Based at UCSI University in Malaysia. There is no doubt that humanity’s greatest challenges – and some of its most promising opportunities – are regional and global. Increasingly, the world requires effective partnerships between scientists, policymakers, and diplomats from different countries. The multi-disciplinary and multidimensional challenges of science-based global problems today have been amply demonstrated…
The Foundation for Science and Technology is a UK charity, providing an impartial platform for debate of policy issues that have a science, research, technology or innovation element. Established in 1977, the Foundation brings together Parliamentarians, civil servants, industrialists, researchers, learned societies, charities and others. It convenes discussion events and round tables, publishes a journal three times per year…
We support research, innovation, and education to make the world a safer place. Lloyd’s Register Foundation is a global safety charity with a mission to engineer a safer world. Building on the Foundation’s partnerships and impact to date, and harnessing over 250 years of maritime safety knowledge, we focus on enhancing the safety of life…
Inspiring and Anchoring Trust in Science, Research and Innovation The IANUS project strengthens warranted trust in science, research and innovation at a systemic level by encouraging participation in research as a co-creative and inclusive process, sensitive to societal values, concerns and needs. Value-driven research means that researchers are engaged and sensitive to societal needs and…
VERITY is a pioneering project dedicated to understanding and enhancing trust in science. Through rigorous research and collaboration with stakeholders, we develop a ‘Protocol of Recommendations’ to guide stewards of trust – be they institutions, groups, or individuals – in fostering confidence in scientific findings and encouraging better informed decision-making. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures that…
Probing the impact of integrity and integration on societal trust in science. POIESIS project brings together seven partners from across Europe, who will study the impact of research integrity issues and societal engagement practices on trust in science. As societal dependence on sound scientific research and responsible innovation has become increasingly visible, concerns about public…
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) is a thematic organisation of the International Science Council (ISC). SCAR is charged with initiating, developing and coordinating high quality international scientific research in the Antarctic region (including the Southern Ocean), and on the role of the Antarctic region in the Earth system. The scientific business of SCAR is…
The ISC has established the Centre for Science Futures to improve our understanding of emerging trends in science and research systems, and to provide options and tools for appropriate action. The Centre, launched in May 2023, explores where changes in science and its organization are leading us by carrying out analytical work, organizing workshops, and compiling resources….
UPEN is a voluntary-led network of UK universities and knowledge brokers. We provide a one stop shop for universities and policy organisations to access opportunities to strengthen evidence-informed policy making. UPEN’s mission is to facilitate a connective and collaborative ecosystem to strengthen the use of academic research in public policy.
The EU Competence Centre for Science Communication is led by the COALESCE consortium, which is funded by the European Commission for an initial period of four years. The Competence Centre itself is virtual in nature, made up of national and regional hubs in countries across Europe, which serve as the venues for its activities and trainings. The…
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