IDEA The Ethics Centre
@idea-leeds.bsky.social
A specialist unit within @leedsprhs.bsky.social at University of Leeds where we blend theoretical enquiry & real-world experience to address complex ethical issues facing the world today via teaching, research & consultancy & training in applied ethics.
It’s Global Ethics Day, the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves.
We are a large collective of ethicists researching and teaching throughout the @universityofleeds.bsky.social.
We are a large collective of ethicists researching and teaching throughout the @universityofleeds.bsky.social.
October 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s Global Ethics Day, the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves.
We are a large collective of ethicists researching and teaching throughout the @universityofleeds.bsky.social.
We are a large collective of ethicists researching and teaching throughout the @universityofleeds.bsky.social.
As Centre Director Simon said “It was a privilege to welcome Gavin Esler back to Leeds as part of the IDEA Centre’s anniversary celebrations. His reflections on truth, trust, & political discourse resonate strongly with the core mission of the Centre & the values we seek to champion.”
June 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
As Centre Director Simon said “It was a privilege to welcome Gavin Esler back to Leeds as part of the IDEA Centre’s anniversary celebrations. His reflections on truth, trust, & political discourse resonate strongly with the core mission of the Centre & the values we seek to champion.”
Speaking of the use of "dead cats" (or distractions), strategic lying & the resulting truth decay, Gavin drew from his book "Britain is Better Than This"
June 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Speaking of the use of "dead cats" (or distractions), strategic lying & the resulting truth decay, Gavin drew from his book "Britain is Better Than This"
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting the first of 2 public lectures we have planned to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.
Gavin Esler, former BBC correspondent & presenter of newsnight, spoke to our audience on themes of trust, truth & the challenges facing politics & media in the 21st century.
Gavin Esler, former BBC correspondent & presenter of newsnight, spoke to our audience on themes of trust, truth & the challenges facing politics & media in the 21st century.
June 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting the first of 2 public lectures we have planned to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.
Gavin Esler, former BBC correspondent & presenter of newsnight, spoke to our audience on themes of trust, truth & the challenges facing politics & media in the 21st century.
Gavin Esler, former BBC correspondent & presenter of newsnight, spoke to our audience on themes of trust, truth & the challenges facing politics & media in the 21st century.
Join us for a 20th anniversary lecture by journalist & author Gavin Esler, examining the crisis of trust in politics & media. He'll discuss themes from his book, Britain Is Better Than This, focusing on "the politics of distraction" & ways to rebuild trust in public life.
book here: buff.ly/lGAbhA2
book here: buff.ly/lGAbhA2
May 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Join us for a 20th anniversary lecture by journalist & author Gavin Esler, examining the crisis of trust in politics & media. He'll discuss themes from his book, Britain Is Better Than This, focusing on "the politics of distraction" & ways to rebuild trust in public life.
book here: buff.ly/lGAbhA2
book here: buff.ly/lGAbhA2