Who are we?
The Sciencewise Expert Resource Centre for Public Dialogue In Science and Innovation (ERC) is funded by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS). It aims to help policy makers commission and use public dialogue to inform policy decisions which involves science and technology.
It consists of a comprehensive online resource of information, advice and guidance together with a wide range of support services aimed at policy makers and all the different stakeholders involved in science and technology policy making, including the public.
The Sciencewise-ERC also provides co-funding to Government departments and agencies to develop and commission public dialogue activities.
To find out in more detail about the Sciencewise-ERC and Public Dialogue please read The Government’s Approach to Public Dialogue on Science and Technology (Guiding Principles).
Find out more about the Sciencewise-ERC team below
Who do we work with
Sciencewise-ERC works with central Government and its agencies, and executive, advisory and non-departmental public bodies. Some of the Government departments include the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and most recently HM Treasury.