Neurotechnology Seminar Series
Join us for an engaging seminar series exploring the latest breakthroughs in neurotechnology! Leading researchers from a range of fields — including neuroscience, engineering, medicine, psychology, physics, philosophy, and education — across the UK will share insights into the most recent developments in the field.
Our next seminar:
Neurotechnology seminar series (V): Neurotechnology, policing and criminal justice: Navigating the new possibilities and ethical challenges
Tuesday, 12th August, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Creativity lab - Level 6 , James Watt South (JWS), School of Engineering
Creativity lab - Level 6 , James Watt South (JWS), School of Engineering
University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Dr Allan McCay – Co-director of The Sydney Institute of Criminology
Neurotechnology is beginning to influence policing and justice - from EEG use in interrogations to brain scans in court. Looking ahead, more radical possibilities emerge: real-time brain monitoring during an offence, cognitive
manipulation, and even “supercops” cognitively enhanced for high-stakes decision-making.
These current and potential uses raise important concerns about legal responsibility, mental privacy, and freedom of thought. The talk argues that, although applications are currently limited, the trajectory of neurotechnology
in policing deserves careful scrutiny.
Join us in person or online via Zoom:
Dr Allan McCay – Co-director of The Sydney Institute of Criminology
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Author of the first professional report on neurotechnology and law (Law Society of England and Wales).
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Named by Australasian Lawyer among the most influential lawyers (2021–2024) for his work on neurotech.
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Advisor to organisations like UNICEF and the Australian Human Rights Commission.
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TEDx speaker and media commentator featured in The Washington Post, BBC, and The Times.
Upcoming Sessions
Join the Chronic Pain Neurotechnology Network (CPNN+) on 19th and 20th June for a Neurofeedback workshop. This two day interactive hybrid workshop will be held at the University of Glasgow for details and the agenda please visit the CPNN+ website.
Sessions will be held at the Advanced Research Centre (ARC) and the School of Psychology & Neuroscience (SPN).