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Celebrating the life and work of Professor Margaret Boden
By: Aleks Kossowska
Last updated: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
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Bringing together colleagues, collaborators, and scholars, the event will honour Professor Boden’s pioneering contributions to cognitive science and artificial intelligence, as well as her lasting impact on interdisciplinary research and teaching.
The programme will include a series of academic talks related to Professor Boden’s work, personal reflections on her life and influence, and a panel discussion exploring her enduring legacy.
Confirmed speakers include:
Joanna Bryson – Professor of Ethics and Technology
Ron Chrisley – Professor of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
Andy Clark – Professor of Cognitive Philosophy
Dave Cliff – Professor of Computer Science
Ernest Edmonds – Professor of Computational Art
Anna Jordanous – Associate Professor in Computer Science
Yvonne Rogers – Professor of Interaction Design
Anil Seth – Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience
Mike Sharples – Professor of Educational Technology
Dustin Stokes – Professor of Philosophy
Steve Torrance – Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Research in Cognitive Science (COGS)
Michael Wheeler – Emeritus Professor of Philosophy
Blay Whitby – Professor of AI Ethics
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