Common Ground Seminar Series

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Common Ground Seminar Series

“We have a lot of expertise in Oxford that needs to be joined up so that we can make sure... we can provide an appropriate response. Thanks to events like this seminar we can learn from each other and improve our knowledge base to fulfill our mandate to serve society.”
Professor Jane Kaye, Director of the Centre for Law, Health and Emerging, Technologies at Oxford: HeLEX, Law Faculty

Session 1: AI and society

The first in a series of new captivating Common Ground seminars explored the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Society, on November 13, 2023, at the Oxford Martin School. Professor Helen Margetts (OII), Professor John Powell (Nuffield Department of Primary Care), and Professor Rebecca Williams (Law Faculty) led a stimulating discussion, leaving attendees buzzing with insights and questions.

Session 2: Climate change and global health

On 30 March 2024, researchers from a wide range of disciplines and all career stages were invited by Professor Alan Bernstein (Director, of the Oxford Global Health initiative) to explore how social scientists can contribute new solutions to challenges at the interface of global health and climate change.

AI and Society

AI and Society

AI and Society

Climate change and global health

Are you ready to join the conversation? Stay tuned for upcoming seminars in this insightful series, where leading experts will continue to explore how social scientists can contribute to major challenges and promote interdisciplinary research activities.

If you would like to find out more or receive information about future Common Ground Seminar Series, please email sam.harper@socsci.ox.ac.uk.

Common Ground Seminar Series