Ethics in Research

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→ Ethics Research I’m Excited About
→ Visiting Ethics Scholar and Speakers
→ Laidley Business Ethics or Equity Research Speaker Series
→ Research Seed Grant program
→ Desautels Faculty Ethics Research

Ethics Research I’m Excited About 

This event, held once every two years, provides an opportunity for McGill professors from different faculties to showcase how they are incorporating ethics into their state-of-the-art research. It also creates an opportunity for researchers to meet, network and identify potential research synergies and collaborations. Each presenter has 5 minutes to present their research using 3 slides.

HJ Jung presents her research.

2025 Event  

In 2025, 17 professors from across 5 faculties (Management, Science, Medicine, Education and Engineering) showcased their work.  

• Faculty of Management: Diana Dakhallah, Dongyoung Lee, Elena Obukhova, Fangwa Nantcho Anicet Arsene, Gregory Weitzner, HJ Jung, Jim Goldman, Karl Moore, Katrin Tinn, Sarah Gordon, Setareh Farajollahzadeh, Rohini Jalan  

• Faculty of Science: Eric Kolaczyk  

• Faculty of Education: Kevin McDonough  

• Faculty of Medicine: Nicholas King  

• Faculty of Engineering: Subhasis Ghoshal, Viviane Yargeau 

2023 Event  

In 2023, 19 professors from across three different faculties (Management, Medicine, and Engineering) presented their work.  

• Faculty of Management: Patrick Augustin, Lisa Cohen, Diana Dakhlallah, Vihang Errunza, Patricia Hewlin, Dongyoung Lee, Henry Mintzberg, Amandine Ody-Brasier, Brian Rubineau, Ipek Yavuz, HJ Jung, Karl Moore, Katrin Tinn, Rim Harris, Elena Obukhova, Paola Perez-Aleman 

• Faculty of Medicine: Benjamin Carlisle 

• Faculty of Engineering: AJung Moon, Jeremy Cooperstock  

For an overview of the research presented at the event, click here.  

Visiting Ethics Scholar and Speakers 

Is Business Ethics an Oxymoron?  

Mar. 16, 2023 

In this first edition of the LCBE Ethics in Business Conversations, Dr. Jo-Ellen Pozner from Santa Clara University addressed the following questions: Is business ethics an oxymoron? Is it possible to run a business ethically? She presented her research on bean-to-bar chocolate and discussed topics such as VC funding, hubris and regulation.  

A writeup about Dr. Pozner’s work is available here, and a recording of the talk is available here.   

Dr. Jo Ellen Pozner in conversation with Interim Laidley Centre Director Dr. Lindsay Holmgren, in front of a live audience.

Laidley Business Ethics or Equity Research Speaker Series

The LCBEE provides up to $2000 to three Desautels Areas to host a research seminar with an external speaker on a topic relating to business ethics or equity during the academic year. Speakers can be researchers who present work relating to business ethics or equity, or journal editors responsible for handling business ethics related manuscripts. Area directors can apply for funding here.

Past speakers

Research Seed Grant program

The Laidley Ethics Research Seed Grant Program supports innovative early-stage research on ethical issues in business and society. Through targeted funding, the program enables researchers to explore emerging questions, test new ideas, collect pilot data, and develop interdisciplinary collaborations. Seed grants are intended to generate preliminary findings, strengthen research capacity, and lay the groundwork for larger externally funded projects. Ultimately, the program seeks to foster research that advances scholarship and informs education, policy, and practice.

Desautels Faculty Ethics Research

Providing the latest updates and insights on the field of business ethics. Here you will find research articles and studies from our Faculty on the ethical issues facing businesses today, including topics such as corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and responsible leadership. The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity strives to bring the most current and relevant information and explore the intersection of business and ethics.