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Opinion: “This year something has changed. More than 100 MPs’ offices signed up to January’s Evidence Week 2024, many of them immediately...MPs asked a host of questions on topics such as health data, post-Covid school attendance, pollution and transport.”
🖊️ Tracey Brown https://ow.ly/SuUe50XnJ5W
🖊️ Tracey Brown https://ow.ly/SuUe50XnJ5W
“Science has recently been the professed interest of just a handful of MPs… But this year, something has changed.”
Our Director Tracey Brown explores Parliament's growing interest among MPs in science and research, and how #EvidenceWeek helps bridge the gap between policymakers and researchers.
Our Director Tracey Brown explores Parliament's growing interest among MPs in science and research, and how #EvidenceWeek helps bridge the gap between policymakers and researchers.
AI tools are already entering healthcare without the guidance clinicians need – leaving doctors hesitant and patients at risk.
That’s why our Responsible Handover Framework matters now more than ever: a flexible, practical approach to AI governance that protects patients before problems spiral.
That’s why our Responsible Handover Framework matters now more than ever: a flexible, practical approach to AI governance that protects patients before problems spiral.
Clear rules needed to protect patients using AI in healthcare, WHO warns
Clear rules needed to protect patients using AI in healthcare, WHO warns
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming European healthcare, but regulation hasn't kept pace. A new World Health Organization report reveals that while 64 percent of countries use AI-assisted diagnostics, only a few have proper procedures in place.
euobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
AI tools are already entering healthcare without the guidance clinicians need – leaving doctors hesitant and patients at risk.
That’s why our Responsible Handover Framework matters now more than ever: a flexible, practical approach to AI governance that protects patients before problems spiral.
That’s why our Responsible Handover Framework matters now more than ever: a flexible, practical approach to AI governance that protects patients before problems spiral.
Join Dr Sameh ElBadry & Dr Caitlin Bentley on 4 Dec for a key discussion on closing the AI governance gap.
Responsible AI UK's webinar will introduce our Responsible Handover Framework and how it supports best practices
📅 4 Dec, 13:00 GMT
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3f842c...
Responsible AI UK's webinar will introduce our Responsible Handover Framework and how it supports best practices
📅 4 Dec, 13:00 GMT
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3f842c...
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
events.teams.microsoft.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join Dr Sameh ElBadry & Dr Caitlin Bentley on 4 Dec for a key discussion on closing the AI governance gap.
Responsible AI UK's webinar will introduce our Responsible Handover Framework and how it supports best practices
📅 4 Dec, 13:00 GMT
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3f842c...
Responsible AI UK's webinar will introduce our Responsible Handover Framework and how it supports best practices
📅 4 Dec, 13:00 GMT
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3f842c...
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Transparency, humility and integrity: vital for research that moves science forward. Discover 5 actionable takeaways from our latest webinar on communicating quality and reliability, with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social.
#ResearchQuality #ScienceCommunication #TrustInScience
#ResearchQuality #ScienceCommunication #TrustInScience
Rebuilding Trust in Science: Why Quality Communication Matters
Discover insights from leading experts on how rigorous research and clear communication can strengthen public trust and the real-world impact of science.
spkl.io
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Transparency, humility and integrity: vital for research that moves science forward. Discover 5 actionable takeaways from our latest webinar on communicating quality and reliability, with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social.
#ResearchQuality #ScienceCommunication #TrustInScience
#ResearchQuality #ScienceCommunication #TrustInScience
🍂The Autumn Budget lands on Wednesday. It's worth remembering that local spending decisions shape our daily lives just as much, and deserve the same scrutiny
Our new Key Questions on Public Spending guide helps you ask the right questions about local proposals
senseaboutscience.org/ask-for-evid...
Our new Key Questions on Public Spending guide helps you ask the right questions about local proposals
senseaboutscience.org/ask-for-evid...
Key questions on public spending - Sense about Science
Councillors, policymakers and communities regularly face decisions around spending proposals that impact us all. Here are some key questions to judge budget decisions
senseaboutscience.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🍂The Autumn Budget lands on Wednesday. It's worth remembering that local spending decisions shape our daily lives just as much, and deserve the same scrutiny
Our new Key Questions on Public Spending guide helps you ask the right questions about local proposals
senseaboutscience.org/ask-for-evid...
