Engagement: "choose together
R&D should not only be ethically acceptable, but also socially desirable.
The role of universities, as part of the research system, cannot be limited to generating knowledge. They must also accommodate society's needs, based on the participation of all societal actors.
Participation is an opportunity for dialogue and exchanges of opinions regarding decisions on what sort of world we want to live in and leave to future generations.
The idea is to jointly forge a shared, responsible future, one in which the results of research and innovation are socially relevant and desirable, and citizens feel involved in decisions on research, as well as in its objectives, direction, forms and outcomes.
Examples of projects
- NERRI, a citizen participation project involving mutual learning instruments related to neuroenhancement
- PACITA. Parliaments and Civil Society in Technology Assessment. The PACITA Mobilisation and Mutual Learning Action Plan will distribute capacity and enhance the institutional foundation for knowledge-based policy-making on issues involving science, technology and innovation, mainly based upon the practices in Parliamentary Technology Assessment (PTA). PTA supports the processes of democratic policy-making on issues involving science, technology and innovation, by providing comprehensive insight into knowledge on opportunities and consequences, by facilitating democratic processes of debate and clarification, and by formulating policy options. From 2011-04-01 to 2015-03-31, closed project.
- SYNENERGENE, a project revolving around open dialogue on R&D in synthetic biology
- VOICES: Views, Opinions and Ideas of Citizens in Europe on Science, specifically the problem of waste
Further information
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A short MOOC for researchers on actively involving citizens from across the EU to identify innovation needs and research priorities. This course will start on 26th February 2018. (22/1/18)
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Marschalek, Ilse. (2017) Public Engagement in Responsible Research and Innovation. A Critical Reflection from the Practitioner’s Point of View. University of Vienna, Vienna. (31/5/17)
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Responsible Research and Innovation: una consultazione pubblica sulla piattaforma Open Innovation di Regione Lombardia. (31/5/17)
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"VIII encuesta de percepción social de la ciencia y la tecnología – 2016”. FECYT. (2-5-17).
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Report “The economic rationale for public R&I funding and its impact” Public investment in research and innovation more important than ever. European Union. March 2017. (21-3-17).
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Article Scientists and Civil Society Must Move Together toward a New Science. By Christian Vélot.2016. (16-2-17)
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Decides. Debates sobre sobre ciencia y desarrollo económico y social. (02/02/17)
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Call Horizon 2020 - Science with and for Society 2017. (02/02/17)
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Public stakeholder consultation - Interim evaluation of Horizon 2020
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Diálegs humanístics UPF
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100 concrete and inspiring solutions to global issues, on subjects like education, energy, health care, agriculture, water, technology, and urbanism.
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Evaluation: Practical Guidelines A guide for evaluating public engagement activities. Research Councils UK
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ResAgora. Monitorització de l'RRI en diferents països europeus
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Living Knowledge website. The International science shop network.