How can we make sure our events and programmes take account of the diverse ways in which ‘publics’ construct notions of risk? Can we make discussions on scientific risk relevant to and more meaningful for everyday lives? The emerging view from social science research is that new models of science governance are required, involving innovative social and institutional solutions which reach far beyond attempts to promote better communications about the science of hazards and risk assessment. Should we be developing a new approach to risk science and governance?
Professor Nick Pidgeon and Dr Tee Rogers Hayden, Centre for Environmental Risk,
University of East Anglia and researchers on the ESRC funded ‘Public perceptions of risk, science and governance’ will discuss the implications of their research.
http://www.the-ba.net/the-ba/ScienceinSociety/ESRC_Seminars/ESRC_Seminars.htm
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