Our best hope for moving beyond the pandemic is vaccination,

by Jessica Weinkle, Department of Public and International Affairs, University of

by Jessica Weinkle, Department of Public and International Affairs, University of

Going back to normal is not enough. A revamp is

by Jessica Weinkle, Department of Public and International Affairs, University of

Scientists outside the formal advisory mechanisms also have critical roles and obligations. Their views in public can be highly influential on both the public and the policy maker, particularly at times of crisis. Therefore, they should reflect on their public responsibilities and the professionalism of their conduct.

The study of science advice is political – it is about making policymakers accountable for societal outcomes and preventing decline of democratic governance.

EScAPE is a project focused on science advice, so a good place to start is in defining science advice.