Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik

IWE
Bonn, Germany

The Institute for Science and Ethics (IWE) is a central scientific institution of the University of Bonn. It conducts research in the area of the ethical foundations of medicine, natural sciences and technology. The IWE pursues an integrative research approach that combines philosophical reflection with medical and scientific expertise. The IWE carries out research projects and organizes specialist conferences and public events. In addition, the IWE promotes young researchers at all academic qualification levels and is committed to university teaching. The research results of the IWE are regularly made available in monographs, anthologies and in the yearbook for science and ethics.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.iwe.uni-bonn.de/

Address:
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik e.V. Bonner Talweg 57 53113 Bonn

Country:
Germany

Sub-region:
Western Europe

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Germany, Global
Operating languages
English , German

Organisation details

Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
1993
Age (years)
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik
 30
Germany average
 38
Global average
 31
Founded by
Founders: Bonn University
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2023): Dr. Aimee van Wynsberghe
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2021): Prof. Dr. Dieter Sturma
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2023
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik
 11
Germany average
 70
Global average
 66
2021
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik
 15
2019
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik
 13
% Female staff
2023
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik
 73%
Germany average
 54%
Global average
 50%
2021
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik
 50%
2019
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik
 69%
% Female researchers
2023
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik
 63%
Germany average
 52%
Global average
 48%
2021
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik
 50%
2019
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik
 62%

Organisational performance

Publications
2022
Institut für Wissenschaft und Ethik
 3
Germany average
 110
Global average
 66

Data notes

Last updated: 12/03/2022
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: German Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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