Why Evidence Week in Parliament matters from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social Chris Longridge mjauk.org/why-evidence...

❗️Final policy briefing topics announced!❗️ #EvidenceWeek connects policymakers with researchers, who present their latest research to inform policy Read this 🧵 for our final policy briefing sessions - or see the full list 👉 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵 1/4

Public-good curators like Nature Portfolio's @richvn.bsky.social share the responsibility of swiftly and transparently correcting errors. Our guide with @sagepub.com highlights the importance of their work. Download it here 👇️ senseaboutscience.org/championing-...

Engineering biology – producing the medicines and chemicals of the future 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵7/7 @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

What keeps science trustworthy? 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵6/7 @wellcometrust.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @policyatkings.bsky.social

Non-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 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵5/7 @universityofessex.bsky.social

The impacts of uneven parental leave on parents and the economy 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵4/7 @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social

What should we use land for? – new evidence shows where and how to deliver the Land Use Framework 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵3/7 @rothamsted.ac.uk

Invisible allies in the soil – how symbiotic relationships between plants and microbes could boost food supply 9:00 - 12:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵2/7 @johninnescentre.bsky.social

What'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 👉 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵 1/7

Why is it important to stand up for science? The John Maddox Prize champions the work of researchers who have stood up for science in the face of adversity - hear from previous 2025 winners as they answer this question. 2026 nominations are still open! 👇️ johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.com#!/p0

@senseaboutsci.bsky.social's #EvidenceWeek sees a Reverse Select Committee, with the public asking the questions and MPs in the witness box. Want to be part of it? You could be in Parliament asking your question directly! See senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

UK evidence week coming up! What question do you want to ask your members of Parliament? senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... From @senseaboutsci.bsky.social

Returning and staying in work – early evidence to inform return-to-work policy and practice 13:00 - 16:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵6/6 @lborouniversity.bsky.social

AI powered management of temporary accommodation placements – learn from a pilot in Newham 13:00 - 16:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵5/6 @newhamcouncil.bsky.social

Neurodivergent pupils in mainstream schools – what does the research show is needed for effective provision? 13:00 - 16:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵4/6 @uniofsurrey.bsky.social

Preventing housing insecurity – new evidence and a risk map to support local action 13:00 - 16:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵3/6 @cam.ac.uk @sheffielduni.bsky.social

Is it real? – quality and quantity in surveys 9:30 - 16:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵2/6 @natcen.bsky.social

#EvidenceWeek is approaching! Leading UK researchers will present their findings to MPs, peers and parliamentarians on topics like #HousingInsecurity and #SENDEducation Read this🧵to see topics addressed the afternoon of Tuesday 7 July (See previous posts for more - Wednesday topics to follow) 🧵1/6

Indoor vs outdoor – an exploration of acoustic conditions in Early Years settings and schools 9:30 - 13:00 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵7/7

School exclusions and the risk of offending – the power of public sector data to reveal new evidence 9:30 - 13:00 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵6/7

Understanding NEETs – evidence to address the crisis 9:30 - 13:00 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵5/7 @cbesurrey.bsky.social

How do interest rates affect household spending? – data to help tackle the cost of living 9:30 - 13:00 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵4/7 @lseblogs.bsky.social

Energy from waste at scale – interdisciplinary evidence to move beyond innovation towards resilient energy systems 9:30 - 13:00 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵3/7 @ucl.ac.uk

The impact of wind farms in context – the marine research that could make 2050 wind targets possible 9:30 - 16:30 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵2/7 @unisouthampton.bsky.social

#EvidenceWeek is where leading UK researchers present their findings to MPs, peers and parliamentarians on topics like #HouseholdSpending and #Employment Read this🧵to see topics tackled on the morning of Tuesday 7 July (Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday topics to follow). 🧵1/7

With Keir Starmer's resignation, social media is being flooded with questions - why not ask them directly to MPs? Every #EvidenceWeek in Parliament opens with the public putting questions directly to MPs 📸 Previous members of the public in Parliament Ask now👇️ senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Fewer prescribing mistakes by resident doctors 12:30 - 16:00 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵7/7 @tandfresearch.bsky.social

Chips inspired by the human brain – an introduction to neuromorphic computing 12:30 - 16:00 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵6/7 @ucl.ac.uk

Foreign language learning – what really matters at Key Stage 2 12:30 - 16:00 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵5/7 @uniofreading.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social

