"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

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

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

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.

✔️ 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.

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.

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.

“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.

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-...

Knowledge doesn’t curate itself – and it is in all of our interests that those who do it are visible and valued. Stand up for #PublicGoodCuration senseaboutscience.org/championing-... Enjoyed contributing to this Sense about Science & Sage report

Today, as part pf Evidence Week at Westminster, the Risk Know-How team presented “Responsible Adoption of AI for Non-Experts.” We showcased the Responsible Handover framework—helping organisations use AI safely, transparently & responsibly.

We’ve just completed two brilliant days of quickfire policy briefings –covering everything from plastic waste and winter mortality to AI and more. A huge thanks to all the research institutions and policymakers who joined us for another edition of #EvidenceWeek in Parliament

Research led by Bath, revealing that 1 in 4 confiscated school vapes contains street drug spice, is being spotlighted today in Parliament to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff as part of @senseaboutsci.bsky.social's #EvidenceWeek. Find out more here: senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

We’ve in Westminster for #EvidenceWeek to deliver our policy brief: school students doing real research - data on how it affects STEM careers prospects. It's great to be here, especially on the same day as the #CurriculumReview @senseaboutsci.bsky.social#EvidenceWeek

A long and productive day in Parliament with our excellent @quadraminstitute.bsky.social researchers talking to MPs, Peers and journalists about hidden hunger at @senseaboutsci.bsky.social Evidence Week quadram.ac.uk/blogs/what-i...

We had a very strong #EvidenceWeek panel discussing ‘Hidden hunger’ and other challenges of evidence and data for decision makers with Prof Martin Warren from @quadraminstitute.bsky.social, Sharon Hodgson MP, Baroness Boycott & Emma Rourke from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

@senseaboutsci.bsky.social has produced a guide on the role of public-good curators: trusted people (librarians, editors, research integrity officers, specialist journalists) who work to uncover reliable information, share knowledge & protect public access to it senseaboutscience.org/championing-...

Evidence Week at Westminster, organised by @senseaboutsci.bsky.social, has been a valuable opportunity to demo the power of smart data to inform policymaking. Here's Magdalena Getler from our Financial Data Service @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social and our Katherine Holden reflecting on the experience.

Our researchers are in Parliament today for @senseaboutsci.bsky.social's #EvidenceWeek talking to policymakers about hidden hunger in the UK 🗣️ Read more about hidden hunger and our work to tackle it ➡️ buff.ly/AUt91By

We’re at Westminster today for #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social. Our Financial Data Service (FINDS) @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social is presenting ‘Smart data for a real-world view of emerging financial hardship’ to MPs, peers, and parliamentary staff - bit.ly/47vPUyK

We're in UK parliament today at #evidenceweek presenting to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff our research on weight-loss surgeries in the Jubilee room, Westminster. @senseaboutsci.bsky.social Find out more: senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Our 'reverse' committee hearing began with a panel of national experts, including: Ed Humpherson, Office for Statistics Regulation, Dr Grant Hill-Cawthorne @houseofcommons.parliament.uk & Professor Sir Ian Chapman @ukri.org. Here are some of their key highlights from their #EvidenceWeek session ⬇️

#EvidenceWeek in Parliament is here! We begin a week exploring how evidence is used & reviewed by MPs. Our opening event – a 'reverse' committee hearing – turned the tables: people from across the UK came to question MPs about the evidence behind policies that matter to them. 💬

We're in UK parliament today at #evidenceweek presenting to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff our research on restricting the advertisement of unhealthy products, 9.30-12.30 in the Jubilee room, Westminster. @senseaboutsci.bsky.social Find out more: senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

This week, we’re at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social. Our Financial Data Service (FINDS) @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social is presenting ‘Smart data for a real-world view of emerging financial hardship’ to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff - bit.ly/47vPUyK

I'm quoted in the new guidelines launched by @sagepub.com and @senseaboutsci.bsky.social aiming to elevate the role of information curators in combating misinformation: senseaboutscience.org/wp-content/u...

US climate scientist Virginia Burkett wins @senseaboutsci.bsky.social #MaddoxPrize after highlighting attempts to downplay findings about human-caused warming #AcademicSky

Congratulations to the 2025 Standing up for Science – The John Maddox Prize winners! Dr. Virginia Burkett received this year’s Maddox Prize, and the Early Career Award has been given to Dr. Nicolás Zanetta-Colombo. Learn more: spklr.io/63324Bzj3q

We’re delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Standing up for Science – The John Maddox Prize, in partnership with Nature Awards! Virginia Burkett – 2025 Maddox Winner& Nicolas Camilo Zanetta-Colombo – Early Career Award Read more here about them here➡️ senseaboutscience.org/activities/a...

