Byron Hyde

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Philosopher of science and public policy specializing in evidence-based policy and metapolicy, trust in institutions, and methodological, ethical, and fiduciary standards in public life with particular expertise in the Nolan Principles. Serves on government advisory bodies and public sector committees with a focus on good governance and the protection of vulnerable individuals (animals, children, patients, consumers) and the British public, including roles in research ethics, education, and criminal justice. Appointed to leadership positions across academic, charitable, private, and public sectors. Founder and director of two international research centres. Advises policymakers through parliamentary submissions, policy briefings, and public scholarship in national media. Author of over seventy publications spanning philosophy, ethics, public policy, and social science.

Experience

  • –present
    Philosopher of Science and Public Policy, Bangor University
  • –present
    Bioethicist and Philosopher of Public Policy, University of Bristol

Publications

  • 2026
    Science Shouldn't Be Political, Journal of Academic Ethics: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10805-025-09717-w
  • 2025
    Lying Increases Trust in Science, Theory & Society: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11186-025-09635-1

Grants and Contracts

  • 2026
    Japanese Philosophy of Science for Public Policy
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Japanese Government
  • 2024
    Strengthening Objectivity in Public Service
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Wellcome Trust
  • 2023
    Rethinking Conflicts of Interest
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Mangoletsi Trust

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society (FRAS)
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)
  • Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute (FRAI)
  • Member of the Royal Institution (MRi)

Contact Byron for

  • General
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  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision