Projects

SGR's project work in this area focuses on: military carbon emissions; comparisons between resources used for military activities and those used for tackling climate change; and the links between climate change and conflict.

SGR has published one report and numerous other outputs on ethical concerns related to artificial intelligence and robotics. The main outputs are listed here, together with some of the media coverage.

SGR's research highlights the catastrophic risks posed by nuclear weapons, including the UK's. Our work has been used by ICAN, recipient of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. Our view is that the continued development and deployment of nuclear weapons is contrary to responsible science and technology. Read on...

Science4Society Week is a collection of science education activities, designed to inspire young people. It takes place in March each year. The activities link with environmental, peace, health, or social justice themes.

SGR has published five reports focused on the military influence on science and technology, as well as numerous articles and presentations. The main outputs are listed in this section.

SGR has produced regular commentary on the issue of arms conversion for a sustainable society for many years, generally in the form of articles and presentations. The main outputs are listed here, while all recent material is indexed in the security and disarmament section of this website. Read on...

SGR has published two in-depth reports on the issue of corporate influence on science and technology, as well as producing numerous other outputs. The main ones are listed here, together with some of the media coverage, while all material is indexed in the Who controls science and technology? section of this website. Read on...

SGR has published a report examining the environmental and social dimensions of shale gas and fracking, together with some articles. The main outputs are listed here. Read on...

SGR has published ten briefings as part of its project work on ethical careers in science, design and technology. We have also published articles and given presentations. The main outputs are listed in this section.

The organisations listed provide one or more of the following:

• employment for scientists and engineers in an area considered 'ethical'
• training courses for scientists and engineers in areas considered 'ethical'
• specific information concerning employment in the 'ethical' area in which they work.