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Tag: Public Engagement
Citizen Scientists Should Have a Home in the Social Sciences, Too
Citizen social science calls on experts and the public to re-evaluate their roles in addressing social problems. Erinma Ochu, a social neuroscientist, elucidates the opportunities on offer when experts let the public in on the business of addressing these pervasive challenges. Real learning comes in the social life of the method – in the practice of listening, trying and often failing to collaborate – trying again and getting into the rhythm of the issue, together.
Social Science Must Change to Realise Its Full Value
Social scientists have nothing to fear from the impact agenda, but must be more willing to talk to “strangers” such as the government in order to realise their full value - a talk by Prof. John Brewer
Posted in International Debate, News, Public Engagement, Public Policy
Also tagged Academy of Social Sciences, Impact, John Brewer, Policy Intervention, Social Science
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Join us for the official launch of Social Science Bites
There’s a limited number of tickets available for our official launch party! Join us in London on Thursday 10th May at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. To register for a ticket see our EventBrite page – hurry they’re going fast!
Engaging Beyond the Academy
Social Scientists, Consultancy, and Independent Research
Posted in Career, Featured, Impact, International Debate, Public Engagement
Also tagged consultancy, independent research, Post-doc, Research, Social Media, Social Science, Social Science Research
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Social Science in an Emergency: An Interview with Andrew Miller MP
In 2011 the Science and Technology Select Committee published the report Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies, examining the role of science when emergencies such as the H1N1 influenza pandemic and the volcanic ash disruption occur. Andrew Miller, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston and chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee, spoke to […]