15 March.
➡️ bit.ly/CFE_SRM
In our last blog of 2025, Melissa Haynes Agoro reflects on key themes that have emerged in our horizon scanning work this year. Read it here:🔗 bit.ly/4q8ts6u
Signals and sensemaking: A year of horizon scanning, futures and foresight - Nuffield Council on Bioethics
Melissa Haynes Agoro, Horizon Scanning Coordinator at the Nuffield Council on Bioethics reflects on themes that have emerged in our work this year.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
In our last blog of 2025, Melissa Haynes Agoro reflects on key themes that have emerged in our horizon scanning work this year. Read it here:🔗 bit.ly/4q8ts6u
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed five new Council members with a range of expertise.
@emmayhnell.bsky.social, Felicity Boardman, @julianhuppert.bsky.social, Rebecca Bennett and Suzanne Ost are joining us from this month.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/3MMRAgo
@emmayhnell.bsky.social, Felicity Boardman, @julianhuppert.bsky.social, Rebecca Bennett and Suzanne Ost are joining us from this month.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/3MMRAgo
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed five new Council members with a range of expertise.
@emmayhnell.bsky.social, Felicity Boardman, @julianhuppert.bsky.social, Rebecca Bennett and Suzanne Ost are joining us from this month.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/3MMRAgo
@emmayhnell.bsky.social, Felicity Boardman, @julianhuppert.bsky.social, Rebecca Bennett and Suzanne Ost are joining us from this month.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/3MMRAgo
The 14-day rule for human embryo research has been in place for over 30 years.
As scientific capabilities progress, and society changes, does it still reflect people's values & priorities?
As part of our ongoing review, we're pleased to share two background briefings.
➡️ bit.ly/science_ethi...
As scientific capabilities progress, and society changes, does it still reflect people's values & priorities?
As part of our ongoing review, we're pleased to share two background briefings.
➡️ bit.ly/science_ethi...
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The 14-day rule for human embryo research has been in place for over 30 years.
As scientific capabilities progress, and society changes, does it still reflect people's values & priorities?
As part of our ongoing review, we're pleased to share two background briefings.
➡️ bit.ly/science_ethi...
As scientific capabilities progress, and society changes, does it still reflect people's values & priorities?
As part of our ongoing review, we're pleased to share two background briefings.
➡️ bit.ly/science_ethi...
We are pleased to be working with @sciencewise.bsky.social @ipsosgroup.bsky.social & National Voices on a series of community conversations, held across the UK, exploring views on the 14-day rule for human embryo research.
Find out more: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/news-blog/co...
Find out more: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/news-blog/co...
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We are pleased to be working with @sciencewise.bsky.social @ipsosgroup.bsky.social & National Voices on a series of community conversations, held across the UK, exploring views on the 14-day rule for human embryo research.
Find out more: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/news-blog/co...
Find out more: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/news-blog/co...
We are pleased to share that we are launching a new project that will focus on #Solar #Radiation #Management (SRM) and its ethical considerations.
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3VvVM5w
#makingethicsmatter #geoengineering
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3VvVM5w
#makingethicsmatter #geoengineering
September 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We are pleased to share that we are launching a new project that will focus on #Solar #Radiation #Management (SRM) and its ethical considerations.
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3VvVM5w
#makingethicsmatter #geoengineering
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3VvVM5w
#makingethicsmatter #geoengineering
Just one week left to apply to join the NCOB as one of our new Council Members! 📢
For more information about the role and how to apply please see our website: lnkd.in/d8KkJ6Us
We look forward to hearing from you.
For more information about the role and how to apply please see our website: lnkd.in/d8KkJ6Us
We look forward to hearing from you.
We're #recruiting! 📢
We are looking for new Council members across a range of disciplines and sectors to contribute to the NCOB’s work.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/44Xz5g7
Applications close on Friday 19 September⏱️
#makingethicsmatter
We are looking for new Council members across a range of disciplines and sectors to contribute to the NCOB’s work.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/44Xz5g7
Applications close on Friday 19 September⏱️
#makingethicsmatter
September 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Just one week left to apply to join the NCOB as one of our new Council Members! 📢
For more information about the role and how to apply please see our website: lnkd.in/d8KkJ6Us
We look forward to hearing from you.
For more information about the role and how to apply please see our website: lnkd.in/d8KkJ6Us
We look forward to hearing from you.
Tomorrow, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Lords for its second reading. Read our briefing, which outlines the key insights from our Citizen’s Jury and highlights where the Bill aligns and diverges from the Jury’s recommendations and findings:➡️ bit.ly/3Vb8Ugi
Briefing: Terminally Ill Adults (End of life) Bill, Second Reading, House of Lords – 12.09.25 - Nuffield Council on Bioethics
This briefing outlines the key findings of our Citizens' Jury on assisted dying, and highlights where the Bill aligns and diverges from the results of the Jury and our surveys.
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September 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Tomorrow, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Lords for its second reading. Read our briefing, which outlines the key insights from our Citizen’s Jury and highlights where the Bill aligns and diverges from the Jury’s recommendations and findings:➡️ bit.ly/3Vb8Ugi
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with @isscr.org exploring how to reflect ethical insights in a timeframed international horizon scan.
Read the announcement here: bit.ly/468W2vZ
Read the announcement here: bit.ly/468W2vZ
September 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with @isscr.org exploring how to reflect ethical insights in a timeframed international horizon scan.
Read the announcement here: bit.ly/468W2vZ
Read the announcement here: bit.ly/468W2vZ
📢 We are excited to share that we have appointed four new members with expertise in horizon scanning, foresight and futures to join our Horizon Scanning Advisory Group (HSAG).
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3HTa3WI
#makingethicsmatter #horizonscanning
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3HTa3WI
#makingethicsmatter #horizonscanning
September 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
📢 We are excited to share that we have appointed four new members with expertise in horizon scanning, foresight and futures to join our Horizon Scanning Advisory Group (HSAG).
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3HTa3WI
#makingethicsmatter #horizonscanning
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3HTa3WI
#makingethicsmatter #horizonscanning