This SYP webinar looked at the role of tech workers and STEM students in efforts to challenge the rise of lethal autonomous weapons (‘killer robots’). Our guest speaker was Taniel Yusef (WILPF UK), who is researching the views of and current regulatory frameworks for STEMists working on robot-relevant tech. Her findings will be presented to […]
VIDEO: Ethical responsibility in open source (nuclear) research (9th Nov)
In this webinar, SYP UK hosted Adina Pintilie, who specialises in applying open sources to research tasks at Ridgeway Information (bio here). Her work involves finding new tools and refining novel research techniques, particularly supporting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). She is interested in big data, machine learning, and natural language processing applications for […]
British Pugwash newsletter – November 2020
Topics covered in the British Pugwash November 2020 Newsletter include: Remembering Frank Barnaby Nuclear Responsibilities Report Launch (BASIC) BPG’s AGM and Lecture on nuclear waste policies Festival of Ethical Science NPT RevCon 2021 – provisional date VIDEO: China’s nuclear weapons, with Dr Tong Zhao (SYP UK) The newsletter can be found online here
British Pugwash Newsletter – September 2020
Topics covered in the British Pugwash June 2020 Newsletter include: Webinars scheduled for September VIDEO: Iran and nuclear weapons, with Sahil Shah (SYP UK webinar) The newsletter can be found online here
British Pugwash newsletter – July 2020
Topics covered in the British Pugwash June 2020 Newsletter include: 65th anniversary of the launch of the Russell-Einstein Manifesto Reports, audio, video and text from and about the Russell-Einstein Manifesto The newsletter can be found online here
Report & Briefings: Pugwash workshop on hypersonic weapons
In December 2019, International Pugwash hosted a workshop on hypersonic weapons in Geneva. The meeting brought together 30 participants from various continents, including current and former government officials, scientists, engineers, academics and experts from think tanks and other non-governmental organisations. All discussions were held under Chatham House rules. The workshop aimed at fostering a constructive […]