2027 Senior European Ethics Olympiad

We are delighted to invite you to the 2027 Senior European Ethics Olympiad, an exciting online event designed for 14-18 year-olds (at any point during 2027) to explore complex ethical questions through structured, thought-provoking discussions. Participants will have the chance to sharpen their critical thinking, engage in meaningful dialogue, and consider diverse perspectives on challenging moral dilemmas.

As the official qualifying event for the 2027 International Final, school-based teams have the unique opportunity to secure a spot in the International Final hosted from Australia! This is a chance for young minds to engage on a global stage and connect with peers who share a passion for ethics.

Dates and Times (All Olympiads are Online!)

Senior European Ethics Olympiad: Thursday, March 18th, 2027
🕙 Time:
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (BST – UK)
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CET – Europe)

International Final: (hosted from Australia)

Eligibility

• Open to European/UK School based teams
  

• Students must be aged 14–18 at some point during 2027.
  

• Teams of 3–5 students.
  
  

UK Time (GMT) — March 18th, 2027

Event Schedule (UK Time)
🕗 8:00 – 8:15 AM: Introduction
🕣 8:15 – 9:20 AM: Round 1 (includes feedback)
☕ 9:20 – 9:30 AM: Break
🕤 9:30 – 10:35 AM: Round 2 (includes feedback)
🍽 10:35 – 11:15 AM: Lunch Break
🕦 11:15 AM – 12:20 PM: Round 3 (includes feedback)
☕ 12:20 – 12:30 PM: Break
🕧 12:30 – 1:35 PM: Round 4 (includes feedback)
🎤 1:35 – 2:00 PM: Closing Remarks

Central European Time (CET) — March 18th, 2027

Note: Europe begins Daylight Saving Time after this date (on March 30, 2027), so Central Europe will still be on CET (UTC+1).

Event Schedule (CET)
🕗 9:00 – 9:15 AM: Introduction
🕣 9:15 – 10:20 AM: Round 1 (includes feedback)
☕ 10:20 – 10:30 AM: Break
🕤 10:30 – 11:35 AM: Round 2 (includes feedback)
🍽 11:35 – 12:15 PM: Lunch Break
🕦 12:15 – 1:20 PM: Round 3 (includes feedback)
☕ 1:20 – 1:30 PM: Break
🕧 1:30 – 2:35 PM: Round 4 (includes feedback)
🎤 2:35 – 3:00 PM: Closing Remarks

Ethical Topics for 2027

Teams will engage with eight complex, real-world ethical dilemmas designed to spark rigorous discussion and thoughtful analysis.

Cases
• Case 1 – Salacious Gossip
• Case 2 – Digital Afterlife Management: Who Speaks for the Dead?
• Case 3 – In-Vitro Meat
• Case 4 – Redefining Humanity
• Case 5 – A Phenotypic Prometheus?
• Case 6 – Ode to a Scab
• Case 7 – A Monthly Subscription to Brutality
• Case 8 – Taking the Spot or Earning It? – University Scholarship

Registration Fees
  Early Bird Fee: $180 USD per team (closes January 26th 2027)
  Regular Fee: $225 USD per team (registration closes February 26th 2027)
➕ Additional fees apply for PayPal/credit card payments.

Scholarship Opportunities
We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all schools. If your school requires financial assistance, apply for scholarships here: https://form.jotform.com/260764995688077

Don’t Miss Out!
Participate in a rigorous yet rewarding ethical debate experience.
Register now and secure your team’s place in the 2027 Senior European Ethics Olympiad!