IANUS – Inspiring and Anchoring Trust in Science

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 – Trust in Science

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…

Poiesis Project – Tackling Societal Mistrust in Science

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 Honest Broker versus the Epistocrat: Attenuating Distrust in Science by Disentangling Science from Politics

ABSTRACT People’s trust in science is generally high. Yet in public policy disputes invoking scientific issues, people’s trust in science is typically polarized, aligned with their political preferences. Theorists of science and democracy have reasoned that a polarization of trust in scientific information could be mitigated by clearly disentangling scientific claims from political ones. We…

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