Festival of Research and Engagement at School of Advance Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social in the iconic Senate House where the @ip-sas.bsky.social Centre for the Study of the Senses will present its work. Come along if you can
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Discover the School of Advanced Study at the SAS Festival of Research & Engagement. Join us for a day of discovery, conversation and inspiration. Come along for the whole day or simply drop in and follow your curiosity. 📍 Senate House, London 📅 Thursday 8 October | 10am–3pm https://bit.ly/3VdTACV
Fascinating piece in today's Financial Times (@financialtimes.com) featuring Professor Barry Smith (@barrycsmith.bsky.social) of the Institute of Philosophy (@ip-sas.bsky.social) discussing our sense of smell - and why it can't be accommodated in the digital world.
Why we can thumb our noses at AI ft.trib.al/Jn0nXaT
We are delighted to welcome Prof Helen Steward, who will deliver the annual Jacobsen Lecture on 22 Oct. Join us for "Is There a Metaphysics of Causation?”, hosted by the Jacobsen Trust Fund & the IP. philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
Jacobsen Lecture: Prof Helen Steward, Is there a metaphysics of causation?
This event is brought to you by the Jacobsen Trust Fund and the SAS Institute of Philosophy
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We’re thrilled to host the two-day Research in the Headlines workshop in collaboration with the Future Leaders Fellows Development Network on 21–22 October. Find out more and register here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
Commanding the Narrative: Navigating Headlines, Impact & Public Scrutiny.
The event is co hosted by the y Future Leaders Fellows Development Network and the Institute of Philosphy
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We couldn't have been happier to host our Philosophy of AI Summer School in Venice this year! Take a look at this short video for a glimpse of the week, and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content. youtube.com/shorts/0Giad... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
Reasoning and Agency in AI Summer School, Venice 2026 (short)
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Congratulations to Professor Nicholas Shea of @ip-sas.bsky.social, who has been elected a Fellow @britishacademy.bsky.social. Professor Shea is one of 92 scholars elected for 2026 including colleagues from across the University of London federation. www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Professor Nicholas Shea elected Fellow of the British Academy
Congratulations to Professor Nicholas Shea, Professor of Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy, School of Advanced Study, who has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy.
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Congratulations to Professor Nicholas Shea, Professor of Philosophy at the Institute of Philosophy, School of Advanced Study, who has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social @britishacademy.bsky.social
Congratulations to our very own Prof Nicholas Shea who has been awarded an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social
Professor Nicholas Shea awarded an ERC Advanced Grant
Professor Shea, who is based at the School of Advanced Study's Institute of Philosophy, was awarded an ERC Advanced Grant within the Social Sciences and Humanities domain.
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Welcome to the Reasoning and Agency in AI: Philosophy of AI Summer School in Venice! We kicked off this year's programme with a fascinating presentation by Boris Babic from The University of Hong Kong. Off to a great start, with an exciting week ahead! @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
Join us on 11/06 for the Becoming Political: Adolescence & The Future of Democracy Conference. The conference will focus on youth political attitudes and participation across Europe and beyond. Registrations: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social
Becoming Political: Adolescence & The Future of Democracy Conference
This event is organised by the Centre of the Politics of Feelings
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Book Launch: Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence, by Brian Wong (HKU). The book offers a sustained exploration of the ethics and geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence through the lenses of political philosophy. philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
Book Launch | Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence
This event is in collaboration with our partners at the Philosophy Department at The University of Hong Kong
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We are kicking off the first day of the London–Berkeley Graduate Philosophy Conference with presentations from students from Berkeley and the University of London. Thanks to the Warburg Institute for hosting us! @sas-news.bsky.social @warburginstitute.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
Join us for the Factual Polarization and the Politics of Identity workshop on 5/06. The workshop brings together political theorists and philosophers to examine the mechanisms driving factual polarization. Registration philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
Factual Polarization and the Politics of Identity
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We are very excited to welcome you all to the London–Berkeley Graduate Philosophy Conference on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May 2026! Register here to secure your spot: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social
London-Berkeley Graduate Philosophy Conference
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Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday in person and online on the 1st day of the Reasoning and Agency in AI Conference. Special thanks to our keynote speaker, Prof. Paul Boghossian. We’re kicking off day 2 strong with a presentation by Arianna Manzini. Stay tuned!
