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Join Sage's @camillegamboa.bsky.social and Tracey Brown from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social as they discuss building public trust in science: www.choice360.org/podcasts/epi...

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In this first segment of our four-part series, we chat with Camille Gamboa at @sagepub.com and Tracey Brown from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social as they dig into their collaboration on The People’s Case for Curators, and the need for this guide ow.ly/R4Sk50XAWnU

The panel at today’s RoRi and STEaPP seminar at Wellcome on ‘science in a populist age’.

UCL’s @geoffmulgan.bsky.social kicks off tonight’s seminar on ‘Science in a populist age’ at @wellcometrust.bsky.social, with a stellar line-up inc @helenpearson.bsky.social @senseaboutsci.bsky.social @alokjha.bsky.social. We’ll post the video online soon. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-ad...

"A university that wants to produce graduates capable of withstanding scrutiny must explicitly teach – and display – how to disagree well."

Building Trust in Science: 5 Lessons from Global Experts Discover 5 key insights from global experts on how transparency, communication, and collaboration build public trust and drive scientific innovation.

How can research inspire trust and drive real-world impact? With @senseaboutsci.bsky.social, we explored why open, humble communication – and clear distinction between science, tech & innovation – matters. Discover 5 takeaways for credible research:

#TrustInScience #ScienceCommunication

Meet Olivier Bernard- science communicator, author, pharmacist and 2019 winner of the early career researcher Maddox Prize. Read his insights into understanding other's perceptions of risk here: bit.ly/48nQDCm and about his prize win here: bit.ly/48ss0EP

In Indonesia’s courts, truth can be a lonely witness Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. For more than two decades, professors Bambang Hero Saharjo and Basuk...

It's great to see that Bambang Hero Saharjo, one of our #MaddoxPrize winners, continue to firmly stand up for science, despite the challenges he faces

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Public-good curators like @dalmeet.bsky.social protect our access to contextualised information by amplifying important views we need to hear. Our new guide with @sagepub.com
champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration

Find the guide here➡️ bit.ly/3Kemcqn

Science advice in a populist age How should science advice adapt to an age of populism? A UCL-STEaPP Seminar in partnership with RoRI and hosted by Wellcome

🗨️ How should science advice adapt in an age of populism?

Join our director Tracey Brown and other speakers for an in-person seminar on communicating science amid disinformation and conspiracy theories.
📅 1 Dec, 17:00
🔗 Book your place:
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Responsible Handover of AI and data training for researchers - Sense about Science The Responsible Handover of AI training for researchers will raise awareness about the risk of adopting or developing AI without proper handover guidance in place.

The Responsible Handover Framework is an AI governance approach. It provides structured, practical guidance to help researchers using AI and other digital tools ask the right questions when adopting and developing tools.
Find it here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/responsible-...

AI tools are already entering healthcare without the guidance clinicians need – leaving doctors hesitant and patients at risk.

That’s why our Responsible Handover Framework matters now more than ever: a flexible, practical approach to AI governance that protects patients before problems spiral.

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Join Dr Sameh ElBadry & Dr Caitlin Bentley on 4 Dec for a key discussion on closing the AI governance gap.

Responsible AI UK's webinar will introduce our Responsible Handover Framework and how it supports best practices

📅 4 Dec, 13:00 GMT
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3f842c...

Rebuilding Trust in Science: Why Quality Communication Matters Discover insights from leading experts on how rigorous research and clear communication can strengthen public trust and the real-world impact of science.

Transparency, humility and integrity: vital for research that moves science forward. Discover 5 actionable takeaways from our latest webinar on communicating quality and reliability, with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social.

#ResearchQuality #ScienceCommunication #TrustInScience

Key questions on public spending - Sense about Science Councillors, policymakers and communities regularly face decisions around spending proposals that impact us all. Here are some key questions to judge budget decisions

🍂The Autumn Budget lands on Wednesday. It's worth remembering that local spending decisions shape our daily lives just as much, and deserve the same scrutiny
Our new Key Questions on Public Spending guide helps you ask the right questions about local proposals
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Members of IRIS speaking with Ian Sollom MP at Parliament

Jo Foster speaking with Lord Willets at Parliament

Members of IRIS posing for a photo with Nigel Huddleston MP in Parliament

Members of IRIS speaking with Steve Race MP in Parliament

During @senseaboutsci.bsky.social #EvidenceWeek we presented data on how a research-driven approach to STEM education can impact students’ skills, confidence and knowledge of the careers open to them.

Thank you to all the MPs and peers who we spoke to us on the day.

