Overview
We aim to consolidate and expand the field of formal methods for machine ethics within the UK. Machine ethics
requires that properties and requirements typically reserved for humans and human societies be extended to
machines and autonomous systems. This tutorial seeks to provide a clear understanding of these properties,
while also fostering an international network of collaborators from the humanities and social sciences who can
contribute to the formalisation of machine ethics.
This year's FEAR workshop will include a tutorial on machine ethics, targeting postgraduate students not only
from the University of Manchester but also from across the UK. The tutorial will be organized as a hybrid event
to ensure broad accessibility. It will offer training in the fundamental methods and key issues of machine ethics,
including formal methods and formal ethics.
Tutors
TBDSubmission Information
We encourage PhD candidates and interested academics to submit a one-page proposal and a reference letter to apply for participation in this event. The proposal should clearly outline the applicant’s qualifications and interests, and explain how the tutorial aligns with their academic or professional goals. Please submit both the proposal and reference letter as a single PDF file to Raynaldio Limarga.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: Thursday, 7th of August 2025, 11:59 UTC-0
- Notification: Thursday, 11th of September 2025
- Tutorial: Monday, 3rd of November 2025