Ethical Cities: Panel Discussion and Online Book Launch

What is an ethical city? What issues and challenges do cities face and how can they be resolved with ethical solutions?

Hosted by the Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University and the Center for the Study of Co*Design, Osaka University, please join us for an interdisciplinary discussion of ethical principles key to the pursuit of socially inclusive and sustainable urban futures.

This event celebrates the release of Ethical Cities by Brendan F.D. Barrett, Ralph Horne, and John Fien. It also marks the launch of the Ethical Cities: Shaping the Future of Your City Massive Open Online Course with FutureLearn from 29 March.

 

Chair

Professor Jago Dodson, Director, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University

Keynotes

  • Professor Mitsuho Ikeda, Director, Center for the Study of Co*Design, Osaka University
  • Emeritus Professor Mike Berry, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University

Panellists

  • Associate Professor Wendy Steele, Sustainability and Urban Planning, RMIT University
  • Dr Andrew Hollows, Executive General Manager, Research, Service Development and Advocacy, Launch Housing
  • Professor Brad Hooker, Ethical Reading, University of Reading

Authors

  • Specially Appointed Professor Brendan Barrett (FRSA), Center for the Study of Co* Design, Osaka University
  • Professor Ralph Horne, Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation, College of Design and Social Context, RMIT University
  • Professor John Fien, School of Architecture and Urban Design, RMIT University

Share

Upcoming events

aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

More information
aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

More information