Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB)
@nuffieldbioethics.bsky.social
Putting ethics at the centre of decision-making in biomedicine and health.
Website: www.nuffieldbioethics.org
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This week marks the next stage of our major public dialogue reviewing the 14-day rule for human embryo research, in partnership with @sciencewise.bsky.social and delivered by @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, @nationalvoices.bsky.social and @theliminalspace.bsky.social.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/4rFZZ4B
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/4rFZZ4B
February 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
This week marks the next stage of our major public dialogue reviewing the 14-day rule for human embryo research, in partnership with @sciencewise.bsky.social and delivered by @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, @nationalvoices.bsky.social and @theliminalspace.bsky.social.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/4rFZZ4B
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/4rFZZ4B
📢 Call for evidence to assist our ethical exploration of solar radiation modification (SRM).
We're seeking insights on incorporating the interests of non-human species, the environment & future generations into policy & decision making on emerging tech.
Closing 15 March.
➡️ bit.ly/CFE_SRM
We're seeking insights on incorporating the interests of non-human species, the environment & future generations into policy & decision making on emerging tech.
Closing 15 March.
➡️ bit.ly/CFE_SRM
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
📢 Call for evidence to assist our ethical exploration of solar radiation modification (SRM).
We're seeking insights on incorporating the interests of non-human species, the environment & future generations into policy & decision making on emerging tech.
Closing 15 March.
➡️ bit.ly/CFE_SRM
We're seeking insights on incorporating the interests of non-human species, the environment & future generations into policy & decision making on emerging tech.
Closing 15 March.
➡️ bit.ly/CFE_SRM
In our last blog of 2025, Melissa Haynes Agoro reflects on key themes that have emerged in our horizon scanning work this year. Read it here:🔗 bit.ly/4q8ts6u
Signals and sensemaking: A year of horizon scanning, futures and foresight - Nuffield Council on Bioethics
Melissa Haynes Agoro, Horizon Scanning Coordinator at the Nuffield Council on Bioethics reflects on themes that have emerged in our work this year.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
In our last blog of 2025, Melissa Haynes Agoro reflects on key themes that have emerged in our horizon scanning work this year. Read it here:🔗 bit.ly/4q8ts6u
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed five new Council members with a range of expertise.
@emmayhnell.bsky.social, Felicity Boardman, @julianhuppert.bsky.social, Rebecca Bennett and Suzanne Ost are joining us from this month.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/3MMRAgo
@emmayhnell.bsky.social, Felicity Boardman, @julianhuppert.bsky.social, Rebecca Bennett and Suzanne Ost are joining us from this month.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/3MMRAgo
December 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed five new Council members with a range of expertise.
@emmayhnell.bsky.social, Felicity Boardman, @julianhuppert.bsky.social, Rebecca Bennett and Suzanne Ost are joining us from this month.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/3MMRAgo
@emmayhnell.bsky.social, Felicity Boardman, @julianhuppert.bsky.social, Rebecca Bennett and Suzanne Ost are joining us from this month.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/3MMRAgo
The 14-day rule for human embryo research has been in place for over 30 years.
As scientific capabilities progress, and society changes, does it still reflect people's values & priorities?
As part of our ongoing review, we're pleased to share two background briefings.
➡️ bit.ly/science_ethi...
As scientific capabilities progress, and society changes, does it still reflect people's values & priorities?
As part of our ongoing review, we're pleased to share two background briefings.
➡️ bit.ly/science_ethi...
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The 14-day rule for human embryo research has been in place for over 30 years.
As scientific capabilities progress, and society changes, does it still reflect people's values & priorities?
As part of our ongoing review, we're pleased to share two background briefings.
➡️ bit.ly/science_ethi...
As scientific capabilities progress, and society changes, does it still reflect people's values & priorities?
As part of our ongoing review, we're pleased to share two background briefings.
➡️ bit.ly/science_ethi...
We are pleased to be working with @sciencewise.bsky.social @ipsosgroup.bsky.social & National Voices on a series of community conversations, held across the UK, exploring views on the 14-day rule for human embryo research.
Find out more: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/news-blog/co...
Find out more: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/news-blog/co...
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We are pleased to be working with @sciencewise.bsky.social @ipsosgroup.bsky.social & National Voices on a series of community conversations, held across the UK, exploring views on the 14-day rule for human embryo research.
Find out more: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/news-blog/co...
Find out more: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/news-blog/co...
