Public Engagement Concordat signed in the UK
A new Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research was launched this week by the UK’s research funding bodies. The Concordat aims to increase the… Läs mer
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2010-12-09Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10
Science & Values
For the knowledge society to become a reality, its citizens must be interested and engaged in the production of knowledge – that is, in science and… Läs mer
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2010-10-19Uppdaterad:
2023-01-17Researchers’ Night 2010 the biggest yet
In 33 countries, 250 cities and 600 venues throughout Europe, Researchers’ Night takes place today. This is a huge increase compared to the first 33… Läs mer
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2010-09-24Uppdaterad:
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Innovation beyond the lab – report from VA’s…
Businesses need new knowledge in order to innovate, develop and become successful. But how should these new ideas be obtained and by whom? These were… Läs mer
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2010-09-01Uppdaterad:
2022-12-1907/06/10 Climate for research in decline
Only one in four Swedes, 27 percent, think that Sweden has a good research climate. Just under half, 45 percent, believe that more investment in research… Läs mer
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2010-06-07Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10Don’t forget about the experts!
Although essential to the dialogue process, experts are widely neglected. Most focus to date has been on public involvement, according to a recent UK report. Läs mer
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2010-05-19Uppdaterad:
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Pilot event about asthma: Don’t strangle the cat!
Asthma is prevented neither by having lots of cats or by strangling them all! This was one of the conclusions from an evening of discussion… Läs mer
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2010-04-26Uppdaterad:
2023-02-23Americans hold scientists in high esteem
US citizens are increasingly concerned about the environment. They express high levels of support for government funding of research and over half of Americans think… Läs mer
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2010-04-18Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10Italians more aware of relevance of science
Italian citizens are increasingly supportive of research. They have high trust in scientists and an increased interest in science museums and exhibitions. Läs mer
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2010-04-09Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10Swedish researchers silenced by English law
Libel Laws in England have been used to suppress research, including Swedish results from Francisco Lacerda, Professor of phonetics at Stockholm University. Läs mer
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2010-03-18Uppdaterad:
2022-01-10VA Barometer 2009/10 English
VA Report 2009:2 The 2009 VA Barometer points to a decline in the positive opinions Swedes have of science: Läs mer
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