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• Date of publication Jun 10, 2022 Category: Article

  A methodological approach to co-design citizen science communication strategies directed to quadruple-helix stakeholders

  by Joana Magalhães , Blanca Guasch , Rosa Arias , Paolo Giardullo , Ana Elorza , Inês Navalhas , Esther Marín-González , Marzia Mazzonetto , Cristina Luís

  Citizen Science (CS) can help change the paradigm of science communication. To test this, 38 ongoing CS projects from Italy, Portugal and Spain have been selected by the H2020 NEWSERA project to act as pilots in the development of communication strategies, specifically targeting stakeholders in the quadruple helix. The projects, together with stakeholder representatives and science communication and journalism professionals participated in a series of workshops — #CitSciComm Labs — where communication strategies were co-designed, using adapted design-thinking methods. The innovative methodological approach is hereby presented and can be an inspiration for others willing to implement improved communication strategies to target different stakeholders.

  Volume 21 • Issue 04 • 2022 • Special Issue: Responsible science communication across the globe (RETHINK)

• Date of publication Sep 03, 2018 Category: Commentary

  Introduction to “Science, society and citizens: suggestions (and hopes) on how to foster RRI in Horizon Europe”

  by Marzia Mazzonetto , Angela Simone

  At the beginning of May, 2018, the European Commission has presented its proposal for Horizon Europe, the framework programme which defines priorities and budget distribution for the future of European Research and Innovation (2021–2027). The announcement has raised concerns within the community of stakeholders engaged in Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), a democratization process leading to connecting science to the values and interests of European citizens by mean of participatory processes. Through this flash commentary we aim at providing a wide range of arguments, as well as strong examples and concrete suggestions, to the importance of maintaining and strengthening RRI within Horizon Europe, with the hope to inspire amendments to the current proposal.

  Steering research and innovation through RRI. What horizon for Europe?

  by Angela Simone

  Towards an inclusive European innovation policy

  by Bjørn Bedsted, Lise Bitsch, Lars Klüver, Rasmus Øjvind Nielsen and Marie Louise Margrethe Jørgensen

  More democratic research and innovation

  by Robert Braun and Erich Griessler

  A key moment for European science policy

  by Niels Mejlgaard, Richard Woolley, Carter Bloch, Susanne Buehrer, Erich Griessler, Angela Jaeger, Ralf Lindner, Emil Bargmann Madsen, Frédéric Maier, Ingeborg Meijer, Viola Peter, Jack Stilgoe and Milena Wuketich

  RRI: How to ‘mainstream’ the ‘upstream’ engagement

  by Alexander Gerber

  Volume 17 • Issue 03 • 2018

• Date of publication Dec 21, 2005 Category: Focus

  The WYP2005 for physics on the road to extinction

  by Marzia Mazzonetto , Maria Chiara Montani

  From exhibitions to theatrical performances, from fireworks to video games, countless events and ventures have been held all over the world in 2005 to mark the occasion of the World Year of Physics (WYP2005). The year that is drawing to a close has brought physics out into the streets and University campuses, but in a few cases physics has even invaded theater stages and art museums, it has involved musicians and even architects. The worldwide objective was to highlight a science that has more and more need to communicate its close connections with society, its involvement in themes that are vital for the present day but above all for the future, like the frontiers of medicine, the reduction of global pollution and the search for new energy sources. This focus tries to discover, country by country, the events that have accompanied the World Year of Physics. But this will also be an attempt to reply to a question on the very nature of this type of event: “do we really need it”? Is a World Year of Physics really necessary and, above all, is it effective?

  Volume 4 • Issue 04 • 2005

• Date of publication Sep 21, 2005 Category: Commentary

  Science communication between scientists and publics in developing countries. A knowledge-sharing experience

  by Marzia Mazzonetto , Peter McGrath

  How does knowledge sharing affect scientists' everyday work in developing countries? And how important is it for the development not only of new scientific research, but also for improving the living conditions of local inhabitants? These are the questions that a group of scientists met to discuss during an international workshop on Knowledge Sharing for Local Development in the South held in Trieste, Italy (4-6 July 2005). Based on their personal experiences, their thoughts and opinions create an interesting insight into new practices for the public communication of science, medicine and technology from a point of view that is often under-estimated: the one of the scientists themselves. The workshop, organized by the Third World Network of Scientific Organizations (TWNSO) and the United Nations Development Programme's Special Unit for South-South Cooperation (UNDP-SSC), showcased 15 case studies that utilized a variety of knowledge sharing methods, and, in doing so, highlighted the critical role that knowledge sharing plays in sustainable development. For more information: http://www.twnso.org

  Scaling up communication of scientific information to rural communities

  by Kong Luen Heong and Monina Escalada

  Networking at global and community levels for control of diseases

  by Indira Nath

  Communication for development. An Indian experience

  by Subbiah Arunachalam

  Knowledge sharing for sustainable development through biodiversity conservation in the Mesoamerican region

  by Topiltzin Contreras-MacBeath

  Knowledge sharing (or a life of knowledge sharing)

  by Faustino Siñeriz

  Volume 4 • Issue 03 • 2005

• Date of publication Mar 21, 2005 Category: Focus

  Science communication in India: current situation, history and future developments

  by Marzia Mazzonetto

  Nowadays, India is experiencing a widespread diffusion of science communication activities. Public institutions, non-governmental organisations and a number of associations are busy spreading scientific knowledge not only via traditional media but also through specific forms of interaction with a varied public. This report aims to provide a historical overview of the diffusion of science communication in India, illustrating its current development and its future prospects.

  Volume 4 • Issue 01 • 2005