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A renowned institute at the University of Cambridge, focused on the history and philosophy of science, technology and medicine.

Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge

The Whipple Library now have an Instagram for all their news and updates, from new books to upcoming events. www.instagram.com/whipple_libr... Don't forget to check out the library's Books Blog, to learn more about one of the largest collections of scientific literature. whipplelib.wordpress.com

The Rausing Lecture scheduled for 15:30 today has been cancelled, due to Professor Stephanie Dick's illness. We are planning to reschedule the event to a later date. Further updates will follow about this. The reception in the Whipple Museum will continue as planned.

Should scientists make moral judgements during their research? PhD student Monte Cairns tackles this question in their new research paper. Cairns argues that these concerns, while genuine, do not stop scientists taking moral responsibility for their research. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Monte's new paper! It's a goodie

Just under two months until the 2026 Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice Conference. All who want to discuss the practical use of philosophy of science are welcome. Register before 31 May to get a £50 discount on your booking. Cambridge colleges have accommodation. spspcambridge2026.com

another poster I designed 🐛✨

Our 30th Rausing Lecture takes place on 4 June. Join Dr Stephanie Dick from Simon Fraser University, at St John's College, Cambridge, to hear her discuss 'Looking for Intelligence in Minds, Machines and Mathematics'. 📆4 June 2026 🕞15:30-17:00 Book your place: www.hps.cam.ac.uk/news-events/...

Grateful to see "Anti-Racist Medicine" featured in this double-page spread in the London Daily. The headline says it all: we have provided a "blueprint" for a truly equitable NHS. Now is the time to take action: please get in touch for collaboration and where we can go next.

Bookings are open for the Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice Conference on 15-17 July. It will explore scientific practice, philosophy and its practical applications. Rooms are available at our colleges. Register before 31 May for £50 off your registration fee. spspcambridge2026.com

Congratulations to PhD student @drzeshanqureshi.bsky.social, whose textbook 'Anti-Racist Medicine' was launched in Parliament. The book, co-created by Qureshi, is the first defining an anti-racist curriculum in medicine. He hopes it can help uphold the NHS fairness principle for all ethnic groups.