Trust in science

We explore trust in science, which is vital for informed decision-making. Science faces challenges in maintaining trust, particularly society's confidence in the scientific community's methods and findings, We aim to understand public and policymaker perceptions of science in a world where trust can be fragile.
12.08.2026  

Science must reinforce its social contract

In a new article for Nature, Sir Peter Gluckman argues that scientists must communicate their value more clearly, acknowledge uncertainty and ensure research remains connected...

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Image of a computer generated Earth at night being held in someone's hands, with an unfocused background of a city.
22.07.2026  
Sustaining the trustworthiness of science
Sir Peter Gluckman, Director of Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures and President of the International Science Council, has delivered an address on what’s required to sustain the trustworthiness of science in a rapidly changing...

21.07.2026  
Sir Peter Gluckman: Science must adapt to a changing world
In a new commentary for Frontiers Policy Labs, Koi Tū Director Sir Peter Gluckman examines how geopolitical tensions, artificial intelligence and the growing influence of the private sector are reshaping how science is produced, governed...

20.07.2026  
Podcast: trust, science and engineering
Koi Tū Director Sir Peter Gluckman has joined Aurecon’s Engineering Reimagined podcast to discuss the role of science and engineering in addressing complex global challenges.

13.09.2024  
Trust in science
Sir Peter Gluckman's introductory remarks to a joint workshop held by the International Science Council and Joint Research Centre of the European Commission in Ispra, Italy.

16.02.2024  
Opening address to the International Ministerial Conference hosted by the Belgium Presidency of the Council of Ministers of the European Union
Multilateral dialogue on principles and values for international cooperation in research and innovation

View of complex machinery like a particle accelerator at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research
07.11.2023  
Keynote address at the Institute for Advanced Study, University of Amsterdam
There are many reasons why this topic is so important and yet remains inadequately addressed, and I will look at the question though diverse lenses reflecting the different hats I wear. I hope it still...

Group of business people sitting in a line at a panel.
14.08.2023  
Science and science systems: beyond semantics
When we conflate science and science systems, we risk undermining the place of science.  

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