[Invitation] Webinar on Decolonisation of Bioethics: Lessons for Southeast Asia

Dear UM Community

We are pleased to announce our upcoming event that will set you thinking about the direction of bioethics in Southeast Asia.There are growing calls on the international front to decolonise the intellectual and methodological foundation of bioethics. Through engagement with our panellists who are experts in the bioethics decolonisation movement, this webinar will explore the relationship between decolonisation, equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, epistemic justice and the age-old Asian vs Western bioethics debate.

Our panellists will explore:

• The concept of decolonisation and its implications to bioethics
• The declonisation of bioethics movement in Africa
• Whether bioethics in Southeast Asia needs to be decolonised
• What actions and practices are required from bioethics stakeholders

Our Panellists are:

• Professor Dr Angus Dawson, National University of Singapore
• Associate Professor Dr Caesar Atuire, University of Ghana
• Dr Mark Tan Kiak Min, Universiti Teknologi MARA
• Dr Voo Teck Chuan, SingHealth Singapore (Moderator)
• Dr Serene Ong, National University of Singapore

The details of the webinar are as follows:
Date: 23rd May 2024
Time: 3:00 PM MYT
Platform: Zoom Platform

This webinar is relevant to anyone interested in bioethics, Southeast Asian studies, and social justice.

Scan the QR code in the image or click the link https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0uc-Cuqz8jEtGHtA31C5DUNzyAHXOjUtrx#/registration  and register now!

Thank you.