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This page highlights a range of information available online intended for scientists interested in policy and the organisations involved in the policy-making process.

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The Science Network Workshop Series: Communication and advocacy trainings for scientists

Union of Concerned Scientists
July 2022

These sessions are part of a series offered to Science Network members to provide training opportunities to strengthen your communication and advocacy skills.

Scientific advice to European policy in a complex world

1 November 2019

In order to ensure that trust in science is maintained, science advice needs to be provided in an impartial, reliable, relevant and transparent way, following a set of principles and building on existing best practices. A recent report by the European Academies (SAPEA) consortium, gives recommendations to ensure the quality and relevance of scientific advice.

What next for Europe? A strategic foresight perspective

16 October 2019

The European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) report, ‘What next for Europe? A strategic foresight perspective’ was published in October 2019 and examines the challenges posed for the European Union by megatrends such as digitisation, demographic change and the climate crisis.

Public engagement - a practical guide

Sense about Science
29 May 2019

A five-step guide to involving the public in communicating your research.

Want to get a politician to listen to science? Here’s some advice

Science
February 2019

Talking to a politician is a lot different than talking to an average member of the public! This short article gives you some tips.

Help to shape policy with your science

Nature
10 August 2018

Decision-makers need input from researchers on issues involving science and society.

Standing up for Science workshop EU

Sense about Science
2 August 2018

Find out how to make your voice heard in public debates about science at the Standing up for Science EU workshop on Friday 5 October at the VUB KONEKT space, Brussels.

An introduction to achieving policy impact for early career researchers

Nature
July 2018

Scientists are increasingly required to demonstrate the real world tangible impacts arising from their research. This paper, aims to provide information to early career researchers (ECRs) who would like to achieve a policy impact in their chosen field. The information provided in this paper is concise and easily accessible regardless of the reader’s scientific background.

Principles for good evidence synthesis for policy

The Royal Society
June 2018

This four page overview outlines the fundamental features of good evidence synthesis regardless of the precise time frame, topic or methods. Four key principles for good evidence synthesis for policy (inclusive, rigorous, accessible and transparent) are highlighted and explained.

Science Diplomacy: A Pragmatic Perspective from the Inside

Science & Diplomacy
16 January 2018

What is science diplomacy and how is it used? The topics outlined in detail in this paper include science in diplomacy (science providing advice to inform and support foreign policy objectives), diplomacy for science (Diplomacy facilitating international scientific cooperation) and science for diplomacy (scientific cooperation improving international relations)

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