Data after dark – insights into night workers for better policy 12:30 - 16:00 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵4/7 @sdruk.bsky.social @ukri.org @ucl.ac.uk

How can the UK secure sovereign access to Frontier AI? 12:30 - 16:00 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵3/7 @ox.ac.uk @oxmartinschool.bsky.social

Space clusters – evidence on how they could work in the UK 12:30 - 16:00 Read more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... 🧵2/7 @uniofleicester.bsky.social

For #EvidenceWeek 2026, leading UK researchers will present their findings to MPs, peers and parliamentarians on topics including #AI, #NetZero, #health, #education, and more. Read this 🧵 to see the topics tackled on Monday 6 July (Tuesday and Wednesday topics to follow). 🧵1/7

Google's AI summaries are often inaccurate, warns @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org - but public-good curators teach us how to evaluate information in the digital age. Our guide with @sagepub.com highlights the importance of their work. Download it here 👇 senseaboutscience.org/championing-...

At #EvidenceWeek 2026, leading UK researchers will be sharing the latest findings in areas like healthcare, employment, the cost of living, education and more. If you want your MP to learn more, invite them to attend. Email your MP here 👇️ senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Share this post with your network to celebrate the work of outstanding researchers who are standing up for science, or nominate them for the 2026 John Maddox Prize, supported by @royalsociety 📸 The 2025 John Maddox Prize winners Nominate or enter 👇️ johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.com

Parliament's Science and Technology Committee calls for evidence to inform use of Personalised Medicine and AI tools in healthcare Our input on the Responsible Handover of AI aims to shape NHS Innovation @hoccommittees.parliament.uk Get the full story 👇 senseaboutscience.org/activities/a...

If you could ask a question to the people in power, what would it be? Our Senior Communities Officer wrote a guest blog post for @mumsnet.com encouraging readers to submit questions for MPs to answer at Evidence Week in Parliament. Read the blog here👇 www.mumsnet.com/talk/guest_p...

Thanks to Polly Toynbee for highlighting our collaboration with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and the @wellcometrust.bsky.social on understanding motivations behind Trust in Science-vital when navigating communications, and wider healthcare decisions Read here👇 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Do you or someone you know work tirelessly to stand up for science? Then enter your nominations now for the 2026 John Maddox Prize, supported by @royalsociety.org Enter or nominate 👇 johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.com#!/p0

Dr Leo Lo promotes AI literacy to improve how people evaluate sources comprehensively. Public-good curators like him are crucial for our digital fluency. Our guide with @sagepub.com highlights the importance of their work Explore the guide here 👇 senseaboutscience.org/championing-...

❗️Nominations are open❗️ The 2026 John Maddox Prize, supported by @royalsociety.org is now open for nominations! Celebrate researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (and sometimes the public) didn't want to listen. Nominate or enter👇 johnmaddoxprize.awardstage.com

Who will you nominate for the 2026 John Maddox Prize? The John Maddox prize recognises researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (or even the public) didn't want to listen. Nominations open 1st June 2026 With @royalsociety.org Learn more 👇 senseaboutscience.org/john-maddox-...

Evidence Week in Parliament offers a chance to put YOUR questions directly to MPs on issues that matter to you. Have your say by submitting questions for MPs to answer, or voting for questions you want asked on Monday 6th July 2026. Submit or vote 👇️ senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

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Get inspired - join Sense about Science director Tracey Brown, OBE, at EXPeditions Base Camp, an online discussion in science. Come along on May 19th · 5:30 pm (UK) for Base Camp: Science as a Calling. @expeditions.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk luma.com/tuegueaa

For some, science is a career. For many, it's a calling. 📍Join us on May 19th for Base Camp: Science as a Calling: a conversation about scientific vocation, in collaboration with @leverhulme.ac.uk, Scientix and @senseaboutsci.bsky.social 👉 luma.com/tuegueaa

From today, all UK clinical trials must be registered and results reported by law. Sponsors must: • Register trials publicly • Report results within 12 months • Share summaries with participants A major step for transparency, accountability, and better medicine. #AllTrials

Dr Isabelle Mossong of @fnr.lu on the importance of listening to citizens. Working with @researchireland.ie and @fnr.lu, we developed a guide that sets out what citizens and researchers expect from MEPs when using evidence. 👉 Read it here: bit.ly/47qWiYS