“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do”, Potter Stewart famously noted. But how to apply this adage to social science research ethics in general, and within the often-precarious conditions of PhD and early-career research in particular?

The ViDDS Research Ethics Forum is a platform for early career researchers (master students, PhDs and postdocs) to discuss ethical challenges and opportunities in their day-to-day work in a safe space and across social science disciplines. We will reflect on ethical challenges working with research participants, ethically challenging situations within research teams, or novel ethical questions that arise when using (novel) technologies in research. While there will be room to explore such ethical challenges on a broader scale, we will pay particular attention to such questions emerging research that involves minoritised or marginalised participants, interlocutors, and groups.

Format: topical group discussions, guest speaker talks with Q&As, open workshop on pressing ethical questions introduced by attending early career researchers (no sign-up or heads-up required), etc.

The ViDDS Research Ethics Forum is open to all early career researchers (master students, PhDs and postdocs) at the Faculty of the Social Sciences and will be held in German or English, depending on the group’s preferences. All are welcome. We meet twice in each term. Snacks will be provided. Bring a friend and let me know if you have any questions before you join!

Organiser: Magdalena Eitenberger

If you would like to participate and/or be added to the mailing list, please contact Magdalena Eitenberger