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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

AI could transform the guidance that shapes health and care – but the public need to trust how it’s used. That’s why, together with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), we’ve commissioned a public dialogue to explore how AI should be used in health and care guidance. 🔗 👇

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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 🧵👇

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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. 🧵👇

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🚨 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 🔗

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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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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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. 🧵👇

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

📢 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

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📢 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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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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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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.

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🗣️ “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...

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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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Ultra-Processed Foods | Sciencewise

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

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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.

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Connected by Data @connectedbydata.org · 05/11/2025

🪧 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 👇

Our confirmed speakers are: • Trupti Patel, Programme Lead at Sciencewise about their recent projects • Sandeepa Arora, Postdoc at The Mohn Centre for Children's Health and Wellbeing, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, on 'Data Detectives: 10-year-olds' views on their health data and how it should be used' • Representative(s) of CoLab, the Home Office Policy and Innovation Lab

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

⏳ 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/

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🗣️ 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-...

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

📰 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. 🧵👇

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JUSTICE @justicehq.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

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 | Sciencewise

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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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

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

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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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...

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‘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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DJBeddoes @drdjb.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

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.

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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

Sciencewise: information about the programme.

Sciencewise: information about the programme, discussing what the projects have helped to do.

Sciencewise: information about the programme, with topics we have covered.

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

📰 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. 🧵👇

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

🚨 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...

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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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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🗣️ 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...

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Smart Data Research UK @sdruk.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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.

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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 29/05/2025

🚨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_...

Factors Affecting Public Engagement by UK Researchers 2025
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About the study

The Royal Society has commissioned Technopolis to conduct a study on the factors affecting public engagement by UK researchers in 2025.

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What public engagement means and entails in 2025
The value and significance of public engagement
Enablers and barriers, and opportunities and risks of public engagement
Effective implementation and support strategies
How these elements have changed over time

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Jeff Yau 姚明穎 @jeffmyau.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

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

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

📢 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...

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Smart Data Research UK @sdruk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Marking the publication of our Public Dialogue 2025 report with an expert panel and the voices of the public #DigitalFootprints2025

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

What happens when you ask the public about smart data? Find out in our latest report with Smart Data Research UK - published today at the Digital Footprints Conference in Leeds. sciencewise.org.uk/2025/05/find...

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Findings from the Smart Data Research UK (SDR UK) and Sciencewise dialogue published today (14 May) | Sciencewise

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Smart Data Research UK @sdruk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

It’s publication day for our Public Dialogue 2025 report. Partnering with @sciencewise.bsky.social, we spoke to people across the country. The dialogue uncovered several valuable insights that will shape the future of smart data research in the UK. 👉 Read all: www.sdruk.ukri.org/2025/05/14/p...

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Sciencewise is about to tender for a significant new public dialogue about the human embryo research rules in partnership with Nuffield Council on Bioethics.

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Why we need the public voice in climate policy...

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Interested in how #public voices can shape #climate policy? Join us this Thursday for a webinar discussing the findings from the Sciencewise and Climate Change Committee (CCC) Citizens’ Panel Learn more about how #citizen input is influencing the path to affordable #netzero future!

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Yesterday we held our second Sciencewise oversight group meeting for our new dialogue with @ukri.org looking at the public's views on #ultraprocessedfoods (UPFs). Thanks to everyone who has agreed to share expertise in this important area. #publichealth #FOODPOLICY #participativedemocracy

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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

A warm welcome to Professor Sir Ian Chapman! Sir Ian has been appointed CEO at UKRI, one of the BSA's two lead strategic partners. Our CEO Hannah Russell's comment can be found on our website: www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/british...

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British Science Association’s lead strategic partner UKRI welcomes new CEO

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) – the government agency which funds scientific research in the UK - has welcomed a new CEO.

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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

PAS produces representative evidence of public opinion that policymakers and the science community use to support decisions about science - from AI to health to climate - and ensures diverse voices are heard. Read more in our new blog: www.britishscienceassociation.org/Blog/where-n...

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Where next for attitudes to science?

As we announce our partnership with UKRI and Ipsos to launch the first Public Attitudes to Science survey since the Covid-19 pandemic, the BSA's Head of Policy, Partnerships, and Impact Clio Heslop as...

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DJBeddoes @drdjb.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Delighted to be the Sciencewise adviser on this dialogue, working with brilliant people @ukri.org, @foodgov.bsky.social, #BBSRC, Hopkins Van Mil and Ursus Consulting.

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Our new @ukri.org commissioned public dialogue on #ultraprocessedfoods (UPFs) is informed by this really useful Sciencewise research report on current public perceptions, written by @britsciassoc.bsky.social. Find out more here: rb.gy/bfshzf #publichealth #foodpolicy #participativedemocracy

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Some good news. Sciencewise has started project commissioned by @ukrio.bsky.social to seek the public's views about #UltraProcessedFoods (UPFs). Keep up to date with the year long project here: lnkd.in/en-PeYgJ

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Great to see Lord Patrick Vallance say it is important that the public are informed about the opportunities of #science but also influence scientific opportunities.

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

This weekend's "AI in policing" session, with @ukhomeoffice.bsky.social and @thinksinsight.bsky.social Great to see 66 members of the public in Cardiff, Durham and London, discussing potential impacts of AI on communities, crime and policing. #AI #policing #participativedemocracy #publicengagement

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Sciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Hello everyone! We are Sciencewise..... and we have been working with Government, scientists and researchers to make socially informed policy on everything from #climate to #engineeringbiology to #AI. We are pleased to be able to join you here! #publicinvolvement

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