Are the processes of science in conflict with the concerns of the public? How can we break down barriers that divide science and the public to engage in a wider dialogue on science. Can we empower all parties to take active roles in the discussions? Can insights into the relationship of trust and responsiveness help facilitate a more effective exchange of knowledge?
Laura Potts from York St John University College and researcher on the ESRC-funded project ‘Divided we stand: bridging differential understandings of environmental risk’ will discuss her research into innovative forms of citizen involvement that enable different communities of interest to assess the nature and extent of environmental risks of breast cancer.
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