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How can we better connect data, studies, and expertise across EmpkinS? These questions were at the heart of yesterday’s “Data and Study Showcase” workshop. Over three intensive hours, doctoral researchers from across the consortium came together for a highly interactive exchange. The session was ve...

📢 Check out the new publication of Michael Hahn, Max Tretter and Peter Dabrock: “Ethical perspectives on AI Agents and Agentic AI“, published in AI & Ethics. 🔎 Key insights ➖AI Agents and multi-agent systems can pursue complex goals with minimal human involvement, raising new questions a...

EmpkinS is also very glad to welcome Martin Regensburger as a new professor at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. Martins work focuses on molecular neurology and on neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Parkinson’s disease. His research connects clinical care with translational approaches, including biomar...

On March 26, the EmpkinS iRTG held its third writing workshop, focusing on the publication process and how to handle reviewer comments. Key questions included: How do you choose the right journal? How long does the publication process typically take? What kind of feedback can you expect, and how s...

From 2021 to 2025, Tabea was a valued member of EmpkinS, working as a doctoral and postdoctoral researcher in the Ethics (E) project at the Chair of Systematic Theology II (Ethics). At the beginning of this year, she took the next step in her academic career: Tabea was appointed Assistant Profess...

Congratulations to Dr. Eva Maria Hille on her latest commentary in The American Journal of Bioethics: "Biases as Risk Factors to Patient Security? A Taxonomy of Algorithmic Harm in Health." ✨ ➡️ Read it here. 💡 In this open peer commentary, Eva takes a critical theoretical stance on bias. She ...

On February 23–24, 2026, the EmpkinS PIs met at the beautiful Schloss Hirschberg for an intensive two-day retreat. In a focused yet inspiring atmosphere, they reviewed ongoing projects, and reflected on the challenges of the past few months. Beyond evaluating progress, the meeting provided ample op...