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Modesty will help us to be trusted – Sir Peter Gluckman's message to all scientists
In an era marked by global crises, declining institutional trust, and rapid technological advancement, the role of science in society faces unprecedented scrutiny. Sir Peter Gluckman, President of the International Science Council, offers a candid assessment of these challenges and potential solutions during an interview conducted on the eve of the 2024 World Science Forum (WSF) in Budapest.
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ERC President Maria Leptin on Trust, Brain Drain, and Innovation in European Science
Overcoming the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Research Council (ERC) continues to champion curiosity-driven research, playing a pivotal role in advancing science across Europe. At the World Science Forum, ERC President Maria Leptin highlighted the need to rebuild public trust in science, address brain drain in less advantaged regions, and prioritize fundamental research over short-term commercial gains.
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Science and the knowledge it provides are fundamental for meeting the challenges facing humanity – interview with Dr Gustavo Merino
Director of Social Policies at UNESCO, Dr Gustavo Merino, who is moderating and speaking on many panels at this year’s World Science Forum (WSF), gave us his thoughts on the critical role of science and policy in addressing global challenges such as climate change, dealing with emerging AI, workforce reskilling and equitable approaches to climate and economic policies.
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Understanding Nature of Science makes society less vulnerable to misinformation – interview with Dr Cliona Murphy
Associate Professor in Science Education at Dublin City University’s School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies and Chair of the Working Group Science Education of ALLEA, Dr Cliona Murphy gave us her thoughts on Nature of Science (NoS) and ethics in education in the lead-up to the WSF’s Education for Sustainable Development thematic session.
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Building trust in science requires open science, says Dr Lidia Brito, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences
The upcoming 2024 World Science Forum (WSF) in Budapest, with its theme of “The science and policy interface at the time of global transformations”, will bring together top thinkers in the science and science policy landscapes. Dr Lidia Brito, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, will be playing a key role at this year’s WSF.
