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Western Australian Ethics Olympiad

Hosted by the Curtin Centre for Applied Ethics

Western Australian Ethics Olympiad

An inter-university competition fostering ethical reasoning, critical thinking and respectful dialogue through collaborative inquiry.

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What is the Ethics Olympiad?

The Ethics Olympiad is an innovative academic competition where university students engage with challenging ethical questions through thoughtful discussion, collaborative inquiry and reasoned analysis.

Rather than rewarding participants for defeating an opponent, the Olympiad values respectful dialogue, intellectual curiosity and the ability to explore diverse perspectives on complex contemporary issues.

Critical Thinking
Analyse complex ethical problems.
Respectful Dialogue
Engage thoughtfully with differing viewpoints.
Ethical Reasoning
Apply philosophical and practical reasoning.
Collaboration
Work together to explore ideas.
 

Ethical Questions of Our Time

The Ethics Olympiad invites participants to explore the kinds of questions shaping our future.

Should Artificial Intelligence make life-changing decisions?

How should responsibility and accountability be balanced when algorithms influence human lives?

Do future generations have rights?

What obligations do we owe to people who have not yet been born?

Should privacy ever be sacrificed for public safety?

How should societies balance individual freedoms with collective security?

Should universities have ethical obligations beyond education?

What role should higher education play in addressing global challenges?

Is civil disobedience ever ethically justified?

When can breaking the law be considered morally responsible?

How should emerging technologies be governed?

Who should decide the ethical limits of innovation?

The Olympiad Pathway

The Western Australian Ethics Olympiad supports ethical inquiry through three connected competition experiences.

Stage One

Curtin Ethics Olympiad

An internal competition for Curtin University students that introduces participants to collaborative ethical discussion and case analysis.

Stage Two

Perth Ethics Olympiad

The flagship inter-university competition bringing together universities from across Western Australia to engage with contemporary ethical questions.

Stage Three

National Ethics Olympiad

Teams may continue their journey through the national competition administered by the official national organisers.

Featured Competitions

Curtin Ethics Olympiad

Internal Curtin University competition focused on developing ethical reasoning, communication and collaborative inquiry.

Perth Ethics Olympiad

The premier Western Australian inter-university Ethics Olympiad bringing together students from participating universities.

National Ethics Olympiad

The next stage of the journey, connecting university teams from across Australia.

Participating Universities

Curtin University
The University of Western Australia
Edith Cowan University
Murdoch University
The University of Notre Dame Australia

Why Ethics Matters

From artificial intelligence and biotechnology to climate policy and social justice, ethical questions shape our communities every day. The Western Australian Ethics Olympiad creates a space where university students can explore these challenges through respectful dialogue, collaborative inquiry and thoughtful analysis.

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People Involved

Meet the academics, judges and organisers supporting the Olympiad.

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Partner Organisations

Discover the universities and organisations helping shape the future of the competition.

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Resources

Access competition information, preparation materials and future resources.

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Latest News

Registration Opening Soon

Information about upcoming registration periods will be published here.

Competition Dates

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Competition Results

Celebrate participating universities and competition achievements.

Ready to Join the Conversation?

Discover upcoming competitions, explore ethical inquiry and become part of Western Australia’s growing Ethics Olympiad community.

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