This is an archived page from the 2014 conference
Science Advice in International Treaty Organisations
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This piece was submitted by Catherine Rhodes, Research Fellow in Science Ethics, Institute for Science, Ethics and Innovation, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester, UK. Science Advice in International Treaty Organisations Many international organisations*... Read More

New report on Canada’s science culture
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A new report Science Culture: Where Canada Stands paints the clearest picture of Canada’s science culture and science culture support system in 25 years. The report comprehensively examines Canadians’ science attitudes, engagement, and knowledge, reviewing data... Read More

Crisis, renewal and the prospects for science advice in Japan
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  Public and political confidence in Japan’s science system collapsed after the devastating earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011. Tateo Arimoto and Yasushi Sato describe the process of rebuilding trust and reforming Japanese science policy. Science... Read More

Valuing the public in science advice
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We need a strong scientific voice in policy and decision-making, but there is also a crucial role for the public, writes Heather Douglas. There is now a growing consensus about the importance of science advice in... Read More

Science Advice: Accumulated wisdom
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This session brought the accumulated ideas, challenges and opportunities emerging from the four previous sessions to bear on the practice of science advising. Delegates explored the questions: Is there a common model and approach that... Read More

Embracing uncertainty in science
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By Heather Douglas, Waterloo Chair in Science and Society, University of Waterloo Heather contributed this article as part of our call for blogposts on conference themes. Submit your blogpost: http://bit.ly/1yyo1P2 Here at the Science Advice to Governments Conference, the... Read More

The Limits of Being an ‘Honest Broker’
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By Kira Matus, The London School of Economics and Political Science Kira contributed this article as part of our call for blogposts on conference themes. Submit your blogpost: http://bit.ly/1yyo1P2   During the first day of this conference, we have heard repeated... Read More

Science and diplomacy symposium: A summary
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A symposium ahead of the Science Advice to Governments conference on 27 August that aimed to explore the place of science in foreign ministries. For more information on the event, click here  [View the story... Read More

Resources: Research Fortnight’s Chief Scientist World
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Research Fortnight is an independent source of news, analysis, funding opportunities and jobs for the academic research community. This month they’ve published a special supplement on science advice. Articles include: BRICS summit produces no concrete science plan... Read More

Science and its privilege in the policy arena
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By Shaun Hendy Scientific evidence is held in high regard by New Zealand’s government and its public officials, and frequently plays a significant role in the policy arena. As the late Sir Paul Callaghan said,... Read More

Principles and politics of scientific advice
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By Sir Peter Gluckman, New Zealand’s Chief Science Advisor This is the first in a series of articles about science advice published on The Guardian. No one doubts that the challenges citizens and their governments face... Read More

Science in the Public Interest: Do No Harm
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    By Aidan Gilligan, Founder & CEO of SciCom Aidan contributed this article as part of our call for blogposts on conference themes. Submit your blogpost: http://bit.ly/1yyo1P2 Having worked for ten years as a specialist communications contractor and direct... Read More

The power and pitfalls of science advice
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  When physicist and astronomer Penny Sackett was appointed to be Australia’s chief scientist in 2008, many other scientists thought she was an excellent choice for the job. US-born Sackett is a successful researcher, most... Read More

Mind the paradigms when giving science advice
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By Elizabeth Bohm, The Royal Society Elizabeth contributed this article as part of our call for blogposts on conference themes. Submit your blogpost: http://bit.ly/1yyo1P2 The spotlight is on science advice this year.  It might not be trending on... Read More

A World Cup for science diplomacy
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By Paul Dufour. This article was first published in Research Fortnight. In his speeches when he travels abroad, Canada’s governor-general David Johnston is fond of referring to “thediplomacy of knowledge”, defined as the ability and willingness... Read More

How to enhance policymakers’ demand for evidence?
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By Rose Wilcher, Director, Research Utilization, FHI 360 Rose contributed this article as part of our call for blogposts on conference themes. Submit your blogpost: http://bit.ly/1yyo1P2 In July, the U.K. Department for International Development (DFID) released a report that seeks to... Read More