Events

Bioethics in the Francis Pontificate the video opens above the slideshow controls

A Plunkett Centre Webinar

From his early environmental encyclical Laudato Si' to the declaration on human dignity Dignitas Infinita, bioethics was an important theme of the Francis pontificate. On 6 May, the eve of the conclave to elect his successor, our three speakers offered a critical appraisal of Pope Francis' contribution and explored what he taught us about the human drama of health and illness.

Fulfilment in Healthcare the video opens above the slideshow controls

A Webinar with Professor Mark Lazenby, UC Irvine

In a time when burnout dominates conversations in nursing, Mark invites us to explore a powerful alternative-fulfillment. Drawing on deep philosophical insights, he uncovers how nurses navigate challenges to find meaning and purpose in their work. Fulfillment isn't about eliminating difficulties but embracing them with intention, transforming everyday care into something profound. This talk is a must for anyone seeking to reconnect with the heart of nursing, rediscover the wonder in their practice, and reaffirm the profession's transformative power - for patients, for nurses, and for the future of healthcare.

The Wounded Healer: Moral Distress, Hope, and Healing in Clinical Practice the video opens above the slideshow controls

Dr Kate Jackson-Meyer (Harvard) and Dr Marija Kirjanenko (ACU) explore how constrained agency in healthcare can lead to burnout and poor mental health, while effective strategies to prevent and manage moral stress can dramatically improve wellbeing in healthcare institutions.

Dignitas Infinita and the Worth of Persons the video opens above the slideshow controls

In this Plunkett Centre webinar, Assoc. Prof. Xavier Symons and Dr. Jim Franklin discuss the DDF's Dignitas Infinita as well as Jim's new book The Worth of Persons.