We are pleased to share that we are launching a new project that will focus on #Solar #Radiation #Management (SRM) and its ethical considerations.
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3VvVM5w
#makingethicsmatter #geoengineering
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3VvVM5w
#makingethicsmatter #geoengineering
September 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We are pleased to share that we are launching a new project that will focus on #Solar #Radiation #Management (SRM) and its ethical considerations.
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3VvVM5w
#makingethicsmatter #geoengineering
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3VvVM5w
#makingethicsmatter #geoengineering
Just one week left to apply to join the NCOB as one of our new Council Members! 📢
For more information about the role and how to apply please see our website: lnkd.in/d8KkJ6Us
We look forward to hearing from you.
For more information about the role and how to apply please see our website: lnkd.in/d8KkJ6Us
We look forward to hearing from you.
We're #recruiting! 📢
We are looking for new Council members across a range of disciplines and sectors to contribute to the NCOB’s work.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/44Xz5g7
Applications close on Friday 19 September⏱️
#makingethicsmatter
We are looking for new Council members across a range of disciplines and sectors to contribute to the NCOB’s work.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/44Xz5g7
Applications close on Friday 19 September⏱️
#makingethicsmatter
September 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Just one week left to apply to join the NCOB as one of our new Council Members! 📢
For more information about the role and how to apply please see our website: lnkd.in/d8KkJ6Us
We look forward to hearing from you.
For more information about the role and how to apply please see our website: lnkd.in/d8KkJ6Us
We look forward to hearing from you.
Tomorrow, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Lords for its second reading. Read our briefing, which outlines the key insights from our Citizen’s Jury and highlights where the Bill aligns and diverges from the Jury’s recommendations and findings:➡️ bit.ly/3Vb8Ugi
Briefing: Terminally Ill Adults (End of life) Bill, Second Reading, House of Lords – 12.09.25 - Nuffield Council on Bioethics
This briefing outlines the key findings of our Citizens' Jury on assisted dying, and highlights where the Bill aligns and diverges from the results of the Jury and our surveys.
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September 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Tomorrow, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Lords for its second reading. Read our briefing, which outlines the key insights from our Citizen’s Jury and highlights where the Bill aligns and diverges from the Jury’s recommendations and findings:➡️ bit.ly/3Vb8Ugi
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with @isscr.org exploring how to reflect ethical insights in a timeframed international horizon scan.
Read the announcement here: bit.ly/468W2vZ
Read the announcement here: bit.ly/468W2vZ
September 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with @isscr.org exploring how to reflect ethical insights in a timeframed international horizon scan.
Read the announcement here: bit.ly/468W2vZ
Read the announcement here: bit.ly/468W2vZ
📢 We are excited to share that we have appointed four new members with expertise in horizon scanning, foresight and futures to join our Horizon Scanning Advisory Group (HSAG).
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3HTa3WI
#makingethicsmatter #horizonscanning
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3HTa3WI
#makingethicsmatter #horizonscanning
September 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
📢 We are excited to share that we have appointed four new members with expertise in horizon scanning, foresight and futures to join our Horizon Scanning Advisory Group (HSAG).
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3HTa3WI
#makingethicsmatter #horizonscanning
Find out more here: ➡️ bit.ly/3HTa3WI
#makingethicsmatter #horizonscanning
It is encouraging to see funders come together to make this a priority. Increasing the participation of older adults in research will help ensure that future innovations reflect the needs of an ageing population & support people to flourish in later life.
Read our report: ➡️http://bit.ly/45Kd8QE
Read our report: ➡️http://bit.ly/45Kd8QE
August 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
It is encouraging to see funders come together to make this a priority. Increasing the participation of older adults in research will help ensure that future innovations reflect the needs of an ageing population & support people to flourish in later life.
Read our report: ➡️http://bit.ly/45Kd8QE
Read our report: ➡️http://bit.ly/45Kd8QE
This follows recommendations we made in our report 'The future of ageing: ethical considerations for research and innovation' where we called on funders to embed diversity, values & the agency of older adults at the heart of research & innovation related to ageing. ➡️http://bit.ly/45IKHmh
August 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
This follows recommendations we made in our report 'The future of ageing: ethical considerations for research and innovation' where we called on funders to embed diversity, values & the agency of older adults at the heart of research & innovation related to ageing. ➡️http://bit.ly/45IKHmh
We welcome this joint statement from NIHR to improve the inclusion of older people in research – an important commitment supported by more than 40 UK health funders and charities, including @nuffieldfoundation.org @ukri.org and @wellcometrust.bsky.social.
