Public engagement is an essential part of the research lifecycle, and researchers should be supported, protected, and rewarded for doing it well. We have published our new Science for society report, which explores the multiple connections between science and the public, and proposes recommendations for how these connections might be strengthened. Read the executive summary below and download the full report on our website, with chapters on education, informal engagement with science, mass media and misinformation, industry and business, policy, and the academic scientific community. https://lnkd.in/emw7rgir
The Royal Society
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The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of many of the world’s most distinguished scientists.
About us
The Royal Society is the world's oldest scientific academy in continuous existence, and has been at the forefront of enquiry and discovery since its foundation in 1660. The backbone of the Society is its Fellowship of the most eminent scientists of the day, elected by peer review for life and entitled to use FRS after their name. There are currently more than 60 Nobel Laureates amongst the Society's approximately 1400 Fellows and Foreign Members. Throughout its history, the Society has promoted excellence in science through its Fellowship and Foreign Membership, which has included Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Ernest Rutherford, Albert Einstein, Dorothy Hodgkin, Francis Crick, James Watson and Stephen Hawking. The Society is independent of government, as it has been throughout its existence, by virtue of its Royal Charters. In 1663, The Royal Society of London for the Improvement of Natural Knowledge was granted its Arms and adopted the motto "Nullius in verba", an expression of its enduring commitment to empirical evidence as the basis of knowledge about the natural world. The Society's activities include influencing science and education policy, funding leading researchers, publishing journals that span all the sciences and the history of science, and the provision of science communication activities for a variety of public audiences.
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http://royalsociety.org
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- 51-200 employees
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- London
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Register for our upcoming scientific meeting on 15-16 June which will bring together geoscientists, bioscientists and health scientists to explore the role of metals and oxygen in homeostasis. https://lnkd.in/eNsfFFXK
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What will the world look like in 200 years time, and what role will science play in shaping it? These were the questions posed to chair Royal Society Professor of Public Engagement Mark Miodownik and panelists Polina Bayvel FRS, Kevin Fong and Chris van Tulleken at UCL last week at our Science in a Changing World event. Here are Mark's three key takeaways:
What will the world look like in the next 200 years, and what role will science play in shaping it? This was the ambitious question posed to our panel of visionary UCL science communicators at Science in a Changing World at the Bloomsbury Theatre this week.🌍 Familiar faces from your radio, TV and bookshelf gathered on Tuesday to address some of the era-defining challenges facing society both now and in the future, in a high-energy conversation bursting with optimism, humour, caution and imagination. Here, event Chair Mark Miodownik, writer, presenter and professor at UCL and the Royal Society, shares three key takeaways from the event. What are your science predictions or challenges for the next 200 years? This event was brought to you by UCL and The Royal Society as part of UCL’s bicentenary celebrations. 🎥: Mark Buchanan Polina Bayvel, Chris van Tulleken, Kevin Fong
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Our panel event with UCL is this evening, be sure to check it out 👇
How will scientific discovery, innovation and leadership shape the next 200 years? UCL's leading science communicators explore the cosmic, biological, technological and material foundations of daily life at Science in a Changing World As part of our bicentenary, UCL200 and The Royal Society bring together an incredible panel who will address some of the era-defining challenges facing society today and on the horizon. Speakers: Professor Mark Miodownik MBE (Chair), Professor Dame Polina Bayvel, Professor Kevin Fong OBE, Professor Chris van Tulleken. 📅Tuesday 12 May | ⏰ 6:00–7:30pm 📍Bloomsbury Theatre 🎟️ £5 - proceeds will support UCL200 scholarships https://lnkd.in/ehF2Sx6z
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Last night saw our Labs to Riches event, which brought together senior leaders from industry, academia, finance and the public sector in a celebration of innovation in science and technology. Explore inspiring stories of scientists and innovators across the UK: #Innovation #STEM
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Free priority tickets for the #SummerScience Exhibition 2026 are now available to book. Book now for priority entry to our annual celebration of the best science the UK has to offer, from a microbe zoo to the mysteries of lightning. https://lnkd.in/edu9z2t4
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Happy 100th birthday to the living legend and national treasure that is Sir David Attenborough. Few figures alive have done as much for nature and conservation as Sir David, and we've been very lucky to work with him over the years. See links in the comments below for the full videos. #DavidAttenborough #Attenborough100 #Nature #PlanetEarth
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For decades, the Royal Society and The Wolfson Foundation have worked side by side, driven by the shared purpose of advancing scientific research. To celebrate this partnership, we have explored the history of the Wolfson Foundation’s long-running support of our work. On our blog, take a closer look at how that relationship began, how it has evolved, and the milestones that have marked our journey together. Thank you to the Wolfson Foundation for your long-standing commitment to the Royal Society’s mission. https://lnkd.in/ecQJ-Bxm
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Join us on 12 May as Bakerian Prize winner Professor John Rogers FRS explores the potential for bioelectronics, miniaturised technology that could be track or change biological activity and then disappear into the body. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e5Si77BA
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The Royal Society reposted this
“In a professional landscape that can feel increasingly fragmented, the UK Young Academy offers something quietly radical: a community built on curiosity, trust, and a shared conviction that working across boundaries is not just possible, but essential.” — Peter Kwok Applications to join the UK Young Academy are now open. If you are an outstanding early-career professional ready to drive cross-sector impact alongside other emerging leaders, this could be the opportunity for you. Apply by Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 3pm (BST). Read more about this application round: https://lnkd.in/eK6VwT42
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