Bioethics – the ethics of everyday life

A course about inclusivity, fairness, diversity and equality

Created by: Angelina Souren MSc
Bioethics explorer with earth & life science background

What Will I Learn?

• You will gain a greater awareness of innovative views in areas of diversity and inclusivity.
• You will become more agile in formulating and supporting your own views about diversity and inclusivity.
• You will become more flexible in countering traditional arguments in this area.
• You will be able to add much more variety and strength to your written communications.

Requirements

• A general level of knowledge should be enough.
• This course requires commitment as some of the topics are tough.
• The willingness to look at societal issues from different angles can also be a plus.
• In other words, having a motivated interest should see you through along with the support from me and the other course participants.

Target audience

• This course is for anyone who is interested in what goes on in the world and what will happen in the future, the world our children and grandchildren will be living in. It certainly is for everybody who wants to see the world become a better place for everyone.
• This course is particularly well suited for people who often find themselves faced with difficult choices and in discussions to do with diversity, inclusivity and green choices.
• You may, for example, be a city councillor in Britain or a city commission member in the United States, or anyone else in public office anywhere.
• You could also be interested in the topic because you, for example, are disabled or have disabled people around you at work or in your family.
• Portsmouth City Council staff should have a code that gives them free access to this course. (If not or if it has expired and you still want access, contact me.)
• Staff at the Dutch National Science Foundation - NWO - should also have a code that gives them free access to this course. (If not, contact me.)