Our new Key Questions on Public Spending guide helps you ask the right questions about local proposals
senseaboutscience.org/ask-for-evid...
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During @senseaboutsci.bsky.social #EvidenceWeek we presented data on how a research-driven approach to STEM education can impact students’ skills, confidence and knowledge of the careers open to them.
Thank you to all the MPs and peers who we spoke to us on the day.
Thank you to all the MPs and peers who we spoke to us on the day.
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
During @senseaboutsci.bsky.social #EvidenceWeek we presented data on how a research-driven approach to STEM education can impact students’ skills, confidence and knowledge of the careers open to them.
Thank you to all the MPs and peers who we spoke to us on the day.
Thank you to all the MPs and peers who we spoke to us on the day.
Welcome recommendation from the OSR that ministerial departments publish their public commitment to intelligent transparency.
We would like to see this as part of a wider Ministerial commitment to Transparency of Evidence in Government
osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/...
We would like to see this as part of a wider Ministerial commitment to Transparency of Evidence in Government
osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/...
Intelligent transparency: 2025 review
Intelligent transparency: 2025 review
osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Welcome recommendation from the OSR that ministerial departments publish their public commitment to intelligent transparency.
We would like to see this as part of a wider Ministerial commitment to Transparency of Evidence in Government
osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/...
We would like to see this as part of a wider Ministerial commitment to Transparency of Evidence in Government
osr.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/publication/...
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#Citizenscience Resources
Curators of information matter. A new guide from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social shows why librarians, editors & journalists are key to trustworthy research.
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#ScienceCommunication
Curators of information matter. A new guide from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social shows why librarians, editors & journalists are key to trustworthy research.
senseaboutscience.org/wp-content/u...
#ScienceCommunication
November 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
#Citizenscience Resources
Curators of information matter. A new guide from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social shows why librarians, editors & journalists are key to trustworthy research.
senseaboutscience.org/wp-content/u...
#ScienceCommunication
Curators of information matter. A new guide from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social shows why librarians, editors & journalists are key to trustworthy research.
senseaboutscience.org/wp-content/u...
#ScienceCommunication
Today, our director Tracey Brown spoke at the debate 'Fake science – the threat of scientific misinformation to integrity, competitiveness and democracy.'
During her opening remarks, MEP Lina Gálvez firmly put the “fake science” discussion in the domain of the business model of technology.
During her opening remarks, MEP Lina Gálvez firmly put the “fake science” discussion in the domain of the business model of technology.
⚠️ #FakeScience threatens Democracy
Today, I opened the debate on scientific misinformation
Science is a fundamental pillar of Democracy and the 🇪🇺 project
We must protect research integrity, challenge blind spots, and ensure public funding tackles the "unpleasant" questions
Today, I opened the debate on scientific misinformation
Science is a fundamental pillar of Democracy and the 🇪🇺 project
We must protect research integrity, challenge blind spots, and ensure public funding tackles the "unpleasant" questions
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today, our director Tracey Brown spoke at the debate 'Fake science – the threat of scientific misinformation to integrity, competitiveness and democracy.'
During her opening remarks, MEP Lina Gálvez firmly put the “fake science” discussion in the domain of the business model of technology.
During her opening remarks, MEP Lina Gálvez firmly put the “fake science” discussion in the domain of the business model of technology.
'The People’s Case for Curators' has recently been showcased at #EvidenceWeek in the UK Parliament and in the Charleston Conference in the US.
Together with @sagepub.com we continue to make the case for #PublicGoodCuration and the principles that underpin it.
senseaboutscience.org/activities/p...
Together with @sagepub.com we continue to make the case for #PublicGoodCuration and the principles that underpin it.
senseaboutscience.org/activities/p...
Public-good curation guide presented in Parliament and in Charleston Conference in the US - Sense about Science
Since its launch, The People’s Case for Curators guide has been showcased at the Charleston Conference and to UK policymakers during Evidence Week.
senseaboutscience.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
'The People’s Case for Curators' has recently been showcased at #EvidenceWeek in the UK Parliament and in the Charleston Conference in the US.
Together with @sagepub.com we continue to make the case for #PublicGoodCuration and the principles that underpin it.
senseaboutscience.org/activities/p...
