As part of the ‘Virtues in the Professions’ project, a new research report exploring the moral practice of policing has been published. Character Virtues in Policing presents findings from research conducted with pre- and in-service police officers across police forces, and at universities, in the U.K. The project captured which
This report on a pilot study, conducted in the spring semester of 2022 in five police science departments at universities in England, draws upon and complements findings from an earlier report from the same research project, Character Virtues in Policing (Kristjánsson, Thompson and Maile, 2021). As was noted in the
While not all professions are in crisis, the notion of a profession as something which encompasses and adds to the public good certainly is. In the professions studied in this paper – law, medicine and teaching – we believe that the vital link to public service and the wider common
Big Question: Can the professions be virtuous? This research was designed to deepen understanding of the place of virtues and values in initial education, training and subsequent professional practice in key professions in the UK today. To date, the Jubilee Centre has undertaken research in the teaching, law, medicine, nursing, and
This statement is founded on research conducted by the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues and others in the field. The statement was developed in partnership with members of various professions, educators, policy makers, professional organisations and academics. The overall aim of the statement is to open up space for
This report considers the interplay between moral and intellectual virtues within a broad professional context and offers an foundation for further research to be conducted regarding moral character in the professional realm. By interpreting these findings using a neo-Aristotelian lens (Aristotle, 2009), this evidence indicates that the ‘good’ professional, and
Professional bodies and their members are held in high regard by the public and are expected to demonstrate service which is competent, knowledgeable, and ethical. The upholding of this public reputation, however, has seemingly led to cultures of excessive auditing and performance monitoring becoming central within contemporary professional governance. Professionals
The Virtuous Practice in Nursing research report was published on 28th September 2017. Drawing on insights from nursing departments, students, and practitioners, this interdisciplinary report is designed to deepen understanding of the place of virtues and values in the initial education, training and subsequent professional practice in nursing. Summary of Key Findings Summary
Project Funder: The Nuffield Foundation Project Overview This project was an investigation of news literacy and civic engagement in 9-11-year-olds in the UK. It also included an evaluation of the impact of NewsWise, a news and digital literacy programme. This project was undertaken in collaboration with NewsWise, The Guardian Foundation,
Project Overview The Character Virtues in Business and Finance research report was launched on 27th September 2017 at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, London. Drawing on insights from business schools, students, and practitioners, the interdisciplinary report examines character and virtues in the business and finance professions, and the extent