@irecs_eu

We are a new Horizon Europe project creating a research ethics training programme for new technologies. We work to build trust in science.

 Europe
irecs.eu
Joined October 2022
  • Tweets147
  • Following137
  • Followers246
72Media
As things change, so do our online spaces. The irecs team has moved to Bluesky. Follow us at @irecs.bsky.social to stay connected. Thank you for being part of our journey, we appreciate your continued support!
39
Are you an early career researcher interested in the ethical challenges of emerging technologies? ➡️ Join our LinkedIn community to connect with peers and collaborate on research across a range of cutting-edge fields! linkedin.com/groups/13152166… #ethics #emergingtech #research
1
3
90
Are you an early career researcher interested in the ethical challenges of emerging technologies? ➡️ Join our LinkedIn community to connect with peers and collaborate on research across a range of cutting-edge fields! linkedin.com/groups/13152166… #ethics #emergingtech #research
2
2
231
📢 Call for Abstracts: Navigating the Challenges of Research Ethics in the Age of Emerging Technologies 📢 Join us at the STS Conference in Graz (5-7 May 2025) to discuss ethical challenges posed by new technologies. Last day to submit your abstract! irecs.eu/call-for-abstracts-…

Call for Abstracts: STS Conference Graz 2025 — irecs

Call for abstracts for the session "Navigating the Challenges of Research Ethics in the Age of Emerging Technologies" at STS Conference in Graz, held from 5–7 May 2025 is now open.

irecs.eu
1
53
📢 Call for Abstracts: Navigating the Challenges of Research Ethics in the Age of Emerging Technologies 📢 Join us at the STS Conference in Graz (5-7 May 2025) to discuss ethical challenges posed by new technologies. Deadline extended to 31st January! irecs.eu/call-for-abstracts-…

Call for Abstracts: STS Conference Graz 2025 — irecs

Call for abstracts for the session "Navigating the Challenges of Research Ethics in the Age of Emerging Technologies" at STS Conference in Graz, held from 5–7 May 2025 is now open.

irecs.eu
2
5
87
📢 Call for Abstracts: Navigating the Challenges of Research Ethics in the Age of Emerging Technologies 📢 Join us at the STS Conference in Graz (5-7 May 2025) to discuss ethical challenges posed by new technologies. Deadline extended to 31st January! irecs.eu/call-for-abstracts-…

Call for Abstracts: STS Conference Graz 2025 — irecs

Call for abstracts for the session "Navigating the Challenges of Research Ethics in the Age of Emerging Technologies" at STS Conference in Graz, held from 5–7 May 2025 is now open.

irecs.eu
3
3
182
Extended Reality (XR) has the power to revolutionise industries, but it also comes with significant ethical challenges. This policy brief explores 3 key issues and offers recommendations to ensure responsible XR development irp.cdn-website.com/5f961f00… #XR #Metaverse #Ethics #Policy
1
4
122
irecs is promoting research ethics in Europe & training researchers to address ethical challenges in 4 emerging technologies: genome editing, AI in healthcare, extended reality, & biobanking. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news in these areas 📬 zcv4-zcmp.maillist-manage.eu…
1
2
72
Biobanking is the practice of collecting & storing biological materials & their data. As these practices evolve, so do the ethical challenges surrounding data collection, use, & sharing. This policy brief provides recommendations for addressing these risks irp.cdn-website.com/5f961f00…
1
3
101
irecs is promoting research ethics in Europe & training researchers to address ethical challenges in 4 emerging technologies: genome editing, AI in healthcare, extended reality, & biobanking. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news in these areas 📬 zcv4-zcmp.maillist-manage.eu…
3
1
5
362
Genome editing strategically changes the DNA of an organism, introducing new traits or suppressing unwanted ones, which raises significant ethical challenges. This policy brief offers recommendations for the responsible use of these technologies irp.cdn-website.com/5f961f00… #ethics
3
4
149
irecs is promoting research ethics in Europe & training researchers to address ethical challenges in 4 emerging technologies: genome editing, AI in healthcare, extended reality, & biobanking. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news in these areas 📬 zcv4-zcmp.maillist-manage.eu…
3
7
144
Extended Reality (XR) has the power to revolutionise industries, but it also comes with significant ethical challenges. This policy brief explores 3 key issues and offers recommendations to ensure responsible XR development irp.cdn-website.com/5f961f00… #XR #Metaverse #Ethics #Policy
2
1
7
122
AI is revolutionising healthcare, from diagnosing diseases to providing remote consultations for patients. Our policy brief provides actionable recommendations to better address the ethical challenges of AI in healthcare: irp.cdn-website.com/5f961f00… #ResearchEthics #AIinHealthcare
4
6
168
irecs team member Bernd Carsten Stahl has a new publication on responsible innovation in research projects. Click here to read it: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

Implementing responsible innovation: the role of the meso-level(s) between project and organisation

Much of academic discussion of responsible innovation (RI) has focused on RI integration into research projects. In addition, significant attention has also been paid to RI structures and policies ...

tandfonline.com
2
4
173
irecs' policy briefs have been uploaded to Zenodo. Click the following link to read our ethics review in the Ethics of Genome Editing: zenodo.org/records/11102042

irecs Policy Brief - Reviewing the Ethics of Genome Editing

Genome editing (GE) modifies an organism’s DNA by adding, removing, or replacing specific sequences using programmed proteins or protein/RNA complexes. CRISPR/Cas-based systems are widely used...

zenodo.org
2
78
The EU AI Act has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Act is a regulatory framework for AI systems in the EU & sets safety, transparency & accountability standards. Our conclusions & recommendations align with multiple aspects of this new legislation
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
1
6
181
Want to know what happened when irecs presented at the 8th @WCRIFoundation last month? Read out latest blogpost by @seanjetravers to find out: irecs.eu/8th-world-conferenc…
Image shows three people wearing name tags standing in front of a poster.

ALT Image shows three people wearing name tags standing in front of a poster.

4
8
530
irecs' policy briefs have been uploaded to Zenodo. Click the following link to read our ethics review in AI in Health and Healthcare: zenodo.org/records/11101576

irecs Policy Brief - Reviewing the Ethics of AI in health and healthcare

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare refers primarily to the application of machine learning to improve various aspects of healthcare and medical practices, e.g. diagnostics or remote consult...

zenodo.org
1
64
NEKS, a national network of research ethics committees in the social sciences, has been established in Germany and will greatly enrich the work conducted in our project
Image shows five people standing in a row with a tree and buildings in the background.

ALT Image shows five people standing in a row with a tree and buildings in the background.

2
10
326
Load more