Together with @sagepub.com we continue to make the case for #PublicGoodCuration and the principles that underpin it.
senseaboutscience.org/activities/p...
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The Big Toilet Project team, including our Research Fellow @ayselisa.bsky.social, presented to MPs at Evidence Week in Parliament last week on how tackling the rise in toilet training age can cut nappy waste, boost school readiness & support the UK’s net zero goals.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAkh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAkh...
The Big Toilet Project
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November 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The Big Toilet Project team, including our Research Fellow @ayselisa.bsky.social, presented to MPs at Evidence Week in Parliament last week on how tackling the rise in toilet training age can cut nappy waste, boost school readiness & support the UK’s net zero goals.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAkh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAkh...
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#EvidenceWeek in Parliament is such an important initiative, bringing together the public, researchers and parliamentarians to discuss how evidence is used at Westminster. Includes training sessions for parliamentary staff on how to handle and interpret evidence – crucial step in the briefing of MPs
November 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
#EvidenceWeek in Parliament is such an important initiative, bringing together the public, researchers and parliamentarians to discuss how evidence is used at Westminster. Includes training sessions for parliamentary staff on how to handle and interpret evidence – crucial step in the briefing of MPs
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Meet Barry Dunne, Environment Health & Safety Manager at TSL UK. They focus on making safety information clear for everyone by cutting long documents, using simple text, and adding photos so all team members can follow procedures, whatever their language. Discover more here 👉 : bit.ly/4p6y3W7
November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Meet Barry Dunne, Environment Health & Safety Manager at TSL UK. They focus on making safety information clear for everyone by cutting long documents, using simple text, and adding photos so all team members can follow procedures, whatever their language. Discover more here 👉 : bit.ly/4p6y3W7
This year, more parliamentary offices than ever joined #EvidenceWeek. It reached 1 in every 5 MP offices, meeting a growing demand for research in policy.
From our reverse committee hearing, to trainings and policy briefings, a huge thanks to everyone who helped make it a success this year!
From our reverse committee hearing, to trainings and policy briefings, a huge thanks to everyone who helped make it a success this year!
Evidence Week in Parliament 2025 - Sense about Science
In its eighth year, Evidence Week in Parliament created space for transparent conversations by bringing researchers, parliamentarians and the public to Westminster.
senseaboutscience.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This year, more parliamentary offices than ever joined #EvidenceWeek. It reached 1 in every 5 MP offices, meeting a growing demand for research in policy.
From our reverse committee hearing, to trainings and policy briefings, a huge thanks to everyone who helped make it a success this year!
From our reverse committee hearing, to trainings and policy briefings, a huge thanks to everyone who helped make it a success this year!
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"The People’s Case for Curators" makes the case for supporting librarians, editors, and research integrity officers.
Download the guide with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social which explains how these curators ensure access to trustworthy science: senseaboutscience.org/championing-...
#PublicGoodCuration
Download the guide with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social which explains how these curators ensure access to trustworthy science: senseaboutscience.org/championing-...
#PublicGoodCuration
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"The People’s Case for Curators" makes the case for supporting librarians, editors, and research integrity officers.
Download the guide with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social which explains how these curators ensure access to trustworthy science: senseaboutscience.org/championing-...
#PublicGoodCuration
Download the guide with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social which explains how these curators ensure access to trustworthy science: senseaboutscience.org/championing-...
#PublicGoodCuration
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Why Evidence Matters! Last week, @jharrison66.bsky.social + @drlewissimpson.bsky.social took part in Evidence Week at UK Parliament.
🔗 bit.ly/47DTurO
⬆️Read all about their experience of showcasing #LBUResearch and lobbying for prisons policy change.
@senseaboutsci.bsky.social #AcademicSky
🔗 bit.ly/47DTurO
⬆️Read all about their experience of showcasing #LBUResearch and lobbying for prisons policy change.
@senseaboutsci.bsky.social #AcademicSky
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Why Evidence Matters! Last week, @jharrison66.bsky.social + @drlewissimpson.bsky.social took part in Evidence Week at UK Parliament.
🔗 bit.ly/47DTurO
⬆️Read all about their experience of showcasing #LBUResearch and lobbying for prisons policy change.
@senseaboutsci.bsky.social #AcademicSky
🔗 bit.ly/47DTurO
⬆️Read all about their experience of showcasing #LBUResearch and lobbying for prisons policy change.