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-an...
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-an...
www.nihr.ac.uk
August 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We welcome this joint statement from NIHR to improve the inclusion of older people in research – an important commitment supported by more than 40 UK health funders and charities, including @nuffieldfoundation.org @ukri.org and @wellcometrust.bsky.social.
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-an...
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-an...
We encourage applications from different sectors and backgrounds, and from people at any stage in their career.
To find out more about what is involved please visit our website and do get in touch with any questions or to arrange a chat
www.nuffieldbioethics.org/work-with-us/
To find out more about what is involved please visit our website and do get in touch with any questions or to arrange a chat
www.nuffieldbioethics.org/work-with-us/
August 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
We encourage applications from different sectors and backgrounds, and from people at any stage in their career.
To find out more about what is involved please visit our website and do get in touch with any questions or to arrange a chat
www.nuffieldbioethics.org/work-with-us/
To find out more about what is involved please visit our website and do get in touch with any questions or to arrange a chat
www.nuffieldbioethics.org/work-with-us/
We are delighted to welcome @sapnamarwaha.bsky.social as the new Independent Chair of our Membership Committee! We look forward to working with you, Sapna.
Sapna joins at an exciting time as we are currently looking to appoint up to 5 new Council members. www.nuffieldbioethics.org/work-with-us/
Sapna joins at an exciting time as we are currently looking to appoint up to 5 new Council members. www.nuffieldbioethics.org/work-with-us/
August 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
We are delighted to welcome @sapnamarwaha.bsky.social as the new Independent Chair of our Membership Committee! We look forward to working with you, Sapna.
Sapna joins at an exciting time as we are currently looking to appoint up to 5 new Council members. www.nuffieldbioethics.org/work-with-us/
Sapna joins at an exciting time as we are currently looking to appoint up to 5 new Council members. www.nuffieldbioethics.org/work-with-us/
We are delighted to share that we have appointed an expert working group, chaired by Professor Emily Jackson from @lselaw.bsky.social, for our project assessing and advising on the ethical and regulatory issues raised by research using #neural #organoids.
Find out more here:➡️🔗 bit.ly/4ljMO5G
Find out more here:➡️🔗 bit.ly/4ljMO5G
August 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
We are delighted to share that we have appointed an expert working group, chaired by Professor Emily Jackson from @lselaw.bsky.social, for our project assessing and advising on the ethical and regulatory issues raised by research using #neural #organoids.
Find out more here:➡️🔗 bit.ly/4ljMO5G
Find out more here:➡️🔗 bit.ly/4ljMO5G
We are pleased to announce that we are working with
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social to deliver a large-scale public dialogue as part of our project reviewing the 14-day rule for human #embryo #research.
Find out more in our new blog: ➡️🔗 bit.ly/47tBz7s
#publicengagement #makingethicsmatter
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social to deliver a large-scale public dialogue as part of our project reviewing the 14-day rule for human #embryo #research.
Find out more in our new blog: ➡️🔗 bit.ly/47tBz7s
#publicengagement #makingethicsmatter
August 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We are pleased to announce that we are working with
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social to deliver a large-scale public dialogue as part of our project reviewing the 14-day rule for human #embryo #research.
Find out more in our new blog: ➡️🔗 bit.ly/47tBz7s
#publicengagement #makingethicsmatter
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social to deliver a large-scale public dialogue as part of our project reviewing the 14-day rule for human #embryo #research.
Find out more in our new blog: ➡️🔗 bit.ly/47tBz7s
#publicengagement #makingethicsmatter
📣 Opportunity to work with us!
Could you carry out a comparative mapping exercise on the governance of #neural #organoids and similar models? If so, get in touch!
Find out more here : ➡️🔗https://bit.ly/4lmIxyg
#makingethicsmatter #InvitationToTender
Could you carry out a comparative mapping exercise on the governance of #neural #organoids and similar models? If so, get in touch!
Find out more here : ➡️🔗https://bit.ly/4lmIxyg
#makingethicsmatter #InvitationToTender
August 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
📣 Opportunity to work with us!
Could you carry out a comparative mapping exercise on the governance of #neural #organoids and similar models? If so, get in touch!
Find out more here : ➡️🔗https://bit.ly/4lmIxyg
#makingethicsmatter #InvitationToTender
Could you carry out a comparative mapping exercise on the governance of #neural #organoids and similar models? If so, get in touch!
