Sense about Science
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An independent charity promoting the public interest in sound science and evidence.
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Last week, Dr Glory Aigbedion joined us in Parliament to ask her question on community involvement in research to a panel of experts as part of our #EvidenceWeek 'reverse' committee hearing.
Thank you to all who submitted their questions on the evidence behind policies.
Thank you to all who submitted their questions on the evidence behind policies.
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Last week, Dr Glory Aigbedion joined us in Parliament to ask her question on community involvement in research to a panel of experts as part of our #EvidenceWeek 'reverse' committee hearing.
Thank you to all who submitted their questions on the evidence behind policies.
Thank you to all who submitted their questions on the evidence behind policies.
Earlier this week, during the #EvidenceWeek opening reverse committee, @laurenceto.bsky.social joined us at Westminster to ask MPs a question on an issue that matters to him - it's great to have public voices shaping the conversation on evidence and policy.
November 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Earlier this week, during the #EvidenceWeek opening reverse committee, @laurenceto.bsky.social joined us at Westminster to ask MPs a question on an issue that matters to him - it's great to have public voices shaping the conversation on evidence and policy.
Antonia Bance MP took the witness stand at the #EvidenceWeek reverse committee hearing this week, on behalf of the Business and Trade Committee. People from across the UK came to Westminster to put their questions directly to MPs, asking about the evidence behind the issues that matter most to them.
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Antonia Bance MP took the witness stand at the #EvidenceWeek reverse committee hearing this week, on behalf of the Business and Trade Committee. People from across the UK came to Westminster to put their questions directly to MPs, asking about the evidence behind the issues that matter most to them.
@alicemeadows.bsky.social discussed how misinformation has many sources and when voices or info are missing from public debates, by self of external censorship, we all lose. She also talked about an experimental possible way to increase transparency in some of these process with "Publication Facts"
November 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
@alicemeadows.bsky.social discussed how misinformation has many sources and when voices or info are missing from public debates, by self of external censorship, we all lose. She also talked about an experimental possible way to increase transparency in some of these process with "Publication Facts"
Michael Meth from San Jose State University discussed how the role of curators is evolving, especially in the context of AI, how people clearly want curation (e.g. using AI summaries vs full searches) but we need good curation and libraries are uniquely placed to connect people to trusted resources.
November 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Michael Meth from San Jose State University discussed how the role of curators is evolving, especially in the context of AI, how people clearly want curation (e.g. using AI summaries vs full searches) but we need good curation and libraries are uniquely placed to connect people to trusted resources.
Camille Gamboa from @sagepub.com discussed why they felt it was important to support a guide bringing light to #PublicGoodCuration and the role it plays when it comes to society having confidence and trust in research.
November 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Camille Gamboa from @sagepub.com discussed why they felt it was important to support a guide bringing light to #PublicGoodCuration and the role it plays when it comes to society having confidence and trust in research.
Thanks for a great session on Restoring Confidence in Science to our panelists, who discussed #PublicGoodCuration, the principles that underlie it, why it matters and how society relies on librarians, journalists, publishers, researchers & integrity officers for reliable information.#chsconf25
November 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Thanks for a great session on Restoring Confidence in Science to our panelists, who discussed #PublicGoodCuration, the principles that underlie it, why it matters and how society relies on librarians, journalists, publishers, researchers & integrity officers for reliable information.#chsconf25
We’ve just completed two brilliant days of quickfire policy briefings –covering everything from plastic waste and winter mortality to AI and more.
A huge thanks to all the research institutions and policymakers who joined us for another edition of #EvidenceWeek in Parliament
A huge thanks to all the research institutions and policymakers who joined us for another edition of #EvidenceWeek in Parliament
November 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We’ve just completed two brilliant days of quickfire policy briefings –covering everything from plastic waste and winter mortality to AI and more.
A huge thanks to all the research institutions and policymakers who joined us for another edition of #EvidenceWeek in Parliament
A huge thanks to all the research institutions and policymakers who joined us for another edition of #EvidenceWeek in Parliament
We had a very strong #EvidenceWeek panel discussing ‘Hidden hunger’ and other challenges of evidence and data for decision makers with Prof Martin Warren from @quadraminstitute.bsky.social, Sharon Hodgson MP, Baroness Boycott & Emma Rourke from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
November 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We had a very strong #EvidenceWeek panel discussing ‘Hidden hunger’ and other challenges of evidence and data for decision makers with Prof Martin Warren from @quadraminstitute.bsky.social, Sharon Hodgson MP, Baroness Boycott & Emma Rourke from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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...
