Wonderful to see 2024 John Maddox Prize – Early Career Award winner Kelly Cobey continue to be recognised for her advocacy on open science and reforming how research is assessed. We’re proud to celebrate her impact—and can’t wait to announce the 2025 Maddox Prize winners on 29 October.

🎙️ DORA Co-Chair Kelly Cobey shares her journey in Nature: from psychologist to open science advocate. Her story and work reminds us that reform is not only possible, it’s essential 👏 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/d41... #OpenScience #ResearchIntegrity #MaddoxPrize @senseaboutsci.bsky.social

🚨Lack of transparency by social media giants in how content is curated and surfaced has serious consequences: 1. Platforms repurposing personal posts to drive advertising 2. Algorithms using images of children to invite adults onto messaging platforms

If you're a parent, teacher, or councillor concerned about education proposals affecting your local schools and colleges, make sure to ask for the evidence behind them. Here are our three Key Questions in Education from our guide. Take a look! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2Sq... @hwc001.bsky.social

When faced with claims about new educational initiatives, what questions should you ask to help evaluate the claim and its applicability to your context? David Schley from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social tells me about their new Questioning Guides, designed to help educators make informed choices #EduSky

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Denegri OBE, a leading influence on public engagement in science, as our next chair. Simon will take over as Chair at the September Trustee meeting. senseaboutscience.org/activities/s...

Society needs more social-good curators guiding people to credible sources, reliable facts and helpful information. Medical journalists play a vital role in this - we're delighted to have supported this year's #MJAawards! mjauk.org/2025/09/17/b...

🚨 We've added new topics! You can now vote for questions on child safeguarding, state pensions& housing service charges. Where do you want to see MPs and peers challenged on the evidence behind decisions? Vote now #EvidenceWeek ➡️https://senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/ask-parliament/

From climate to health, public & policymaker engagement can make research more adoptable – even in tricky or misunderstood areas. That’s why we support researchers with a public-led, expert-fed approach: open, grounded & realistic. Are you interested? Get in touch!

Excellent to join @nestauk.bsky.social #PolicyLive yesterday, promoting evidence-informed policy. @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social - "what ultimately matters to most people is only what works"

❓💬 When a policy affects you or your community, it’s only right to ask for evidence. But proposals often come with complex, lengthy documents - It can be hard knowing where to start. That’s why we’ve launched our new Questioning Guides senseaboutscience.org/ask-for-evid...

Meet Becky Jones, a science communications professional promoting transparency in biomedical research. She explains how clear reporting of animal studies helps the public understand scientific risks. Learn more on the Risk Know-how website. 👇 riskknowhow.org/risk-know-ho...

🧬Our team member Sameh ElBadry was invited to deliver a seminar at the Wellcome Genome Campus, sharing how our Responsible Handover Framework of #AI has been integrated into Ensembl @ebi.embl.org @ensembl.org

We're now live! Join the conversation with our Director Tracey Brown, who will be discussing the role of responsible handover in public sector data and AI.

💻Join our Director, Tracey Brown, for an online talk hosted by @connectedbydata.org, where she’ll share our work on the Responsible Handover Framework and insights from our experience with AI and data in healthcare.

🪧 Next week Tracey Brown, Director of @senseaboutsci.bsky.social, will be speaking about their Responsible Handover Framework at the Data and AI public engagement community of practice session. 🕰️ Wednesday 10 Sept 2-3pm (UK time). 🔗 Register for the Zoom link: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...‬

The next online meeting of our Data and AI Community of Practice is at 2pm next Wednesday, 10 September We'll be hearing from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social on their Responsible Handover Framework for AI Sign up now! connectedbydata.org/events/2025-...

Good data needs great guidance – EMBL-EBI have adopted the Responsible Handover Framework into their new Ensembl Beta site, helping thousands interpret genomic data and use their tools with confidence. Find out more: senseaboutscience.org/activities/r... @ebi.embl.org @ensembl.org

Do you want to see the evidence behind AI, energy, council tax, cost of living and more? Help us raise these topics during the opening discussion with MPs, peers and national experts at #EvidenceWeek. 🗳️ Vote now! bit.ly/evidenceweek

Too often, AI is deployed without agreed checks on whether it works as intended. That creates risks of bias, failure, and harm. Our Director, Tracey Brown, explains below how Responsible Handover can prevent this and promote innovation, rather than stifle it 👇

@cpeclse.bsky.social finds every tested AI model skews against women’s health - yet councils hide which models they use or how. If we don’t know the models, we can’t see the bias - and if we can’t see it, we can’t fix it. Bias must be found and corrected before AI shapes public services.

How can we learn more from the process of doing research, not just the outcome? Two new article types from the IOPP could help machine learning researchers to communicate their work better and increase transparency among the research community. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

In a world filled with information — from politicians, companies, media & AI—how do we know what to trust? 🤔 Join Sameh ElBadry this Sunday in Glasgow (or online) for a talk on The Power of Asking for Evidence, hosted by the Humanist Society Scotland. More info🔗 www.humanism.scot/events/the-p...

Read our team member Hayley's guest post on @mumsnet.com about Evidence Week in Parliament's opening and the importance of evidence in policymaking - Have you submitted your question already? www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...