We’ll present our research on #advertising of unhealthy products and #publichealth at #EvidenceWeek @senseaboutsci.bsky.social on 4th Nov: senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee... We "invented" a game for it! @danaldridgemp.bsky.social @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social @kennethstevenson.bsky.social

Public-good curators, librarians, editors, research integrity officers, specialist journalists, ensure access to trustworthy knowledge. Our new guide with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social advocates the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration Download the guide: www.sagepub.com/explore-our-...

Next week we’re at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social to present the results of the world’s largest surgical obesity trial. MPs, peers and parliamentary staff can book their quickfire policy briefing and find more information about the whole week with us here:

🚨 Have you invited your MP to get the latest policy insights yet? Evidence Week 2025 is just around the corner, and your MP is far more likely to attend with an invitation from you. Select the topic you care about on our form, and we’ll do the rest senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/

We received the sad news yesterday that our founding chair, Dick Taverne, has passed away. Dick gave us 10 years as an energetic chair, and over 20 years as a tireless, fearless champion and friend. This past summer he was still writing about our work and the challenges ahead.

In any given week, MPs engage with an astounding number of subjects. How can you be sure they’re fully informed with the latest evidence? Evidence Week offers them the chance. Show your MP that you care about the evidence they use to inform decisions. Invite them to attend

MPs don't need a scientific background - but they do need the critical tools and latest insights on issues that affect us all. Make sure your MP informs their decisions with the latest research from the UK’s leading groups. Invite your MP to Evidence Week

We're looking forward to Evidence Week 2025, the annual event organised by @senseaboutsci.bsky.social. On 3 November, our Financial Data Service at @smartdatafoundry.bsky.social will lead a webinar “Smart data, smart policy: Visualising emerging financial hardship”. 👉 Full info: bit.ly/3L5jkvV

🗨️ 💡 Our new guide, developed with @manchester.ac.uk, gives you the tools to understand the perspective of those drawn to conspiratorial thinking and be able to engage more effectively with them. Let’s shift the conversation from confrontation to curiosity bit.ly/48DapM6

This year, more researchers than ever will be sharing the latest insights on AI, healthcare, the environment, cost of living and more at Evidence Week in Parliament. Ask your MP to get briefed by researchers and remind them that you care about the evidence behind decisions. bit.ly/4nVxNt2

💬 What policy insights do you want your MP to hear about during Evidence Week? From AI to healthcare and the environment, select the topic you care about on our form, and we’ll do the rest. Your MP is far more likely to attend if they hear from you! senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

Schools, teachers & parents often face new initiatives designed to improve education — but every change comes with a cost. 🎧 Listen to @education.ox.ac.uk Deanery’s Digest episode about our Questioning guide that helps you assess education claims confidently. podcasts.ox.ac.uk/confident-qu...

When AI tools are irresponsibly developed, consumers pay the price. On 17 October, Dr Sameh ElBadry will discuss the comprehensive questions we’ve developed, which are designed to promote responsible development at all stages. Join him at AI Week 2025 👉 bit.ly/42sLO90

🗳️ Have your say! You can still vote for the issues that matter most to you before 3 Nov. From pensions to soil erosion — where should MPs be challenged on the evidence informing decisions? Questions will be put to MPs at #EvidenceWeek 2025 senseaboutscience.org/evidence-wee...

"We need a specific kind of transparency, one that provides data on how an AI system functions so that ordinary users can interpret why and how AI models behave the way they do." — Paula Gürtler 🧵The Responsible Handover Framework achieves exactly that: 👇 www.euractiv.com/interview/tr...

Peer review is a gatekeeper, not a truth machine. For #ECRs, publishing must also come with communicating, contextualising and standing up for science. Scrutiny, replication, and transparency move a claim from published to trusted. bigthink.com/starts-with-... #ScienceCommunication

We’ve joined @senseaboutsci.bsky.social @resmedia.bsky.social & @niesrorg.bsky.social in writing to PACAC to defend the independence of UK stats 📊 Free from political pressure = trustworthy data = better decisions for all. rss.org.uk/news-publica...

📢 We're calling for the protection and strengthening of the UK’s independent statistical system. Read our joint letter @royalstatsoc.bsky.social, @resmedia.bsky.social @niesrorg.bsky.social to Simon Hoare MP, Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.