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.
Substantive changes are needed in science and serious commitment to funding is needed if the sustainability agenda is going to be realistically achieved.
Two years ago, Sir Peter Gluckman was appointed chair of the International Advisory Group (IAG) to give independent advice on the assessment of UK higher education research performance to the Future Research Assessment Programme (FRAP)...
Science and innovation policy and higher education policy need to be carved out and merged to create a new ministry to address New Zealand’s “over-competitive” and fragmented public science system and build an integrated relationship...
