25 years of public understanding of science – what next?
The idea that science is ‘in’ and therefore part of society, has gained widespread acceptance. Interactions between “science” and “society” (which have existed since the days of Galileo) have multiplied at different levels. They have also taken different forms which partly mask the deep and irreversible transformation that science as an institution is undergoing in…
Human resources and new generations: key challenges for Italian and European research according to the data of the 2010 SiS Facts and Figures
The new edition of the volume edited by Observa – Science in Society thanks to the support of Compagnia San Paolo and published by Il Mulino Italy is the 32nd among OECD countries in terms of number of researchers and staff employed in R&D. The average age of scientists and engineers in our country remains…
Investing in research is an increasing priority for Italian citizens, but critical judgments still remain
The new edition of the 2010 Science in Society Facts and Figures, edited by Observa – Science in Society thanks to the support of Compagnia San Paolo and published by Il Mulino Research grows among investment priorities according to Italian citizens (from 16% to 23%), but critical judgements on its organisation remain widespread. The sensitivity…