Facing the Challenge: Obstacles and opportunities of RRI in scientific institutions

Launched in September 2015, the NUCLEUS project focuses on overcoming institutional barriers to Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), for a better alignment of the research and innovation process with the values, needs and expectations of society.

This year’s conference marks the mid-way point of the project and the exciting transition from capacity-building to implementation! Presentations will include:

• Findings from a study on perspectives towards RRI held by European researchers and university leadership, including institutional opportunities and barriers identifiedCultural case studies of RRI in China and South Africa
• Cultural case studies of RRI in China and South AfricaAn introduction to the “Nuclei” test sites which will implement new strategies for RRI from 2017-2019
• An introduction to the “Nuclei” test sites which will implement new strategies for RRI from 2017-2019

NUCLEUS’ goal is a long-term, sustainable culture of responsible research in universities, and this is dependent on understanding the perspectives of all interacting stakeholders from policymaking, civil society, media, economy and public engagement. Join the NUCLEUS annual conference 2017 and meet a community of like-minded individuals who are developing a New Understanding of Communication, Learning and Engagement in Universities and Scientific Institutions. 

To register, please follow the link.