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Risk know-how
Risk know-how helps communities navigate risk information, balance harms and benefits, and decide when to act
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Risk know-how is a platform which helps communities navigate risk information.
We provide resources and case studies to help communities understand risk, offering tailored help to assess claims + data about risks
Find out more about #RiskKnowHow 👉 riskknowhow.org
Risk know-how is a platform which helps communities navigate risk information.
We provide resources and case studies to help communities understand risk, offering tailored help to assess claims + data about risks
Find out more about #RiskKnowHow 👉 riskknowhow.org
Today, as part pf Evidence Week at Westminster, the Risk Know-How team presented “Responsible Adoption of AI for Non-Experts.” We showcased the Responsible Handover framework—helping organisations use AI safely, transparently & responsibly.
November 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Today, as part pf Evidence Week at Westminster, the Risk Know-How team presented “Responsible Adoption of AI for Non-Experts.” We showcased the Responsible Handover framework—helping organisations use AI safely, transparently & responsibly.
Meet risk practitioner Amy Peden, an injury prevention lecturer and researchers at UNSW Sydney. They work to make drowning prevention messages clear and practical and calls for better access to safety information in rural areas such as rivers. Discover more here:👉 bit.ly/490D9P0
November 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Meet risk practitioner Amy Peden, an injury prevention lecturer and researchers at UNSW Sydney. They work to make drowning prevention messages clear and practical and calls for better access to safety information in rural areas such as rivers. Discover more here:👉 bit.ly/490D9P0
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We’re delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Standing up for Science – The John Maddox Prize, in partnership with Nature Awards!
Virginia Burkett – 2025 Maddox Winner& Nicolas Camilo Zanetta-Colombo – Early Career Award
Read more here about them here➡️ senseaboutscience.org/activities/a...
Virginia Burkett – 2025 Maddox Winner& Nicolas Camilo Zanetta-Colombo – Early Career Award
Read more here about them here➡️ senseaboutscience.org/activities/a...
October 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
We’re delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Standing up for Science – The John Maddox Prize, in partnership with Nature Awards!
Virginia Burkett – 2025 Maddox Winner& Nicolas Camilo Zanetta-Colombo – Early Career Award
Read more here about them here➡️ senseaboutscience.org/activities/a...
Virginia Burkett – 2025 Maddox Winner& Nicolas Camilo Zanetta-Colombo – Early Career Award
Read more here about them here➡️ senseaboutscience.org/activities/a...
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➡️El miércoles se cumple un año de la dana de Valencia en la que murieron 229 personas
✍️ @mc-climent.bsky.social, de @riskknowhow.bsky.social, cita ocho claves para que periodistas y responsables públicos puedan comunicar mejor sobre inundaciones y otras crisis sciencemediacentre.es/inundaciones...
✍️ @mc-climent.bsky.social, de @riskknowhow.bsky.social, cita ocho claves para que periodistas y responsables públicos puedan comunicar mejor sobre inundaciones y otras crisis sciencemediacentre.es/inundaciones...
October 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
➡️El miércoles se cumple un año de la dana de Valencia en la que murieron 229 personas
✍️ @mc-climent.bsky.social, de @riskknowhow.bsky.social, cita ocho claves para que periodistas y responsables públicos puedan comunicar mejor sobre inundaciones y otras crisis sciencemediacentre.es/inundaciones...
✍️ @mc-climent.bsky.social, de @riskknowhow.bsky.social, cita ocho claves para que periodistas y responsables públicos puedan comunicar mejor sobre inundaciones y otras crisis sciencemediacentre.es/inundaciones...
Meet risk practitioner Emma Pietsch. Emma is a member of Pro-Test Germany, a non-profit organisation which aims to pool their experiences and ideas to promote a more open and honest debate about animal testing. Learn more about Emma’s approach to framing information here👉 bit.ly/4n6RX1L
October 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Meet risk practitioner Emma Pietsch. Emma is a member of Pro-Test Germany, a non-profit organisation which aims to pool their experiences and ideas to promote a more open and honest debate about animal testing. Learn more about Emma’s approach to framing information here👉 bit.ly/4n6RX1L
Meet Bradley Ibbetson who is the Senior Lifeguard and Aquatics Professional at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pool & Spa. They emphasise the importance of nuance when explaining different risks to different people. Explore their perspective here: 👉 bit.ly/4hjeBmD
October 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Meet Bradley Ibbetson who is the Senior Lifeguard and Aquatics Professional at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pool & Spa. They emphasise the importance of nuance when explaining different risks to different people. Explore their perspective here: 👉 bit.ly/4hjeBmD
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In recognition of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we are highlighting data from our World Risk Poll, which shows that more than 4 in 10 people (43%) globally say they can do nothing to protect themselves in a disaster situation.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/GQ0_Qi8
#DRRday
Find out more: https://loom.ly/GQ0_Qi8
#DRRday
October 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
In recognition of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we are highlighting data from our World Risk Poll, which shows that more than 4 in 10 people (43%) globally say they can do nothing to protect themselves in a disaster situation.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/GQ0_Qi8
#DRRday
Find out more: https://loom.ly/GQ0_Qi8
#DRRday
Meet risk practitioner Flor de Mayo, a lecturer and researcher in Guatemala helping communities understand and manage landslide risks. By bridging cultural gaps with Mayan communities, she’s making risk communication more trusted and effective. Learn more here:
👉 bit.ly/3IXIdZK
👉 bit.ly/3IXIdZK
October 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Meet risk practitioner Flor de Mayo, a lecturer and researcher in Guatemala helping communities understand and manage landslide risks. By bridging cultural gaps with Mayan communities, she’s making risk communication more trusted and effective. Learn more here:
👉 bit.ly/3IXIdZK
👉 bit.ly/3IXIdZK
🎗️October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which aims to increase awareness and promote behaviour change for early detection of breast cancer.We recognise that talking about breast cancer can be daunting, but understanding the evidence and risks in context can make decisions easier.
