Dear all,

 

With apologies for the short notice, please see below for details on a discussion on the topic of what role can social media play in science policy?  The event is run in association with the Guardian Science Policy Blogs, and the speakers include:

 

Jamie Bartlett - Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media, Demos

Julian Huppert - MP for Cambridge

Síle Lane - Director of Campaigns, Sense About Science

Jennifer Rohn - Founder of Science is Vital and cell biologist at UCL

 

Date: Monday 16th June.

Time: 5.30-7.30pm

Location: University College London (Sir David Davies Lecture Theatre, Roberts Building)

Register at: https://gdnscipolsocialmedia.eventbrite.com

 

The event:

 

The first in the Guardian Science Policy Blogs events series. Four short talks on the subject of 'what role can social media play in science policy?' followed by open discussion. Following the reported influence of the 'Geek Movement' on the online 2013 Libel Reforms, and among ongoing political and academic debates over the place of social media voices (and data) in policymaking, there are clearly a series of important questions to be asked. Is social media really living up to its claims to correct the inaccuracies of print media and put new voices into closed discussions? Do campaigns around evidence-based policy or medical trial data raise issues separate to other debates over social media? How might social media usefully bring various concepts of expertise - whether scientific, political, or social analytic - into the service of public dialogue over science policy?  The talks will address a range of viewpoints: personal and organisational involvement with social media communication and campaigning; research into social media analytics and policymaking; and the policymaking 'audience' for social media.

 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

 

With all best wishes,

Oliver Marsh

Department for Science and Technology Studies

University College London

www.sidewayslookatscience.wordpress.com

@SidewaysScience

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