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2006 EuroConference

2006 EuroConference. Competitiveness and societal relevance. Nicole Dewandre Head of Unit “Scientific advice and governance” Directorate “Science and society” DG Research-European Commission. Outline. Introduction. Science and politics. From 2 2 to 3 3. Ï. Ï. Ways forward?.

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2006 EuroConference

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  1. 2006 EuroConference Competitiveness and societal relevance Nicole Dewandre Head of Unit “Scientific advice and governance” Directorate “Science and society” DG Research-European Commission.

  2. Outline • Introduction • Science and politics • From 2 2 to 3 3 Ï Ï • Ways forward?

  3. Introduction • (Rhetorics on) competitiveness and society: the broken link?

  4. Science and Politics • Change in scale? Yes, but • Change in nature

  5. Ì Ì • Domestic issues • Industrial era Ì Ì • Survival issues • Globalisation and sustainability Increased complexity • Science • Politics (Arendt) • Collective identity • Enlightment

  6. 2 2 Ï SCIENCE SOCIETY Scientists Knowledge development, Enlightment, Academic freedom, Basic research, Truth • acceptance • obstruction - research funding - block progress Industry - markets Applied research, Industrial Revolution, Growth & competitiveness, Progress - loss jobs

  7. Knowledge + Technology (Scientists) (Industry) Sustainability? Environment? Energy? Food safety? Health? = Societal relevance?

  8. 3 3 Ï SCIENCE SOCIETY Scientists • Risk governance • Use of scientific advice in policy making • Critical citizenship Industry CSO

  9. Ways forward? • Participation and representation • Capacity building in CSOs • Harness science studies • Forms of knowledge • Meaning beyond confrontation

  10. Thank you for your attention. nicole.dewandre@cec.eu.int

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