We received the sad news yesterday that our founding chair, Dick Taverne, has passed away. Dick gave us 10 years as an energetic chair, and over 20 years as a tireless, fearless champion and friend. This past summer he was still writing about our work and the challenges ahead.
October 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
We received the sad news yesterday that our founding chair, Dick Taverne, has passed away. Dick gave us 10 years as an energetic chair, and over 20 years as a tireless, fearless champion and friend. This past summer he was still writing about our work and the challenges ahead.
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...
From climate to health, public & policymaker engagement can make research more adoptable – even in tricky or misunderstood areas.
That’s why we support researchers with a public-led, expert-fed approach: open, grounded & realistic.
Are you interested? Get in touch!
That’s why we support researchers with a public-led, expert-fed approach: open, grounded & realistic.
Are you interested? Get in touch!
September 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
From climate to health, public & policymaker engagement can make research more adoptable – even in tricky or misunderstood areas.
That’s why we support researchers with a public-led, expert-fed approach: open, grounded & realistic.
Are you interested? Get in touch!
That’s why we support researchers with a public-led, expert-fed approach: open, grounded & realistic.
Are you interested? Get in touch!
🧬Our team member Sameh ElBadry was invited to deliver a seminar at the Wellcome Genome Campus, sharing how our Responsible Handover Framework of #AI has been integrated into Ensembl
@ebi.embl.org @ensembl.org
@ebi.embl.org @ensembl.org
September 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🧬Our team member Sameh ElBadry was invited to deliver a seminar at the Wellcome Genome Campus, sharing how our Responsible Handover Framework of #AI has been integrated into Ensembl
@ebi.embl.org @ensembl.org
@ebi.embl.org @ensembl.org
Good data needs great guidance – EMBL-EBI have adopted the Responsible Handover Framework into their new Ensembl Beta site, helping thousands interpret genomic data and use their tools with confidence.
Find out more: senseaboutscience.org/activities/r...
@ebi.embl.org @ensembl.org
Find out more: senseaboutscience.org/activities/r...
@ebi.embl.org @ensembl.org
August 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Good data needs great guidance – EMBL-EBI have adopted the Responsible Handover Framework into their new Ensembl Beta site, helping thousands interpret genomic data and use their tools with confidence.
Find out more: senseaboutscience.org/activities/r...
@ebi.embl.org @ensembl.org
Find out more: senseaboutscience.org/activities/r...
@ebi.embl.org @ensembl.org
📢 Help us shape the opening discussion where MPs will be on the witness box answering the questions you select. Thank you @shoutoutuk.bsky.social for partnering with us to identify some of the issues that matter the most to people.
July 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📢 Help us shape the opening discussion where MPs will be on the witness box answering the questions you select. Thank you @shoutoutuk.bsky.social for partnering with us to identify some of the issues that matter the most to people.
🤔💊Real or hype? From experimental medical treatments to alternative therapies, health claims are found everywhere. While there’s no easy way to know what to believe, there are questions you can ask to assess the risks and benefits - and make informed decisions.
senseaboutscience.org/guides/makin...
senseaboutscience.org/guides/makin...
July 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🤔💊Real or hype? From experimental medical treatments to alternative therapies, health claims are found everywhere. While there’s no easy way to know what to believe, there are questions you can ask to assess the risks and benefits - and make informed decisions.
senseaboutscience.org/guides/makin...
senseaboutscience.org/guides/makin...
🤔Is snake meat a solution to saving our planet? Is stem cell therapy about to cure Parkinson's?
Our 2024 #HardingPrize for Trustworthy Communication winners show that science reporting works best when cutting through the hype.
👉More information tinyurl.com/mwfrxytm
Our 2024 #HardingPrize for Trustworthy Communication winners show that science reporting works best when cutting through the hype.
👉More information tinyurl.com/mwfrxytm
May 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🤔Is snake meat a solution to saving our planet? Is stem cell therapy about to cure Parkinson's?
Our 2024 #HardingPrize for Trustworthy Communication winners show that science reporting works best when cutting through the hype.
👉More information tinyurl.com/mwfrxytm
Our 2024 #HardingPrize for Trustworthy Communication winners show that science reporting works best when cutting through the hype.