We are very excited to welcome you to our 4th Annual Philosophy of AI Conference tomorrow and Friday. This year’s theme is Reasoning and Agency in AI. View the full programme and details on how to attend: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social
Join us for the Philosophy & AI Research Exchange Workshop on Monday, 19 May 2026! 🤖📚View the full programme and register here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Philosophy & AI Research Exchange
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The full programme and recommended readings for the Philosophy of AI Summer School: Reasoning and Agency in AI are out now! 🌍✨Have a look at the curriculum and secure your place — only a few spots remaining! philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
PPE Seminar, 14 May 2026 | Ella Whiteley (LSE): Striking-salience and exclusion. Spaces are limited, please book a spot to secure your attendance: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
PPE Seminar | Ella Whiteley (LSE): Striking-salience and exclusion
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The 3rd Philosophy of AI Summer School is here! This year we explore Reasoning and Agency in AI. Please apply now — a few spots are remaining. Info and application link here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
Philosophy of AI Summer School - Venice 2026
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 AI Summer School will take place at the Venice International University on 15-19 June 2026. Applications now open!
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Book Launch | Emerging Questions in AI Welfare by Winnie Street and Geoff Keeling. 📘 15 May 2026 — limited spaces remaining. Don’t miss! philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social @
Book Launch | Emerging Questions in AI Welfare
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LAF Seminar 7 May 2026 | Chiara Ambrosio (UCL): Scientific Images as Pragmatist Experiments. Please register here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
LAF Seminar | Chiara Ambrosio (UCL): Scientific Images as Pragmatist Experiments
This event is part of the London Aesthetics Forum lectures.
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AI Minds Symposium (AIMS) — 14 May 🧠🤖 Philosophers & AI researchers come together to tackle big questions: can AI have minds, consciousness, or moral status? A one-day, cross-disciplinary workshop. Registrations: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social
AI Minds Symposium (AIMS)
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LAF Seminar: | Alex Fisher (Leeds): The Aesthetics of Inquiry: Cryptic Crosswords, Knowledge-Based Videogames, and Conspiracy Theories. Please register to secure your spot: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
LAF Seminar | Alex Fisher (Leeds): The Aesthetics of Inquiry: Cryptic Crosswords, Knowledge-Based Videogames, and Conspiracy Theories
The event is part of the London Aesthetics Seminar Series and hosted by the institute of Philosophy.
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The next PPE Seminar is on Thursday 23 April 2026. Alexander Prescott-Couch (Oxford) will present on "The Politics of Nuance". Please register to secure your spot: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
PPE Seminar | Alexander Prescott-Couch (Oxford): The Politics of Nuance
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Great panel discussion for British Philosophical Association campaign #PhilosophyMatters to AI @ip-sas.bsky.social AI researchers and Institute of Philosophy Fellows Winnie Street and Geoff Keeling from Google and Murray Shanahan from Google DeepMind with philosophers Ben Henke and Alex Grzankowski
Due to some scheduling changes, we have had to change the start time of the event. Please note that the event will now begin at 2:00 pm, rather than 2:30 pm as originally advertised. Event Date: 26/03/2026 @ Senate House London
The Institute of Philosophy proudly presents the 2nd Philosophy Fortnight, in collab with the BPA. Join the #PhilosophyMatters event featuring four panels on Public Policy, Food, AI, and Public Engagement. Registrations now open: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @sas-news.bsky.social
Robert Simpson: if Sam Altman is worried about these issues, we should be too. Future of Democracy and AI, @ip-sas.bsky.social , part of the British Philosophical Association Philosophy Fortnight. #PhilosophyMatters to democracy organized by @elisewoodard.bsky.social & @michaelhannon.bsky.social
The next PPE Seminar is on Thursday 26 March 2026. Joe Horton (UCL) will present: Deontology, Decision Theory, and Preferences-First. Register here: philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
PPE Seminar | Joe Horton (UCL): Deontology, Decision Theory, and Preferences-First
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