October 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🎗️October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which aims to increase awareness and promote behaviour change for early detection of breast cancer.We recognise that talking about breast cancer can be daunting, but understanding the evidence and risks in context can make decisions easier.
Meet risk practitioner Dr Aliya Syahreni Prihartadi, a doctor in the UK helping patients weigh up risks and trade-offs in healthcare. By cutting through medical jargon, they make healthcare decisions clearer and more informed for their patients. Read more on their perspective here:👉 bit.ly/3IMsLjc
October 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Meet risk practitioner Dr Aliya Syahreni Prihartadi, a doctor in the UK helping patients weigh up risks and trade-offs in healthcare. By cutting through medical jargon, they make healthcare decisions clearer and more informed for their patients. Read more on their perspective here:👉 bit.ly/3IMsLjc
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The 2025 #MaddoxPrize shortlist is here! This year, 6 researchers from around the world are recognised for standing up for science and evidence-based policy in the face of adversity.
Read their stories here ➡️ senseaboutscience.org/activities/2...
Read their stories here ➡️ senseaboutscience.org/activities/2...
September 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The 2025 #MaddoxPrize shortlist is here! This year, 6 researchers from around the world are recognised for standing up for science and evidence-based policy in the face of adversity.
Read their stories here ➡️ senseaboutscience.org/activities/2...
Read their stories here ➡️ senseaboutscience.org/activities/2...
Understanding what phrases like that really mean is important to understand real-world risks in context. Click the link to watch a video from The Winton Centre which explains relative vs absolute risk, and asks ‘double what?’ bit.ly/3W6PiKy
September 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Understanding what phrases like that really mean is important to understand real-world risks in context. Click the link to watch a video from The Winton Centre which explains relative vs absolute risk, and asks ‘double what?’ bit.ly/3W6PiKy
It's #WorldContraceptionDay, a day that promotes awareness and access to contraception for all. Access to clear information about contraception is vital, but, in some cases, when talking about contraception, phrases like “doubling the chance of blood clots” can be misleading.
September 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's #WorldContraceptionDay, a day that promotes awareness and access to contraception for all. Access to clear information about contraception is vital, but, in some cases, when talking about contraception, phrases like “doubling the chance of blood clots” can be misleading.
Meet risk practitioner Francesca Agostini, a Clean Air advocate with Green School Runs in the UK. They work to make air pollution risks real and relatable, shifting the focus from micrograms of NO2 to impacts like asthma, cancer or Parkinson's.Discover their perspective here:
👉 bit.ly/4nMihir
👉 bit.ly/4nMihir
September 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Meet risk practitioner Francesca Agostini, a Clean Air advocate with Green School Runs in the UK. They work to make air pollution risks real and relatable, shifting the focus from micrograms of NO2 to impacts like asthma, cancer or Parkinson's.Discover their perspective here:
👉 bit.ly/4nMihir
👉 bit.ly/4nMihir
Farmers face climate impacts that threaten yields, livelihoods & force displacement. Risk practitioner Adanna Henri Ukoha supports farming communities through workshops and outreach, sharing environmental risks and sustainable coping strategies. Find out how here: 👉 bit.ly/3VxvcJ
September 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Farmers face climate impacts that threaten yields, livelihoods & force displacement. Risk practitioner Adanna Henri Ukoha supports farming communities through workshops and outreach, sharing environmental risks and sustainable coping strategies. Find out how here: 👉 bit.ly/3VxvcJ
We also produced a video which compliments the guide published on our website. It breaks down each point, ensuring effective communication during flood emergencies. Watch in English and Spanish our website here 👉👉http://bit.ly/4mo1P7b
September 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We also produced a video which compliments the guide published on our website. It breaks down each point, ensuring effective communication during flood emergencies. Watch in English and Spanish our website here 👉👉http://bit.ly/4mo1P7b
Navigating risk information, to make safe, informed choices can sometimes be a challenge. So, we collated resources from all over the world that can help understand risk concepts in many different settings.