👉More information tinyurl.com/mwfrxytm
💡We're joining the #folkochforskning conference, where our director Tracey Brown will be sharing insights from #EvidenceWeek in the British Parliament with David Stainforth from @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social, and Ulrika Björkstén & Lotta Waesterberg from @vetenskapoallm.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
💡We're joining the #folkochforskning conference, where our director Tracey Brown will be sharing insights from #EvidenceWeek in the British Parliament with David Stainforth from @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social, and Ulrika Björkstén & Lotta Waesterberg from @vetenskapoallm.bsky.social
📢Do you have key insights or evidence to share with MPs?
Apply now for #EvidenceWeek2025 — a one-of-a-kind event bringing together researchers, parliamentarians, and the public to champion the role of evidence in shaping policy.
📩Get in touch with us via email
Apply now for #EvidenceWeek2025 — a one-of-a-kind event bringing together researchers, parliamentarians, and the public to champion the role of evidence in shaping policy.
📩Get in touch with us via email
April 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
📢Do you have key insights or evidence to share with MPs?
Apply now for #EvidenceWeek2025 — a one-of-a-kind event bringing together researchers, parliamentarians, and the public to champion the role of evidence in shaping policy.
📩Get in touch with us via email
Apply now for #EvidenceWeek2025 — a one-of-a-kind event bringing together researchers, parliamentarians, and the public to champion the role of evidence in shaping policy.
📩Get in touch with us via email
We're so glad to hear you had productive conversations!
If you’re a researcher looking to share your findings with policymakers at our upcoming Evidence Week this autumn, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more and get involved👉 senseaboutscience.org/what-is-evid...
If you’re a researcher looking to share your findings with policymakers at our upcoming Evidence Week this autumn, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more and get involved👉 senseaboutscience.org/what-is-evid...
April 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
We're so glad to hear you had productive conversations!
If you’re a researcher looking to share your findings with policymakers at our upcoming Evidence Week this autumn, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more and get involved👉 senseaboutscience.org/what-is-evid...
If you’re a researcher looking to share your findings with policymakers at our upcoming Evidence Week this autumn, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more and get involved👉 senseaboutscience.org/what-is-evid...
Our latest assessments of government transparency in policy reveal big gaps in justification of policies
Transparent decision making gives people – whether they agree or not – basis for rational evidence-informed discussions to drive positive change
👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
Transparent decision making gives people – whether they agree or not – basis for rational evidence-informed discussions to drive positive change
👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
April 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Our latest assessments of government transparency in policy reveal big gaps in justification of policies
Transparent decision making gives people – whether they agree or not – basis for rational evidence-informed discussions to drive positive change
👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
Transparent decision making gives people – whether they agree or not – basis for rational evidence-informed discussions to drive positive change
👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
The MHCLG National Planning Policy Framework has PASSED our #EvidenceTransparency test.
The policy clearly explained the reasoning behind the proposed planning changes.
Read here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
The policy clearly explained the reasoning behind the proposed planning changes.
Read here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
April 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The MHCLG National Planning Policy Framework has PASSED our #EvidenceTransparency test.
The policy clearly explained the reasoning behind the proposed planning changes.
Read here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
The policy clearly explained the reasoning behind the proposed planning changes.
Read here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
The DWP, DfE and HM Treasury's Get Britain Working White Paper FAILED our #EvidenceTransparency test.
If we can’t see the evidence behind policies, we can’t follow the motivation, decide whether we agree, or judge whether they work.
Read here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
If we can’t see the evidence behind policies, we can’t follow the motivation, decide whether we agree, or judge whether they work.
Read here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
April 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The DWP, DfE and HM Treasury's Get Britain Working White Paper FAILED our #EvidenceTransparency test.
If we can’t see the evidence behind policies, we can’t follow the motivation, decide whether we agree, or judge whether they work.
Read here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
If we can’t see the evidence behind policies, we can’t follow the motivation, decide whether we agree, or judge whether they work.
Read here 👉 senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
The Defra Water (Special Measures) bill has PASSED our #EvidenceTransparency test.
The bill clearly laid out the rationale behind its decision making and noted the benefits and costs of the proposal.
Read here: senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
The bill clearly laid out the rationale behind its decision making and noted the benefits and costs of the proposal.
Read here: senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
April 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Defra Water (Special Measures) bill has PASSED our #EvidenceTransparency test.
The bill clearly laid out the rationale behind its decision making and noted the benefits and costs of the proposal.
Read here: senseaboutscience.org/transparency...
The bill clearly laid out the rationale behind its decision making and noted the benefits and costs of the proposal.
Read here: senseaboutscience.org/transparency...