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Q&A with our new programme director, Katie Weeks! | Sciencewise We are delighted to welcome our new programme director, Katie to Sciencewise.

🗣️ We caught up with her to find out all about her motivation for joining Sciencewise.

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📰 Some more team news!

✨ We are delighted to welcome our new interim programme director, Katie Weeks to Sciencewise.

Katie joins after nearly two decades in public engagement and science communication, and having previously led public engagement at the Royal Society.

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Understanding public attitudes towards the use of AI in policing | Sciencewise Understanding public attitudes towards the use of AI in policing Project Summary Debate around artificial intelligence (AI) has become more prominent and more polarised in recent years, and yet...

The public sees the potential of AI in policing, but they’re not handing over a blank cheque.

@sciencewise.bsky.social and @ukhomeoffice.bsky.social new report provides key insights and recommendations to policymakers about the strengths and weaknesses of using AI in policing: bit.ly/3GZIn1S

New Sciencewise and @ukhomeoffice.bsky.social report published today: what does the public think about AI in policing? sciencewise.org.uk/2025/07/what...

‘Early and meaningful’ public involvement in shaping engineering biology research and policy vital for ethical future Earlier this year, the British Science Association and Sciencewise hosted a roundtable on the role of public opinion in shaping engineering biology research and policy. A summary of the discussion bet...

What is the role of public opinion in shaping engineering biology research and policy?

Our @sciencewise.bsky.social roundtable brought together universities, private sector, funders, bioethics organisations, civil society, policymakers to discuss:

www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/early-a...

Superb end to the @sciencewise.bsky.social & @ukri.org dialogue on ultra processed foods. Newham participants, I salute you for a long, thoughtful and broad list of where @ukri.org needs to focus future food research funding. And a wonderful job from Hopkins Van Mil! Looking forward to the report.

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Noteworthy projects

👀 Sharing some noteworthy projects from the last while 👇

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Sciencewise: information about the programme.

Sciencewise: information about the programme, discussing what the projects have helped to do.

Sciencewise: information about the programme.

Sciencewise: information about the programme, with topics we have covered.

👋 We’ve had some new followers, welcome!

In case you are wondering what we are all about 👇

Q&A with our new project lead, Trupti Patel! | Sciencewise We are delighted to welcome our new project lead, Trupti to Sciencewise.

🗣️ We caught up with her to find out all about her motivation for joining Sciencewise.

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🔗 sciencewise.org.uk/2025/06/qa-w...

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📰 Some news!

✨ We are delighted to welcome our new programme lead, Trupti Patel to Sciencewise.

Trupti joins from Genomics England, and has previously lead research and policy at Race Equality Foundation and UCL.

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We’re recruiting for an interim Sciencewise Programme Director on a consultancy contract. | Sciencewise About Sciencewise Sciencewise is a programme developed and funded by UK government which engages the public on decision making and policy related to science, innovation and research. It is highl...

🚨 Just 1 week left to apply!

🤔 Could you help shape the direction and increase the impact of the UK government's flagship public engagement programme on science and technology?

📆 Applications close Monday 30th June

🔗 sciencewise.org.uk/2025/06/were...

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🗣️ Could you play a key part in ensuring #research and #policy on #science and #technology is informed by the views, concerns and aspirations of the public? Find out more and apply 👇

📆 Closing Mon 30th June

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We recently published our first Public Dialogue with @sciencewise.bsky.social.

You can read the report and its key findings by visiting our website: www.sdruk.ukri.org/our-work/the....

🎬There's also a short video featuring some of the 72 members of the public who participated.

Factors Affecting Public Engagement by UK Researchers 2025 Introduction About the study The Royal Society has commissioned Technopolis to conduct a study on the factors affecting public engagement by UK researchers in 2025. The primary objective is to understand… What public engagement means and entails in 2025 The value and significance of public engagement Enablers and barriers, and opportunities and risks of public engagement Effective implementation and support strategies How these elements have changed over time

🚨Calling all UK-based researchers (of any discipline) and public engagement professionals!

Help us better understand the factors affecting public engagement by taking part in The Royal Society's survey👇

www.research.net/r/RS_public_...

Scientists need to adapt to a changed world. We must learn to communicate with the public. Our *Institutions* should prioritize and reward public engagement efforts. @bcmhouston.bsky.social

In the UK the Government has funded a programme (us!) to help scientists to do just this. In 20 years of work, we have always found policy made with the public is much more informed and nuanced.

Delighted to announce a new partnership
to explore the views of the public on the ‘14 day rule’ for human embryo research ⬇️

📢 Help shape the future of science & tech policy in the UK!

🔍 We’re entering an ambitious new phase and seeking an Independent Evaluator to help us measure and maximise our impact!

💷 £45K budget (inc. VAT)
📆 July 25 – Nov 27
⏳ Apply by 4th June 2025

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sciencewise.org.uk/2025/04/tend...

Marking the publication of our Public Dialogue 2025 report with an expert panel and the voices of the public #DigitalFootprints2025

Findings from the Smart Data Research UK (SDR UK) and Sciencewise dialogue published today (14 May) | Sciencewise Commissioner reflections from a Sciencewise supported HDBI Public Dialogue

What happens when you ask the public about smart data? Find out in our latest report with Smart Data Research UK - published today at the Digital Footprints Conference in Leeds. sciencewise.org.uk/2025/05/find...

It’s publication day for our Public Dialogue 2025 report. Partnering with @sciencewise.bsky.social, we spoke to people across the country. The dialogue uncovered several valuable insights that will shape the future of smart data research in the UK. 👉 Read all: www.sdruk.ukri.org/2025/05/14/p...

🚀 Report launch day for the @sdruk.bsky.social and @sciencewise.bsky.social public dialogue findings!

🗣️ I’m looking forward to moderating a panel on the findings this afternoon at the Digital Footprints Conference #DF25 exploring smart data for public good

We’re hoping to hear from seldom heard communities, as well as the general public on this important topic, with an emphasis on developing creative ways to bring the issues to life.

The invitation to tender will launch through the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights framework soon

Sciencewise is about to tender for a significant new public dialogue about the human embryo research rules in partnership with Nuffield Council on Bioethics.

Why we need the public voice in climate policy...

Fab to join the Public Voices in AI launch in the House of Commons this week on behalf of @sciencewise.bsky.social - hosted by @digitalgoodnet.bsky.social plus lots of other incredible organisations. The project puts those most impacted and underrepresented by AI front and centre. My reflections 🧵

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Interested in how #public voices can shape #climate policy?

Join us this Thursday for a webinar discussing the findings from the Sciencewise and Climate Change Committee (CCC) Citizens’ Panel

Learn more about how #citizen input is influencing the path to affordable #netzero future!