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Conference on Strengthening Public Trust in Science

Analysing the Challenges and Identifying Solutions

11 Dec. 2025
THE PROGRAMME

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Bibliothèque National de France
Quai François Mauriac 75706 - Paris France

The pursuit of scientific knowledge plays an essential role in tackling current societal challenges, such as health crises and climate change, and in driving societal progress. Trust in the scientific process and research outcomes is therefore crucial for the development of evidence-based policies and informed, democratic decision making.

About the conference

Science Europe and the French National Research Agency (ANR) organised this conference to discuss how research organisations, including those who fund and/or perform research, can respond to growing concerns about and reinforce confidence in the research process and its outcomes.

The conference took place on 11 December 2025 at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris.

The event brought together policy makers, representatives of research funding and performing organisations, scientists, and communication experts to:

  • Identify the factors that undermine public confidence in science, scientists, and research institutions.
  • Examine the dynamics between science, society, and the media in the dissemination of knowledge, scientific debates, and public engagement.
  • Examine how to strengthen trust through public engagement.
  • Develop concrete recommendations for research funding and research performing organisations and the media to enhance public understanding of the scientific method and raise policy makers’ awareness of the importance of strengthening trust in science.

Photos and a report from the conference will follow.