How familiar something feels to people can make or break a public dialogue about it. That's the finding James Wickett-Whyte at Ipsos takes from our recent Citizens' Panels on climate adaptation, co-commissioned with the @thecccuk.bsky.social 🧵👇

The full recording of our climate adaptation citizens' panel launch is now available 📽️ 30 people, representative of the UK, wrestling with real trade-offs on how the UK adapts to climate change — to inform @thecccuk.bsky.social official advice to government. 🧵👇

🚨 Tomorrow: our webinar on the citizens' panel that informed official UK climate adaptation advice. Hear from those involved in the public participation that helped shape @thecccuk.bsky.social's 'A Well-Adapted UK' report. 📆 Tomorrow, 2 June, 12:30pm 🔗

Citizens’ Panel on climate adaptation in the UK - Dialogue Report Launch · Zoom · Luma

Join us for the launch of a new dialogue report from the Climate Change Committee’s Citizens’ Panel on Climate Adaptation in the UK, supported by…

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The recent heatwave is a timely backdrop to a new report, published today, on what the UK public thinks about solar radiation modification (SRM) — a group of methods to cool the Earth by reflecting a small portion of sunlight back into space. 🧵👇

📢 Join us next week to hear from the people behind the citizens' panel that helped shape the Climate Change Committee's official climate adaptation advice. 📆 Tuesday 2 June, 12:30pm 🔗 Register: luma.com/wd4xq5mr

One week until our webinar on the citizens' panel that helped shape the CCC's official climate adaptation advice to government. Join us to hear more about what deliberative public engagement brought to the recent landmark 'A Well-Adapted UK' report. 📆 2 June, 12:30pm 🔗 luma.com/wd4xq5mr

📢 Hear from the people behind the citizens' panel at the heart of UK climate advice. Yesterday, @thecccuk.bsky.social published 'A Well-Adapted UK' — shaped in part by citizens deliberating on what climate adaptation should mean for people across the UK. 📆 2 June 🔗 luma.com/wd4xq5mr

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Join us for the launch of a new dialogue report from the Climate Change Committee’s Citizens’ Panel on Climate Adaptation in the UK, supported by…

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What should research on UPFs focus on - and why? In a UK-wide public dialogue on UPFs commissioned by UKRI, participants shared why understanding the health impacts of UPFs was a key priority for them.

🗣️ “Participants moved beyond headlines to engage deeply with the science, ethics and systemic drivers of our modern diet.” New on our blog, Professor Anne  Ferguson‑Smith reflects on the unique value of public dialogue in helping to shape future research. 🔗 sciencewise.org.uk/2026/04/what...

What should future research on ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) focus on? A UKRI public dialogue - supported by Sciencewise - brought together 100+ people from across the UK to explore what evidence and action is needed next 👇 🔗 sciencewise.org.uk/projects/ult...

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UKRI has commissioned deliberative public dialogue exploring people’s views on ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

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UK Research and Innovation@ukri.org · 4mo ago

We brought together over 100 people from across the UK to explore how ultra-processed food shapes everyday life - from convenience and cost, to health concerns and a lack of clear information. These conversations are helping to shape future UKRI research. Learn more: www.ukri.org/news/familie...

We’re excited to announce that Sciencewise is tendering for a significant new public dialogue on Engineering Biology in partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The invitation to tender is now live on the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights framework.

🪧 The next Data & AI public engagement community of practice is on Wed 19 Nov 2pm (online). We will be joined by @sciencewise.bsky.social, Mohn Centre for Children's Health & Wellbeing @imperialmed.bsky.social; and Home Office Policy and Innovation Lab. Register at link in threaded post 👇

⏳ There's still time to share your views! 🗣️ We’re inviting feedback to help deepen understanding of the impact of the Sciencewise programme — share your experience by completing our short evaluation survey, now closing on 14th November 2025. 👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/IQN47X/

🗣️ We’re inviting feedback to help deepen understanding of the impact of Sciencewise. 💡 Your insights will help us continue to build a shared evidence base of best practice in public dialogue and better understand the ways that Sciencewise makes a difference. 👉 sciencewise.org.uk/2025/10/why-...

📰 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. 🧵👇

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

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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...

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

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...

‘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...

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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.

👀 Sharing some noteworthy projects from the last while 👇 🧵👇

👋 We’ve had some new followers, welcome! In case you are wondering what we are all about 👇

📰 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. 🧵👇

🚨 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...

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...

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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 🔗 sciencewise.org.uk/2025/06/were...

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.

🚨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

Jennifer Groh@jmgrohneuro.bsky.social · last yr.

Thoughtful piece advocating for more public engagement from scientists: explaining our work to a more general audience should be an expected part of our job. Heartily agree. By Corey Miller and Michael Platt: knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/how-...

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

Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB)@nuffieldbioethics.bsky.social · last yr.

We are pleased to announce a partnership with @sciencewise.bsky.social on a public dialogue exploring views on the '14-day rule' for human embryo research. The dialogue will provide policymakers with much-needed insights on this underexplored topic. ➡️ bit.ly/44MeuM7

📢 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 Read more 👇 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