Description du projet
La communication scientifique relève le défi de la numérisation
Les interactions productives et ouvertes entre la science et la société sont essentielles dans une démocratie saine. Concrètement, la relation entre la science et le reste de la société est un aspect essentiel du développement de notre société et de la manière dont elle relève des défis sociétaux comme la sécurité alimentaire, le changement climatique, l’intelligence artificielle et la récente pandémie de COVID-19. Dans ce contexte, le projet RETHINK, financé par l’UE, apportera une compréhension sans précédent du nouveau paysage de la communication scientifique. Il mettra en lumière les obstacles et les inégalités qui empêchent la mise en place de connexions réfléchies et ouvertes entre la science et la société. Pour relever les défis de la numérisation, le projet cartographiera également les activités actuelles de communication scientifique dans toute l’Europe et sollicitera la contribution de parties prenantes de la recherche et de l’innovation.
Objectif
Science communication is at a pivotal stage in its evolution due to the emergence of digital communication platforms that are not only presenting new opportunities but are also leading to new challenges. RETHINK will provide an unprecedented view of the new science communication landscape to reveal the barriers and inequalities that stand in the way of open and reflexive connections between science and society. It will also present the way forward, encouraging evidence-based transformations in science communication practice as well as guiding relevant policy to further open Research & Innovation (R&I) to society.To achieve this, RETHINK will provide a 360° view of the current science communication landscape. It will map current science communication activities across Europe, including those taking place in the currently uncharted digital sphere. It will seek input from R&I stakeholders who are currently disengaged with science communication.
Outputs will be new ways of training those who engage in science communication, including those underserved by current training - such as bloggers and social media commentators. There will be online briefs aimed at changing current science communication practices to break down barriers preventing open R&I and reach underserved audiences across the EU. Strategies will be developed to improve individual and collective sensemaking by enhancing its openness and reflexivity. Guidance on policy will also be provided to create an environment that encourages open R&I. All of these outputs will be open access, as will the data generated during the research process to encourage a broad discussion and maximise uptake.
RETHINK will bring about meaningful, long-term change in science communication to maximise the opportunities and overcome the challenges of digitalisation, allowing the sector to help society meet key challenges across the European community and beyond.
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Régime de financement
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinateur
1081 HV Amsterdam
Pays-Bas
L’entreprise s’est définie comme une PME (petite et moyenne entreprise) au moment de la signature de la convention de subvention.