Blog series: Engineering Ethics

Through interviews with leading engineers, this blog series examines the importance of ethics within various engineering disciplines.

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Engineering Ethics: Insights from leading experts

Ethical commitments are at the heart of the role of a registered engineer and everyone who works in engineering. As engineering continues to shape every aspect of society, a strong and shared ethical foundation is more important than ever. Whether it's emerging technologies, environmental pressures, or global uncertainty, engineering must not only drive innovation, but also ensure it consistently serves people, the planet, and the public good.

Hear from a range of leading experts about the importance of ethics within their fields and the practical steps engineers can take to ensure systems are designed and delivered responsibly.

Malcolm Macdonald

Professor of Applied Space Technology at the University of Strathclyde, Malcolm Macdonald explores the risks space debris poses to our future in space.

Heather Smith

Senior Lecturer in Water Governance at Cranfield University, Heather Smith discusses her thoughts on the role of ethics in water and wastewater management.

David Short

A systems engineering consultant in the defence industry, David Short explores the ethics behind the implementation of self-learning systems.

David Bogle

Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering at UCL, David Bogle discusses the role of ethics in responsible engineering biology.

Richard Maudslay

Director of Laser Light, Richard Maudslay shares insights on the ethical responsibilities involved in insulating homes.

Susan Gourvenec

Professor of Offshore Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Southampton, Susan Gourvenec discusses the importance of ethics in offshore wind farming.

Luke Bisby

World-leading researcher and educator, Luke Bisby shares insights on the ethics behind structural engineering and fire saftey.

Natasha McCarthy

The Associate Director for Policy at the Academy, Dr Natasha McCarthy discusses her thoughts on technology stewardship and the important of ethics in the engineering profession.

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