This event is co-hosted by the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences and the British Academy
This talk will reflect on the UK’s science-policy relationship during COVID-19 and discuss the lessons learnt, which will be important for the UK’s preparedness for future crises. Drawing on the experience of the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (SAGE) and its behavioural sub-group (SPI-B), the lecture will ask: was the model for translating scientific advice to policymakers as effective as it could have been? Could the science and its implications for policy and practice have been communicated better to the public? Do scientists have a social responsibility to discuss policy implications of scientific evidence, and challenge politicians when their statements or behaviour go against prevailing evidence?
This event includes a reception for all attendees after the lecture, in the Priory Road Café. Tickets are free but booking is required via this link