Suzanne Uniacke

Suzanne Uniacke is a Professor in Philosophy at Charles Sturt University (CSU), where she has worked since July 2013. She previously served as the Director of the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE) at CSU from July 2013 to December 2016. Her academic career includes research fellowships at the University of St Andrews, Harvard University, and the University of Stirling. She has been a Joint Editor and Chief Editor of the Journal of Applied Philosophy and remains a member of its Editorial Board.

Research Interests Suzanne’s research integrates applied philosophy with normative moral theory. Key areas include:

• Ethics of Killing: Self-defense, euthanasia, and moral permissibility
• Ethics of War: Proportionality, just war theory, and moral justification
• Moral Theory: Responsibility, justification, and the interaction between practical ethics and theoretical frameworks
• Philosophy of Law: Criminal liability, legal responsibility, and moral excuse
• Health Ethics: Family-centred care and patient rights
• Social and Political Philosophy: Children's rights and ethical policy

Scientific Awards and Collaborations: Suzanne has held prestigious

• Research Fellowships at the University of St Andrews, Harvard University, and the University of Stirling
• Collaborations in applied ethics, health policy, and war theory

Current Role and Contributions: As a registered supervisor and active researcher, she continues to contribute to philosophical discourse through publications, editorial work, and affiliations with research groups like the Practical and Public Ethics Research Group and the Future of the Professions Research Group.