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Editorial – Why public engagement with research matters
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Luke O'Neill, renowned biochemist, science communicator and member of the ERC Scientific Council, reflects on why public engagement matters for scientists, and how it enriches both their work and their connection with society.
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Breaking waves: Science in the Aran Islands
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Mathematician Frédéric Dias integrated local expertise from the Aran Islands into ocean wave research, advancing science and strengthening community resilience.
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Helping families through public health crises
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Psychologist Lucie Cluver transformed her evidence-based parenting programme into accessible multimedia resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. By mobilising NGOs, volunteers and social media influencers, her outreach efforts reached millions of families worldwide.
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Bringing food science to the public
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Nutritional epidemiologist Mathilde Touvier helped shape the conversation around science and public health. She provided tools for informed food choices and advocates for policies that aim to make healthier options more accessible to all.
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From dig sites to digital screens
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By collaborating with artists, filmmakers, and game designers, archaeologist Philipp Stockhammer created content that resonated far beyond the field of archaeology. He saw public engagement as both a responsibility and a source of personal fulfilment.
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Communicating complex ideas for societal change
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Through media engagement, policy advocacy, and public discourse following a tragic murder case in Ireland, psychologist Orla Muldoon has increased public understanding of gender-based violence, leading to concrete policy changes.
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How science meets community to create impact
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Computational psychiatrist Tobias Hauser has bridged the gap between neuroscience and community needs by creating an interactive resource on obsessive-compulsive disorders.
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