@senseaboutsci.bsky.social #AcademicSky
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A science-focused day in Parliament.
After meeting Tropic, I joined the Quadram Institute for Evidence Week to hear about their research on hidden hunger in the UK. Brilliant work happening at Norwich Research Park. Proud to champion it. ➡️ buff.ly/k9fmxdr
After meeting Tropic, I joined the Quadram Institute for Evidence Week to hear about their research on hidden hunger in the UK. Brilliant work happening at Norwich Research Park. Proud to champion it. ➡️ buff.ly/k9fmxdr
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A science-focused day in Parliament.
After meeting Tropic, I joined the Quadram Institute for Evidence Week to hear about their research on hidden hunger in the UK. Brilliant work happening at Norwich Research Park. Proud to champion it. ➡️ buff.ly/k9fmxdr
After meeting Tropic, I joined the Quadram Institute for Evidence Week to hear about their research on hidden hunger in the UK. Brilliant work happening at Norwich Research Park. Proud to champion it. ➡️ buff.ly/k9fmxdr
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Evidence Week in Parliament is in full swing, and on Tuesday I had the brilliant opportunity to speak with Professor Sian Taylor Philips about health screening.
Her insights were on population screening programmes for cancer, during pregnancies and for newborns were invaluable.
Her insights were on population screening programmes for cancer, during pregnancies and for newborns were invaluable.
November 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Evidence Week in Parliament is in full swing, and on Tuesday I had the brilliant opportunity to speak with Professor Sian Taylor Philips about health screening.
Her insights were on population screening programmes for cancer, during pregnancies and for newborns were invaluable.
Her insights were on population screening programmes for cancer, during pregnancies and for newborns were invaluable.
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✔️ As part of Evidence Week in Parliament, I met with the Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS), who want to change the culture of UK education so that every young person experiences real research while at school.
November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
✔️ As part of Evidence Week in Parliament, I met with the Institute for Research in Schools (IRIS), who want to change the culture of UK education so that every young person experiences real research while at school.
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Evidence matters. This week in Parliament, #EvidenceWeek is bringing researchers, MPs and the public together to look at how we use facts and data to make better decisions. A great reminder that good policy starts with good evidence.
November 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Evidence matters. This week in Parliament, #EvidenceWeek is bringing researchers, MPs and the public together to look at how we use facts and data to make better decisions. A great reminder that good policy starts with good evidence.
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.
“Science has recently been the professed interest of just a handful of MPs… But this year, something has changed.”
Our Director Tracey Brown explores Parliament's growing interest among MPs in science and research, and how #EvidenceWeek helps bridge the gap between policymakers and researchers.
Our Director Tracey Brown explores Parliament's growing interest among MPs in science and research, and how #EvidenceWeek helps bridge the gap between policymakers and researchers.
Opinion: “This year something has changed. More than 100 MPs’ offices signed up to January’s Evidence Week 2024, many of them immediately...MPs asked a host of questions on topics such as health data, post-Covid school attendance, pollution and transport.”
🖊️ Tracey Brown https://ow.ly/SuUe50XnJ5W
🖊️ Tracey Brown https://ow.ly/SuUe50XnJ5W
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
“Science has recently been the professed interest of just a handful of MPs… But this year, something has changed.”
Our Director Tracey Brown explores Parliament's growing interest among MPs in science and research, and how #EvidenceWeek helps bridge the gap between policymakers and researchers.
Our Director Tracey Brown explores Parliament's growing interest among MPs in science and research, and how #EvidenceWeek helps bridge the gap between policymakers and researchers.
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
Are you a librarian or publisher @chashub.bsky.social? Join us today at 4pm Cypress Ballroom North #chsconf25 to make the case for #PublicGoodCuration and share your story. Session: Restoring Confidence in Science. senseaboutscience.org/championing-...
Championing good information curation - Sense about Science
The People’s Case for Curators advocates the role of information curators as they help people navigate today's complex information landscape.
senseaboutscience.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Are you a librarian or publisher @chashub.bsky.social? Join us today at 4pm Cypress Ballroom North #chsconf25 to make the case for #PublicGoodCuration and share your story. Session: Restoring Confidence in Science. senseaboutscience.org/championing-...