Publications

Dialogue with the Public: Practical Guidelines (publ August 2002)
A guide for two-way communication between science and the public, published by OST and Research Councils UK.

Going Public (publ Sept 1996)
An introduction to communicating science, engineering and technology

Science and the Public (publ October 2000)
A review of science communication and public attitudes to science in Britain.

Science Connections (publ Aug 2003 in electronic form only)
A guide to the science communciation activties of a variety of key organisations.

Science in Society report (107Kb)(publ Nov 2002)
This report, commissioned by OST, recommends how an overview of the range and effectiveness of science communication activities in the UK can be obtained.

Science in Society report - OST response (publ April 2003)
OST response along with details of the public consultation.

Science in Society report - public consultation outcome (448 Kb)(publ September 2003)

Outcome of the consultation along with OST’s implementation plans.

The Public Consultation on Developments in the Biosciences (publ May 1999)
A report investigating public attitudes to developments in the biological sciences and their oversight.

Wolfendale Report (publ Oct 1995)
Report of the committee to review the contribution of scientists and engineers to the public understanding of science, engineering and technology.

For hard copies of any of these publications, please contact the Public Engagement Team on 020 7215 5658