In a global environment characterised by the growing role of science and technology in our
economic, social, and political lives, an international research agenda has arisen to …

The public understanding of science is vital in any society, to counter pseudoscientific claims
and quackery. The relationship between scientists and the media (the latter often the only …

2 Background South Africa, as one of the youngest democracies in the world, is slowly
transforming its complex and troubled political legacy of colonialism and its past nationalist …

The importance of a scientifically literate society is currently acknowledged both
internationally and South Africa. The notion of scientific literacy in South Africa has emerged …

En este artículo se quiere dilucidar a qué nos referimos cuando hablamos de “público” en
relación con la ciencia. Teniendo en cuenta que la noción de público es relacional (se es …

A 2009 study for the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement
(SAASTA) reviewed research in this area undertaken in South Africa. On this basis a …

Drawing on the intersection between philosophy and science, this chapter demonstrates the
diversity of influences on the development of public communication of science studies in …

Responsible innovation is mostly viewed as an ideal, which incorporates 'social and ethical
aspects' in the innovation process (Blok and Lemmens 2015, p. 20; see also European …

Over the past 3 years, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in South Africa has
released the National Diagnostic Report of Learner Performance on the National Senior …

This chapter presents evidence for the vital and often misinterpreted role that the public has
to contribute to the evolution of a national system of innovation. Exploring the public …