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The Department of Bioethics warmly invites you to Otago Bioethics Seminar 2026. This monthly seminar series is open to all University of Otago staff and students, and the public.

We had a lovely evening talking with Health Sciences First-Year students about their study options in Bioethics! Lots of interest in our brand-new BITC 101 Bioethics in Aotearoa paper that will be launched in semester 2, as well as in our Minor in Bioethics. There were no mandarins left at the end of the evening, and yes, all chocolate fish were also gone 😊

Our Bioethics colleague Tania Moerenhout will be speaking about the ethical considerations of using AI in health care and research at the panel discussion of this meeting hosted by the University of Otago in partnership with the AI in Health Research Network. This event is for researchers, the digital health community, and clinicians working at the intersection of AI and health – it would be great if you could join us there!

REGISTER HERE:
https://lnkd.in/esNUWr32

Join us at the Otago Open Days – Sunday 3 May & Monday 4 May!

The University of Otago is welcoming prospective students to explore their study options, attend information sessions, and tour the campus. Come and find out about the Minor in Bioethics: a unique opportunity to add a bioethics qualification to almost any degree at Otago.

We will be presenting at the following times:

Sunday 3 May | 1:30 pm | Burns 2
Monday 4 May | 9:30 am | Archway 4

We look forward to meeting you at the Otago Open Days!
https://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/subjects/bioethics

The Department of Bioethics warmly invites you to the Otago Bioethics Seminar of 2026. This monthly seminar series is open to all University of Otago staff and students, as well as the public.

The Department of Bioethics warmly invites you to the first Otago Bioethics Seminar of 2026. This monthly seminar series is open to all University of Otago staff and students, and the public.

New head of department in the house!
Josephine (Josie) Johnston started in the role of HoD on Monday, taking over from Associate Professor Mike King, who was HoD for the previous 3 years. “It’s a huge privilege to lead this fantastic group of teachers and researchers. Bioethics is a dynamic and exciting field, and the issues we work on are of importance to almost everyone at some point in their lives. We in Bioethics have an incredible opportunity to make a difference in policy, practice, and society.”

And that’s a wrap! Looking back on an excellent AABHL conference with several of our staff and students attending and presenting. Interesting sessions, engaging discussions, and inspiring connections — a wonderful way to see out 2025 and to gather inspiration for new endeavours in 2026! With a special thank you to Angela Ballantyne, Lynley Anderson, and Taryn Knox for their contributions to the conference organisation.

An amazing article on our very own Professor. Lynley Anderson!

Lynley's dedication to the Bioethics Centre at the University of Otago over the last 30 years is unmatched.

Please enjoy the article which documents Lynley's wonderful career and her commitment to the field of Bioethics.

Article:

Championing bioethics the cornerstone of 30-year career After 30 years of working in bioethics at Otago, Professor Lynley Anderson is no stranger to controversial and complex issues.