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Category Archives: Final Conference
Ideas on policy to Champion Evidence-based research
The group discussed policy ideas that might champion evidence-based research. Whether or not to widen the question to include concepts of trust was tackled early on: “is the problem credibility?”. I was felt that the issue of “experts” was crucial: … Continue reading
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Tagged communicating science, policy recommendations, science education
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Strengthen science literacy – policy recommendations from CASC
The discussion this afternoon was focused on strengthening science literacy and developing practical ideas to formulate science policy. But before the discussions could continue, the group had to discuss the meaning of the topic. The group quickly honed in on … Continue reading
Thinktank Planetarium, Facebook and how to inspire people
Welcome to the Thinktank Planetarium Facebook page! Here at the planetarium we have a pleasant task…how to make astronomy, science and fulldome (360-degree) video technology sexy? Our Facebook page attempts to achieve this, and promotes the work the planetarium team … Continue reading
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Tagged facebook, online
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The New Optimists
The New Optimists is a book asking scientists the question: “What makes you optimistic?” Sue Beardsmore chaired a panel talking with Kate Cooper, the publisher of the book, and two professional scientists, Dr Juliet Coates (a young botanist from UoB) … Continue reading
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The New Optimists at CASC
Kate Cooper talks briefly to Dr Juliet Coates and Aston’s Professor Peter Lambert about what makes them optimistic and the New Optimists.
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Targeting hard-to-reach groups – Work Package Three discussion
This session brings the members of each work package together to share their progress and learning and prepare a presentation to share the purpose, activity and learning from the work packages. You can listen to some fab feedback given to … Continue reading
Changing behaviours – creating a better quality of life for the future
The group of delegates who were involved in the Changing Behaviours work package includes Tim Caulton from Thinktannk, Anett Ruszanov (ERRIN), Dana Bekker Vejborna (South Moravian Centre for International Mobility), Pauline Lachappelle (Universite de Lyon) and Vladislava Pospisilova (Academy of … Continue reading
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Tagged changing behaviours, communicating science, democratising science and the public, public understanding of science, science in the media, sustainability and climate change, Thinktank
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Changing Behaviours – small business and climate change. Work Package 4
Part of work package four concentrated on how to change the behaviour of small businesses in the way they understand and respond to climate change. There were three main areas of work which are described in much greater detail in … Continue reading