# Event Details - **Event Name**: Measurement and models: from ancient philosophy to public health - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: The workshop 'Measurement and Models: from ancient philosophy to public health' will be held at Durham University on 26 June 9.00 - 5.00.About this EventThe workshop will explore the topic of measurement and models from an interdisciplinary perspective that includes ancient philosophy, the philosophy and science of measurement, the use of models and measurement in AI, digital humanities, and public health. Some of the questions that will be investigated are:What is the kind of knowledge acquired via measurements and models?How is this knowledge acquired? What purpose does it serves?What is the relation between measurements and models and right/due measure?What is the role of models in the acquisition of knowledge?Paper abstracts hereThis hybrid workshop is free to attend.The Zoom link will be circulated closer to the event.This event is organised by Dr. Giulia Bonasio and hosted by the Measurement Lab of the Discovery Research Platform for Medical Humanities.Agenda?: 09:15 AM - 10:05 AMGiulia Bonasio (Classics, Durham University)Info: On measure(ment) in ancient philosophy as epistemic and ethical tool (Chaired by Prof. Sarah Uckelman)?: 10:05 AM - 10:55 AMLaura CastelliInfo: Aristotle on metron as a principle: two issues (Chaired by Prof. Sarah Uckelman)?: 11:15 AM - 12:05 PMPeter Heslin (Classics, Durham University)Info: Bayesian inference for modelling the distant past (Chaired by Prof. Sarah Uckelman)?: 12:05 PM - 12:55 PMRebecca Jackson and Travis LaCroix (Philosophy, Durham University)Info: The new problem of coordination: praxical and representational proxies (Chaired by Prof. Sarah Uckelman)?: 12:55 PM - 02:00 PMLunch?: 02:00 PM - 02:55 PMLuca Mari (Philosophy, Università Cattolica di Milano)Info: Meaning from measurement: How Metrology & Machine Learning could co-produce knowledge?: 02:55 PM - 03:45 PMSam Bennett and Alex Campolo (Geography, Durham University)Info: Machine Learning for Medical Prognosis—as/and Measurement? ?: 04:05 PM - 04:55 PMFrancis McKay (Anthropology, Newcastle University and HDRC Gateshead Council)Info: Measuring Population Flourishing: Reflections from Frontline of Public Health - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/measurement-and-models-from-ancient-philosophy-to-public-health/100001990962382080 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Ritson Room, Department of Classics and Ancient History • Durham University - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Ritson Room, Department of Classics and Ancient History • Durham University - **lat**: 54.7740131 - **long**: -1.5748683 - **full address**: Ritson Room, Department of Classics and Ancient History • Durham University, 38 North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Measurement and models: from ancient philosophy to public health - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4880a9fc69caac9e330bbe7d7f90d1ac340ac3e20b6a593759e1b1d1e5877445-rimg-w1200-h800-dcbea88f-gmir.jpg?v=1781266234 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Measurement and models: from ancient philosophy to public health being held? - **A:** Measurement and models: from ancient philosophy to public health takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Ritson Room, Department of Classics and Ancient History • Durham University, 38 North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Measurement and models: from ancient philosophy to public health? - **A:** Measurement and models: from ancient philosophy to public health is organized by Institute for Medical Humanities. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Measurement and models: from ancient philosophy to public health is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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