"...researchers will also develop a QMS that includes strong data protection and data governance frameworks... Sense about Science's guidance on Responsible Handover of AI would be an ideal starting point for any researcher considering such issues." www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

This echoes what many scientists have told us for years. Censoring evidence and sidelining researchers has a chilling effect on scientific progress and open debate. Research must be judged on evidence, not on how uncomfortable its findings may be. 📖 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

#EvidenceWeek is MoneySavingExpert’s campaign of the week. 💬 Do you have questions about tax, benefits, financial policies or other important issues? Vote now to highlight the questions you want MPs to look at the evidence on ➡️ senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

🧵This article on the implications of the American government's vision for scientific integrity is a must-read. Playing up uncertainty according to whether people favour or object to the implications is a manipulation of the real role of uncertainty in science.

Do MPs know how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting people’s mental & physical health? Do they have evidence to assess if government support packages are working? Make your voice heard on #EvidenceWeek. Select the questions you want answered ➡️ senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

AI can radically transform public service for the better, but only if people trust it. That trust is earned by showing clear benefits and being transparent about risks. Responsible use and testing of AI must come before widespread application in governments

‪On 14 July, @metoffice.gov.uk published their ‘State of the UK climate’ report. Since the 80s the UK climate has been warming at a rate of approximately 0.25°C per decade, which might not seem like a lot, but temperature extremes have increased, becoming more frequent and more intense. 👇

Evidence is key to Parliament’s functions, including helping people hold Government to account. That’s why #EvidenceWeek opens with people across the UK leading a reverse Select Committee hearing, where MPs will be answering the questions that you choose. senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

🤔💊Real or hype? From experimental medical treatments to alternative therapies, health claims are found everywhere. While there’s no easy way to know what to believe, there are questions you can ask to assess the risks and benefits - and make informed decisions. senseaboutscience.org/guides/makin...

👩‍💻AI needs more than just code. It needs insight across disciplines, including the humanities. Without the latter, we risk unintentional censorship and delayed responses to harm #AI #EthicalAI #ResponsibleHandover

What information do MPs use to make decisions about healthcare, energy transition or council tax? #EvidenceWeek is your chance to find out. Make your voice heard by choosing the questions you want to see the evidence behind with our simple form. senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

On July 11th, learn where to find advice and community support in the face of opposition or harassment, with expert guidance from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social and @researcheracad.bsky.social. Learn more and register: http://spkl.io/63328A6PK4 #AcademicSky #PhDSky #SciComm

Promising early signs from Microsoft’s new AI diagnostic tool - still in development, but crucially, it’s built with transparency at its core. That means doctors can scrutinise its reasoning, and patients can have greater confidence in how decisions are made. time.com/7299314/micr...

🚨 Policies on welfare, AI & more are being discussed in Westminster now – these must be based on the best available evidence. Have your say in #EvidenceWeek. Select the policy topics and questions MPs will face in our Reverse Select Committee hearing. senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Read what our team member Camilla wrote about why uncertainty in science matters. ℹ️ You can also check out our "Talking about uncertainty in science" monthly resource for more practical tips. senseaboutscience.org/activities/t...

When research is misrepresented, effective communication matters more than ever. Join @researcheracad.bsky.social and @senseaboutsci.bsky.social on July 11th to explore actionable tips for dealing with criticism. Register here: http://spkl.io/63329A6PKb #AcademicSky #PhDSky

The NHS’s use of AI to detect patient safety risks is a welcome step. But for it to be effective, the system must be transparent: which data is used, how alerts are validated, and whether they lead to meaningful action and improvement. www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #AI #AIHealtchare

This is Bambang Hero Saharjo, risk practitioner & #MaddoxPrize winner. He’s traced peatland fire sources in court & helps communities understand the risks. He shows #RiskCommunication is more than facts—it’s about enabling change. Behaviour change needs support & alternatives. tinyurl.com/42634epr

On July 11th at 12pm UTC, join @researcheracad.bsky.social and @senseaboutsci.bsky.social for a webinar addressing how early career researchers can respond to opposition, misrepresentation, and harassment. Register now: http://spkl.io/63321A6PJV #AcademicSky #PhDSky #SciComm

Do MPs have the critical tools to assess the evidence behind policies — from women’s healthcare to council tax, from AI to energy price caps? 🗳️ Vote now – What questions do you want Parliament to answer about how they use evidence? #EvidenceWeek senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

🔍Is there an issue where you think Parliament is not using reliable evidence to make #policy decisions #EvidenceWeek is your chance to ask MPs 🗳️📢Vote for the policy issues that matter to you with our simple form senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... #EvidenceBasedPolicy #PolicyMaking

Today is #DayOfTheSeafarer 🌊 We’re recognising Ben Bailey, Director of Programme at The Mission to Seafarers and one of our risk practitioners around the globe. 💬Ben’s work reminds us: risk communication must be culturally aware and context-specific. #RiskCommunication #Risk #Seafarer

Sage advice from @aedmans.bsky.social on BBC More or Less with @timharford.ft.com: when faced with suspiciously convenient stats, use your natural discernment. Before resharing a result you like the sound of, treat it as if it said the opposite - and see if you can explain it away.

As @nature.com highlights, AI holds promise for medicine, but only if we scrutinise the data behind the models. ⚠️Transparency in data sources, bias detection, and real-world outcome monitoring are essential before clinical deployment. Responsible AI starts with responsible inputs

From public engagement to policy impact, learn how to communicate your research with clarity and confidence. Join us on Friday, 11 July, at the @instituteofphysics.bsky.social in London for our free Standing Up for Science workshop. Apply now! bit.ly/3H7q62b

📖 “With clear, confident communication, we can convey uncertainty not as a threat to credibility but as part of what makes research reliable and trustworthy.” Read what our team member Camilla wrote about why uncertainty in science matters 👇 www.elsevier.com/connect/embr...