In the IANUS project various policy labs are being conducted that address different players and types of organizations in the science system. While science continues to enjoy a high level of trust, we see evidence that this trust is eroding in some parts of society. The IANUS project, funded under Horizon Europe, is analyzing the […]
On October 3rd, IANUS’ partner the Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu gathered Estonian and international experts for the conference: “Trust = Survival?! Where does trust come from and where does it disappear and how to survive?,” with the aim of exploring different aspects of trust.The conference was an important chance to investigate
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The fourth IANUS newsletter, released in August 2024, provides a comprehensive overview of the project’s recent activities in its second year. It highlights interactive workshops, media panels, user studies, and groundbreaking theoretical advancements in the area of trust in science. Read the IANUS Newsletter #4 and check out our news, latest results, and upcoming activities!
The 4th Issue of the IANUS Newsletter is online! Read More »
On September 11th, IANUS project’s partner Dr. Charlotte Bruns participated in a session on Trust in the Digital Sphere at the Science Summit during the 79th United Nations General Assembly. The section was held by the OPERAS project and aimed at sharing the first results of the “TrustOn 2024 – tackling disinformation” workshop, held at
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Recently, it has come to light that the oil company Exxon knew the risks of the fuel industry on climate change since the 1970s. While it was clear that their own internally produced research accurately predicted global warming and its effects on our climate, they publicly denied any such claims to protect their own industry.
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On June 10th, a thought-provoking discussion was organized by the Research Council of Lithuania in collaboration with the Nature Research Centre and the Office of the Academic Ethics and Procedures Ombudsman of the Republic of Lithuania under the theme, “Do You Trust in Science?”. The media panel delved into the topic of scientific information reliability
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In order to better grasp the understanding of Open Science within our project, our partners from RU and EUR shared an open questionnaire within IANUS, aimed at identifying what the members of the IANUS consortium believe constitutes open science, what aspects of open science are possibly underexposed and to which potential areas should be further
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The definitions of ‘research integrity’ and ‘research ethics’ often intertwine and may appear to overlap. Still, a clear distinction between the two can help us understand how each can relate to good research practices and fostering of trust in science. Historically, research ethics and research integrity operated as distinct domains, but they have become increasingly
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The IANUS project actively participated in the OPERAS conference held at the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels on June 26–27, 2024. The conference aimed to assess various trust dimensions of the Internet, including infrastructure, governance and regulation, mediation, and science, through partnerships with civil society, academia, the tech community, youth, policymakers, and others. A
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As part of IANUS’ mission to foster warranted trust in science, RU (in collaboration with Bioart Laboratories ) held a firepit debate during the Dutch Design Week, an international design festival taking place yearly in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Hosted at the Bioart Laboratories art centre, RU researchers conversed with the visitors of the Dutch Design
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