An independent charity promoting the public interest in sound science and evidence. X: @senseaboutsci #EvidenceWeek #MaddoxPrize #AskForEvidence #VoYS #AllTrials linktr.ee/senseaboutsciencehttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mv3anwfjz224Building on this survey alongside literature reviews, roundtables with research leaders, case reviews of public-engagement experiences and more, we're now working on guidance for research leaders and a suite of tools and workbooks to help them navigate the public-engagement arena. Watch this space! [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Sep 2026 09:41 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3anwfjz224https://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mv3alp7ikc24The results show that while #trust in scientists in the UK is strong overall – with 63% indicating high trust in scientists in general – this trust is closely shaped by people’s #values, #identity and #politics, showing some of the same patterns of division over science that have emerged in the US. [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Sep 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3alp7ikc24https://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mv3akloui224Why do some people trust scientists more than others? How can scientists earn and keep that trust? With @policyatkings.bsky.social and @wellcometrust.bsky.social we commissioned a major UK survey to establish the state of trust in science - and learn what researchers can do to build and retain it [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Sep 2026 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3akloui224https://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mrwhajnqbx2s✨️ Internship applications are now open! ✨️ We are accepting applications for 2027 internships, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Read about Holly's experience as our most recent intern, along with details of how you could do the same 👇️ https://senseaboutscience.org/activities/looking-beyond-the-lab-blog-post/31 Jul 2026 07:40 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwhajnqbx2shttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mruqsl7z5k2yPublic-good curators like @wendyjsadler.bsky.social of Cardiff University encourage scientists to communicate their findings so that everyone can understand it. Our guide with @sagepub.com highlights the importance of their work. Download it here 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/championing-good-information-curation/30 Jul 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruqsl7z5k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mrn7bmxmvu2q🚨 Only 1 week to go! 🚨 Make sure to submit your nominations soon for the 2026 John Maddox Prize, as the entry portal closes at midnight on Sunday 2 August. The 2026 John Maddox Prize is supported by the @royalsociety.org Finalise your entry now! 👇️ johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.com27 Jul 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn7bmxmvu2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mr3ktjsofa2jDo you know of a researcher under fire? Only two weeks remain to nominate them for the John Maddox Prize! 📸Dr Bambang Hero Saharjo, 2019 winner. He traces the source of illegal fires, often set by companies to clear land cheaply and quickly . Enter or nominate now! 👇️ johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.com20 Jul 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3ktjsofa2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mqqv77wsv22nCan sources do more than just being transparent? Stephen Wyber says public-good curators go above and beyond: they answer questions and provide explanations. Our guide with @sagepub.com highlights the importance of their work. Download it here 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/championing-good-information-curation/16 Jul 2026 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqv77wsv22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mqbq62b6hc27What did some of the researchers at #EvidenceWeek get out of meeting with MPs, peers and parliamentarians? Watch to find out! . . Thanks to Professor Susan Gourvenec @unisouthampton.bsky.social, Joe Cuddeford @sdruk.bsky.social @ukri.org @ucl.ac.uk and Dr Kumar Aniket @newhamcouncil.bsky.social10 Jul 2026 08:28 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbq62b6hc27https://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mq7c443zfk2xThank you to the @sciencediplomat.bsky.social team for creating an excellent podcast episode with our CEO Tracey Brown, on the importance of #evidence to drive forward positive social change, while keeping #accuracy and #transparency in mind Listen now! 👇 https://www.thesciencediplomat.com/p/science-diplomat-podcast-s1e6-brown?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Jul 2026 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7c443zfk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mq5jxlo7422lWhat an amazing Evidence Week for 2026! 🧵1/408 Jul 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5jxlo7422lhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mpldzawwgs2cEngineering biology – producing the medicines and chemicals of the future 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/institution/engineering-biology-producing-the-medicines-and-chemicals-of-the-future/ 🧵7/7 @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jul 2026 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpldzawwgs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mpldxqfy422cWhat keeps science trustworthy? 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/institution/what-keeps-science-trustworthy/ 🧵6/7 @wellcometrust.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @policyatkings.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jul 2026 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpldxqfy422chttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mplduopyu22hNon-sexual violence against women in conflict – steps to bring evidence to the women, peace and security National Action Plan 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/institution/non-sexual-violence-against-women-in-conflict-steps-to-bring-evidence-to-the-women-peace-and-security-national-action-plan/ 🧵5/7 @universityofessex.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jul 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplduopyu22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mpldqdebw22zThe impacts of uneven parental leave on parents and the economy 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/institution/the-impacts-of-uneven-parental-leave-on-parents-and-the-economy/ 🧵4/7 @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jul 2026 10:47 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpldqdebw22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mpldktjcgs2eWhat should we use land for? – new evidence shows where and how to deliver the Land Use Framework 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/institution/what-should-we-use-land-for/ 🧵3/7 @rothamsted.ac.uk [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jul 2026 10:44 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpldktjcgs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mpldizbrms2lInvisible allies in the soil – how symbiotic relationships between plants and microbes could boost food supply 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/institution/invisible-allies-in-the-soil/ 🧵2/7 @johninnescentre.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jul 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpldizbrms2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mpldbr4eg22lWhat's happening on Wednesday of #EvidenceWeek? #EvidenceWeek is about connecting researchers and members of the public with policy decision-makers in Parliament. Read this 🧵 for Wednesday 8 July topics - and see the full list of topics here 👉 https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/event/policy-briefings/ 🧵 1/701 Jul 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpldbr4eg22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mq3h6nr7ss2vIt was a pleasure having you with us in Committee Room 5, we hope you enjoyed listening to the questions from members of the public (and answers from our panels!) as much as we did ☺️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Jul 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3h6nr7ss2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mp45q3zhps2zReturning and staying in work – early evidence to inform return-to-work policy and practice 13:00 - 16:30 Read more 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/institution/returning-and-staying-in-work/ 🧵6/6 @lborouniversity.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jun 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp45q3zhps2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mp45o65ajs2kAI powered management of temporary accommodation placements – learn from a pilot in Newham 13:00 - 16:30 Read more 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/institution/ai-powered-management-of-temporary-accommodation-placements/ 🧵5/6 @newhamcouncil.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jun 2026 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp45o65ajs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mp45lkrjds2xNeurodivergent pupils in mainstream schools – what does the research show is needed for effective provision? 13:00 - 16:30 Read more 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/institution/neurodivergent-pupils-in-mainstream-schools/ 🧵4/6 @uniofsurrey.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jun 2026 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp45lkrjds2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/senseaboutsci.bsky.social/post/3mp45jch6qs2cPreventing housing insecurity – new evidence and a risk map to support local action 13:00 - 16:30 Read more 👇 https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/institution/preventing-housing-insecuritynew-evidence-and-a-risk-map-to-support-local-action/ 🧵3/6 @cam.ac.uk @sheffielduni.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jun 2026 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:cs6jnioret3dchj5g3rsedux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp45jch6qs2c