September 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Navigating risk information, to make safe, informed choices can sometimes be a challenge. So, we collated resources from all over the world that can help understand risk concepts in many different settings.
Our 8 points for effective flood risk communication, developed from insights collected after flash floods in Spain, aims to serve others planning risk communications to ensure they are useful, actionable and keep people safe. Read the resource here bit.ly/4mo1P7b
September 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Our 8 points for effective flood risk communication, developed from insights collected after flash floods in Spain, aims to serve others planning risk communications to ensure they are useful, actionable and keep people safe. Read the resource here bit.ly/4mo1P7b
Back-to-school = back online.
From cyberbullying to AI-driven platforms, it’s vital to know the real risks young people face when using technology both in school and at home.
Explore Risk know-how’s video resources on AI and online safety:
👉 bit.ly/4mk8nDE
From cyberbullying to AI-driven platforms, it’s vital to know the real risks young people face when using technology both in school and at home.
Explore Risk know-how’s video resources on AI and online safety:
👉 bit.ly/4mk8nDE
Risks of Artificial Intelligence
This 8-part video series covering topics from cyber fraud, online disinformation to cyberbullying highlights the impact of AI in the age of the internet. Learn how you can spot the use of AI, understa...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Back-to-school = back online.
From cyberbullying to AI-driven platforms, it’s vital to know the real risks young people face when using technology both in school and at home.
Explore Risk know-how’s video resources on AI and online safety:
👉 bit.ly/4mk8nDE
From cyberbullying to AI-driven platforms, it’s vital to know the real risks young people face when using technology both in school and at home.
Explore Risk know-how’s video resources on AI and online safety:
👉 bit.ly/4mk8nDE
Meet risk practitioner, Rocío Pérez-Benevente, a journalist at Maldita Ciencia. They used science communication and infographics to put AZ vaccine risks into context, helping people make informed decisions. Discover their perspective on Risk know-how website. 👇
bit.ly/4nsl4gE
bit.ly/4nsl4gE
September 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Meet risk practitioner, Rocío Pérez-Benevente, a journalist at Maldita Ciencia. They used science communication and infographics to put AZ vaccine risks into context, helping people make informed decisions. Discover their perspective on Risk know-how website. 👇
bit.ly/4nsl4gE
bit.ly/4nsl4gE
Meet Becky Jones, a science communications professional promoting transparency in biomedical research. She explains how clear reporting of animal studies helps the public understand scientific risks. Learn more on the Risk Know-how website. 👇
riskknowhow.org/risk-know-ho...
riskknowhow.org/risk-know-ho...
August 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Meet Becky Jones, a science communications professional promoting transparency in biomedical research. She explains how clear reporting of animal studies helps the public understand scientific risks. Learn more on the Risk Know-how website. 👇
riskknowhow.org/risk-know-ho...
riskknowhow.org/risk-know-ho...
Meet risk practitioner Emmanuel Adinya, they’re helping refugees from Myanmar to navigate living in a challenging and risky environment. Understand their perspective on the importance of Risk know-how by visiting our website.👇
riskknowhow.org/risk-know-ho...
riskknowhow.org/risk-know-ho...
August 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Meet risk practitioner Emmanuel Adinya, they’re helping refugees from Myanmar to navigate living in a challenging and risky environment. Understand their perspective on the importance of Risk know-how by visiting our website.👇
riskknowhow.org/risk-know-ho...
riskknowhow.org/risk-know-ho...
For this #DrowningPrevention day, the world is telling stories of changemakers who are helping to save lives. Read the testimonies of our Risk know-how practitioners who provide vital water safety education to understand their perspective on effective risk communication.
July 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
For this #DrowningPrevention day, the world is telling stories of changemakers who are helping to save lives. Read the testimonies of our Risk know-how practitioners who provide vital water safety education to understand their perspective on effective risk communication.
Good communication is always a challenge — doing it during a crisis takes it to the next level. Last week, @mc-climent.bsky.social shared lessons from real emergencies at @ucm.es summer courses.
Read her key takeaways & our work on risk comms ➡️ riskknowhow.org/growing-dema...
Read her key takeaways & our work on risk comms ➡️ riskknowhow.org/growing-dema...
July 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Good communication is always a challenge — doing it during a crisis takes it to the next level. Last week, @mc-climent.bsky.social shared lessons from real emergencies at @ucm.es summer courses.
Read her key takeaways & our work on risk comms ➡️ riskknowhow.org/growing-dema...
Read her key takeaways & our work on risk comms ➡️ riskknowhow.org/growing-dema...
🧵Take a look at this piece published in @science.org where Android technology is being used to develop an earthquake warning system. It aims to supplement existing detection networks and help residents in countries that might lack traditional seismic networks.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Google alerts offer quick, cheap earthquake warnings
In 3 years, system embedded in Android phones sent warnings to millions of users in 98 countries
www.science.org
July 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🧵Take a look at this piece published in @science.org where Android technology is being used to develop an earthquake warning system. It aims to supplement existing detection networks and help residents in countries that might lack traditional seismic networks.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...