Research center for ELSI

This research center will conduct comprehensive research related to ELSI/RRI of novel science and technology and establish a hub function through organizing the YNU Research Group on ELSI (https://yokohama-elsi.ynu.ac.jp/), already founded in August 2022, and joint research among its members.
In the research and development of science and technology, it is required to take a responsible attitude toward society, considering the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the early stages of that research and development (Responsible Research and Innovation, RRI).
To this end, ELSI/RRI research requires collaboration among several disciplines that address “society.” While the current YNU Research Group on ELSI is mainly composed of researchers in the fields of law and political science, in the future, it should include researchers from other fields, such as sociology, economics, business administration, and ethics. Furthermore, it is indispensable to build some efficient networks with other existing ELSI research groups, corporates and communities.
By sharing information shown at meetings and joint research, the center will strengthen its function as a platform for integrating various information and research methods related to ELSI/RRI. In addition, the center is expected to serve as a hub to connect science and technology with specific research in the humanities and social sciences, and academic research with society.