Promoting and examining aspects of democratic science engagement in Global North and South settings, and with Indigenous communities.

Investigating communication between decision makers, scientist and experts.

Research to integrate societal consideration into innovation pathways.

Examining representation and circulation of science in traditional media, new and social media, and pop culture.

Developing and integrating theories to understand and improve the science-society relations.

This diverse research theme focuses on the many facets of communication in the fields of health and medicine, environment, sustainability, food, and energy.