On the Occasion of the Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue, 26–28 January 2025, Muscat, Oman Preamble The Global Knowledge Dialogue is an initiative of the International Science Council (ISC) to periodically consider key issues at the science-society and science-policy interfaces. This edition was convened jointly by the ISC and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and…
Science is often called ‘elite’ – what can our knowledge production systems do to become more inclusive and more effective in a dramatically changing world? And how can they better bridge the gaps between science and policy? Sir Geoff Mulgan is an academic, writer, sometime bureaucrat, CEO and social entrepreneur. He is currently Professor of…
Abstract: Science is crucial for evidence-based decision-making. Public trust in scientists can help decision makers act on the basis of the best available evidence, especially during crises. However, in recent years the epistemic authority of science has been challenged, causing concerns about low public trust in scientists. We interrogated these concerns with a preregistered 68-country…
Improving science advice by understanding who is doing science. Science is a human system – and historical, sociological and structural biases persist. A/Prof Thema Monroe-White looks at how we can improve #ScienceAdvice by understanding WHO is doing the research – and why that matters. Filmed at the INGSA2024 conference in Rwanda. See all the sessions…
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