Author: Edward A. David
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Transitioning to King’s
They say that while change can happen instantly, transitions can take ages. Moving to King’s was, for me, a big change. Eleven years in Oxford—first as a postgraduate, then as a postdoc—meant that the rhythms of that place had become second nature. I arrived expecting to be there for just nine months, a brief academic…
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The Oxford Gen Z Summit
Exciting things are on the horizon. The Gen Z Summit is fast approaching, and I’m thrilled to share a sneak peek of what’s in store. This event will bring together close to twenty of our study’s participatory researchers (young people, aged 18-27) to engage with our data and play a meaningful role in their interpretation.…
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Reflections on 2024: A Year of Growth and Opportunity
As I pause to look back on 2024, I marvel at how transformative this year has been. It’s been a journey of new opportunities, significant milestones, and meaningful transitions—all setting the stage for what lies ahead. From Oxford to King’s College London 2024 was marked with an intensive focus on developing and launching the Gen…
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AI Hackathon at GS
Recently, I had the pleasure of facilitating the AI working group at the first ever 10KSB Hackathon hosted at Goldman Sachs International. The full-day event culminated on stage, where our 10KSB alumni presented their policy ideas to leaders in the UK small business ecosystem. The cherry on top? Varun Chandra, Business and Investment Advisor to…
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Gen Z Phase 2: Participatory Research
Last month, my collaborators and I launched Phase 2 of our Gen Z study. Generously supported by Oxford’s John Fell Fund, Phase 2 makes good on our study’s participatory ethos. Through an online form, we give participants an overview of our analysis. They then comment on our analysis. Finally, they tell us about their ideal…
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Presenting on Generation Z at Christ Church, Oxford
Last week, I had the pleasure of sharing initial findings from my Gen Z study with alumni from Christ Church, Oxford. Many thanks to Christ Church for the kind invitation. Next month, I’ll share an even more developed iteration of my team’s analysis at the Ertegun House, Oxford. Thursday, 21st November, 5:15pm. The event is…
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Life after Philosophy Podcast
I join Dr Christopher Anadale for an episode of his fascinating podcast, Life after Philosophy, which features philosophy graduates from Mount Saint Mary’s University. Listen in!
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Supporting Black Business
This past week, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK and Saïd Business School hosted a conversation with a distinguished panel of Black business leaders from across the UK, representing diverse sectors and organisations. I facilitated the half-day conversation, inviting participants to reflect on challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs and how best to support them in…
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Book Contract: A Christian Ethic of Corporate Religious Freedom
Sometime earlier this year, two colleagues and I began a conversation. We noted our shared interests around the topic of corporate religious freedom — that is, the freedom of organisations to practice their religious beliefs. And, recognising our distinct disciplinary strengths (ethics, law, and theology), we decided to jointly author a monograph together. After shopping…
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Gen Z, Part 4: Sharing initial findings at Durham University
Last week, my research team and I travelled to Durham University to present initial findings from our study, ‘Understanding Generation Z’s Religious and Spiritual Role Models’. It was a full day — 9 hours of commute for only 20 minutes of presentation. But it was completely worth it. The presentation generated fantastic discussion and, most…
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