Celebrating the life and work of Professor Margaret Boden

The Centre for Cognitive Science (COGS) will host a special event celebrating the life and work of Professor Margaret Boden on Tuesday, 30 June, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM at the University of Sussex (Pevensey 1A7). 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