Sense about Science is an independent campaigning charity that challenges the misrepresentation of science and evidence in public life. We advocate openness and honesty about research findings, and work to ensure the public interest in sound science and evidence is recognised in public discussion and policymaking.
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Peer review workshop
Find out about peer review. Debate challenges to the system. Discuss the role of peer review for scientists ...
The John Maddox Prize
The John Maddox Prize recognises the work of individuals who promote science and evidence, advancing ...
Evidence Week
We are delighted to announce the return of Evidence Week in parliament. Running from the 24-26thJune ...
Public engagement: a practical guide
Involve the public. And involve them early. A practical guide for researchers on involving the public ...
Call off the Wedding - Guest blog by Maddox nominee Tisha Schuller
Guest blog by Tisha Schuller, a Maddox Prize nominee
Evidence Week 24th June
Evidence Week is returning from the 24-26thJune 2019 and will bring together MPs, peers, parliamentary services and people from different walks of life across the UK to talk about why evidence matters.
Get involvedThe John Maddox Prize
The prize recognises the work of individuals who promote sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest, facing difficulty or hostillity in doing so.
Read more hereEvidence Matters
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Curiosity is at the heart of what makes us great.
Derren Brown
Having witnessed so much commitment, energy and impact, I am proud to be involved with Sense about Science.
Simon Singh
Sense about Science has hugely influenced, helped and improved the relationship between scientists, science and the public.
Professor Dame Bridget Ogilvie
Sense about Science has never lost a campaign it's taken on.
Ben Goldacre
Sense about Science has done more on a charity shoestring than any official campaign to improve understanding of science.
Nick Ross
Ask for Evidence animations
Watch our #AskforEvidence animationsVoice of Young Science
VoYS is a unique and dynamic network of early career researchers committed to playing an active role in public discussions about science. By responding to public misconceptions about science and evidence and engaging with the media, this active community of 3,000+ researchers is changing the way the public and the media view science and scientists.
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Patterns in data
In recent years, phrases like ‘big data’, ‘machine learning’, ‘algorithms’ and ‘pattern ...
Public engagement partnerships
Our public engagement team draws from extensive networks and over a decade of working on some of ...
Public engagement: a practical guide
Involve the public. And involve them early. A practical guide for researchers on involving the public ...
Ask for evidence
Ask for Evidence is our public campaign to help people request for themselves the evidence behind news stories, marketing claims and policies.
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