Intelligent transparency: 2025 review Intelligent transparency: 2025 review

Welcome recommendation from the OSR that ministerial departments publish their public commitment to intelligent transparency.

We would like to see this as part of a wider Ministerial commitment to Transparency of Evidence in Government

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#Citizenscience Resources

Curators of information matter. A new guide from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social shows why librarians, editors & journalists are key to trustworthy research.

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#ScienceCommunication

Today, our director Tracey Brown spoke at the debate 'Fake science – the threat of scientific misinformation to integrity, competitiveness and democracy.'

During her opening remarks, MEP Lina Gálvez firmly put the “fake science” discussion in the domain of the business model of technology.

Public-good curation guide presented in Parliament and in Charleston Conference in the US - Sense about Science Since its launch, The People’s Case for Curators guide has been showcased at the Charleston Conference and to UK policymakers during Evidence Week.

'The People’s Case for Curators' has recently been showcased at #EvidenceWeek in the UK Parliament and in the Charleston Conference in the US.

Together with @sagepub.com we continue to make the case for #PublicGoodCuration and the principles that underpin it.

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YouTube video by Sense about Science The Big Toilet Project

The Big Toilet Project team, including our Research Fellow @ayselisa.bsky.social, presented to MPs at Evidence Week in Parliament last week on how tackling the rise in toilet training age can cut nappy waste, boost school readiness & support the UK’s net zero goals.
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#EvidenceWeek in Parliament is such an important initiative, bringing together the public, researchers and parliamentarians to discuss how evidence is used at Westminster. Includes training sessions for parliamentary staff on how to handle and interpret evidence – crucial step in the briefing of MPs

Meet Barry Dunne, Environment Health & Safety Manager at TSL UK. They focus on making safety information clear for everyone by cutting long documents, using simple text, and adding photos so all team members can follow procedures, whatever their language. Discover more here 👉 : bit.ly/4p6y3W7

Evidence Week in Parliament 2025 - Sense about Science In its eighth year, Evidence Week in Parliament created space for transparent conversations by bringing researchers, parliamentarians and the public to Westminster.

This year, more parliamentary offices than ever joined #EvidenceWeek. It reached 1 in every 5 MP offices, meeting a growing demand for research in policy.

From our reverse committee hearing, to trainings and policy briefings, a huge thanks to everyone who helped make it a success this year!

The People's Case for Curators Dr Leo S Lo Dean of Libraries and University Librarian, Advisor to the Provost for AI Literacy. University of Virginia As AI reshapes how information is produced and accessed, the role of public-good curators has never been more essential. By embedding AI literacy into our work, we help communities not only find reliable knowledge but also build the confidence to interpret and evaluate what machines generate alongside traditional sources. This combination of human judgment and digital fluency will be critical for a healthy information ecosystem. #PublicGoodCuration

"The People’s Case for Curators" makes the case for supporting librarians, editors, and research integrity officers.

Download the guide with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social which explains how these curators ensure access to trustworthy science: senseaboutscience.org/championing-...
​#PublicGoodCuration

Juliet Harrison and Dr Lewis Simpson at Evidence Week, standing next to their stall reading 'Value-based metrics in prison'.

Why Evidence Matters! Last week, @jharrison66.bsky.social + @drlewissimpson.bsky.social took part in Evidence Week at UK Parliament.

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⬆️Read all about their experience of showcasing #LBUResearch and lobbying for prisons policy change.

@senseaboutsci.bsky.social #AcademicSky

A science-focused day in Parliament.

After meeting Tropic, I joined the Quadram Institute for Evidence Week to hear about their research on hidden hunger in the UK. Brilliant work happening at Norwich Research Park. Proud to champion it. ➡️ buff.ly/k9fmxdr

Evidence Week in Parliament is in full swing, and on Tuesday I had the brilliant opportunity to speak with Professor Sian Taylor Philips about health screening.

Her insights were on population screening programmes for cancer, during pregnancies and for newborns were invaluable.

✔️ As part of Evidence Week in Parliament, I met with the Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS), who want to change the culture of UK education so that every young person experiences real research while at school.

Evidence matters. This week in Parliament, #EvidenceWeek is bringing researchers, MPs and the public together to look at how we use facts and data to make better decisions. A great reminder that good policy starts with good evidence.

Last week, Dr Glory Aigbedion joined us in Parliament to ask her question on community involvement in research to a panel of experts as part of our #EvidenceWeek 'reverse' committee hearing.

Thank you to all who submitted their questions on the evidence behind policies.