Morals are in the spotlight

The Moral University is the title of a public lecture to be given at Paisley’s university next month.

Professor Steve Olivier, deputy principal and deputy vice- chancellor of University of the West of Scotland (UWS), will discuss what obligations a university has towards its students, staff, local communities, and towards addressing government priorities.

Professor Olivier will explore these and other questions, with reference to ethical theory.

He will also explore the nature of morality, the part that individuals, communities and university leaders can play in creating moral climates, and whether government intervention is the most appropriate way of helping institutions to shape society.

Using examples of what UWS does, Professor Olivier will also sketch out a vision of what a moral university might look like and how it might act towards its stakeholders and communities.

Professor Olivier, who joined UWS in May 2018 from Abertay University, regularly speaks and writes on leadership and change management in higher education, and as an active researcher has published widely in several areas.

Professor Olivier said: “UWS has a strong social mission, and its principles of changing lives and transforming communities are ones which I feel a strong personal affinity with. I am delighted to be delivering this inaugural lecture that will see me discuss the extent to which universities have a moral duty towards their students, staff and local communities.”

For more information or to register your interest to attend this event, which is on Monday, July 2, at 5.30pm, visit https:// themoral university.eventbrite.co.uk

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