Science communication and the battle for knowledge – a dialogue between researchers, media, policy makers and the public

The aim is to increase, and at the same time broaden, the understanding of research communication through cross-border dialogue to increase understanding of the importance of research in safeguarding a democratic dialogue. We have a polarised social climate with occasionally heated debate on politically charged topics. The university’s role as a credible communicator of knowledge is more important than ever, while at the same time it has become increasingly complex for researchers to communicate their results.