Ethics & Technology
The Ethics & Technology Research Group contributes to ethical reflection on the impact of technology on humans and the(ir) world. We make ethics and technology practical, and support the development of a critical and responsible attitude among students, researchers, technology developers and citizens.
Our areas of expertise
Ethical parallel track for research and innovation
Ethical reflection in research and innovation with practical tools suited to the various phases of an innovation process.
Tech-Wise
Practical methods for ethical reflection on the impact of technology for education and the personal development of professionals.
Ethical product development
Support for companies and organisations with practical tools for responsible innovation.
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dr. Steven Dorrestijn
Our focus
We work on practice-based ethical issues across all domains and disciplines. Our key profiles include: 1) Ethics and technology in healthcare, 2) Society and digitalisation, and 3) Sustainability and technology.
Ethics and technology in healthcare
Healthcare organisations are increasingly using technology to improve the quality of care and ensure its availability. But what is 'good care'? And is this the same for patients, nurses, and managers? To answer these and other questions, we investigate the impact of healthcare technology in collaboration with its users.
Society & digitalisation Information
Technology is ubiquitous in daily life. What does it mean to be human in a technological environment that constantly exerts its influence and never switches off? How does this influence our thinking, feeling, choosing and acting? How can citizens, governments, institutions and companies adopt a responsible attitude in this force field and respect public values?
Sustainability and technology
The climate crisis poses a major ethical challenge. Technology production and excessive human consumption are key factors. Can technology become sustainable? This question requires different ways of thinking and acting. How can we work towards a circular economy? Should we strive for degrowth? How do we restore the balance in nature-humanity-technology?
News from the research group
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Our researchers
Verena Schulze Greiving
Lecturer/main researcher Ethics & Technology
Ruth Hekman
Lecturer/ researcher
Hannah Keulen
Junior researcher
Shira Godfried
Lecturer/ researcher
In loving memory of
Karin van der Heijden
Lecturer/researcher
Related programmes
The following programmes are involved with our research group:
Studying in our research group
Would you like to work with us on a graduation or internship assignment? We are always looking for students who want to develop tools for ethical reflection or are interested in contributing to our plans for a future Ethics Lab.
Graduation assignments
- Max Manenschijn, 2023, 'VR Depression Experience'
- Eva Grootscholten, 2023, Depression through VR
- Madee Schreurs, 2023, 'Interactive installation for an educational ethics lab'
- Tale Nap, 2023, 'Interactive installation for an educational ethics lab'
- Thomas Raub, 2017, 'Using the Product Impact Tool for future planning'
- Rens Marcus, 2017, 'De Product Impact Tool toegepast in maatschappelijk verantwoord innoveren'
- Jonne van Belle, 2016, 'Ontwerpen met de Product Impact Tool'
- Stefanie Fleige, 2014, 'The benefit of the Product Impact Tool'