Find out more here : ➡️🔗https://bit.ly/4lmIxyg
#makingethicsmatter #InvitationToTender
We're #recruiting! 📢
We are looking for new Council members across a range of disciplines and sectors to contribute to the NCOB’s work.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/44Xz5g7
Applications close on Friday 19 September⏱️
#makingethicsmatter
We are looking for new Council members across a range of disciplines and sectors to contribute to the NCOB’s work.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/44Xz5g7
Applications close on Friday 19 September⏱️
#makingethicsmatter
August 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We're #recruiting! 📢
We are looking for new Council members across a range of disciplines and sectors to contribute to the NCOB’s work.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/44Xz5g7
Applications close on Friday 19 September⏱️
#makingethicsmatter
We are looking for new Council members across a range of disciplines and sectors to contribute to the NCOB’s work.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/44Xz5g7
Applications close on Friday 19 September⏱️
#makingethicsmatter
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Can your research move us toward a fairer, more inclusive and prosperous society? Explore our priority themes, and learn more about our Strategic Fund 👇
Read our Strategic Review: www.nuffieldfoundation.org/about/strate...
Read our Strategic Review: www.nuffieldfoundation.org/about/strate...
Strategic Review | About | Nuffield Foundation
In uncertain times, the Nuffield Foundation's strategic review renews our commitment to prosperity, inclusiveness, and fairness and a strategy focused on the complex challenges shaping lives in the UK today.
www.nuffieldfoundation.org
July 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Can your research move us toward a fairer, more inclusive and prosperous society? Explore our priority themes, and learn more about our Strategic Fund 👇
Read our Strategic Review: www.nuffieldfoundation.org/about/strate...
Read our Strategic Review: www.nuffieldfoundation.org/about/strate...
Reposted by Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB)
𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬! 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 £𝟏𝟓𝟎𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
In response to global and domestic pressures, our 5 focus questions prioritise prosperity, inclusion and fairness as we renew our aim to improve lives through research & innovation👇🧵
In response to global and domestic pressures, our 5 focus questions prioritise prosperity, inclusion and fairness as we renew our aim to improve lives through research & innovation👇🧵
July 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬! 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 £𝟏𝟓𝟎𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊’𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰
In response to global and domestic pressures, our 5 focus questions prioritise prosperity, inclusion and fairness as we renew our aim to improve lives through research & innovation👇🧵
In response to global and domestic pressures, our 5 focus questions prioritise prosperity, inclusion and fairness as we renew our aim to improve lives through research & innovation👇🧵
In vitro gametogenesis (IVG) research is moving at pace, raising ethical questions that need proactive consideration.
In a joint report with The Future of Human Reproduction, we identify key ethical & policy considerations to inform any future regulation of lab-grown eggs and sperm.
bit.ly/40CcJhE
In a joint report with The Future of Human Reproduction, we identify key ethical & policy considerations to inform any future regulation of lab-grown eggs and sperm.
bit.ly/40CcJhE
July 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
In vitro gametogenesis (IVG) research is moving at pace, raising ethical questions that need proactive consideration.
In a joint report with The Future of Human Reproduction, we identify key ethical & policy considerations to inform any future regulation of lab-grown eggs and sperm.
bit.ly/40CcJhE
In a joint report with The Future of Human Reproduction, we identify key ethical & policy considerations to inform any future regulation of lab-grown eggs and sperm.
bit.ly/40CcJhE
Read our ethical review here: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/publication/...
Novel techniques for the prevention of mitochondrial DNA disorders: an ethical review - Nuffield Council on Bioethics
This report examines the ethical issues raised by new techniques that aim to prevent the transmission of maternally-inherited mitochondrial DNA disorders.
www.nuffieldbioethics.org
July 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Read our ethical review here: www.nuffieldbioethics.org/publication/...
Wonderful to see news that babies born as a result of innovative mitochondrial DNA techniques are free from hereditary disease: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our 2012 ethical review has been instrumental in creating regulation for this treatment to reach the clinic and change lives for the better.
Our 2012 ethical review has been instrumental in creating regulation for this treatment to reach the clinic and change lives for the better.
July 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Wonderful to see news that babies born as a result of innovative mitochondrial DNA techniques are free from hereditary disease: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our 2012 ethical review has been instrumental in creating regulation for this treatment to reach the clinic and change lives for the better.
Our 2012 ethical review has been instrumental in creating regulation for this treatment to reach the clinic and change lives for the better.