The Human Genetics Commission established a Citizen’s Inquiry into forensic use of DNA and the UK’s National DNA Database. In 2008 two panels of 30 citizens took part in the inquiry, resulting in a draft report outlining their views [1].

The Living with Environmental Change partnership launched a Citizens' Advisory Forum to bring public attitudes and values into its strategic decision making processes. The Forum addressed flooding, climate change adaptation and governance in relation to climate change. [1].

The UK government commissioned a public dialogue on industrial biotechnology (IB). A two-part citizen jury involving 48 participants sought to assess and understand public perceptions around IB. It found IB was relatively unknown and conjured negative or intimidating connotations. [1]

The DECC engaged in a public dialogue project concerning the 80% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The engagement programme comprised a 2050 pathways calculator, a youth panel, local deliberative dialogues, and the evaluation of a “serious game” My2050 simulation. [1,2]

In the UK, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council’s (BBSRC) Bioenergy Public Dialogue project ran from September 2012 until December 2013. It was co-funded by BBSRC and Sciencewise and was intended to “Allow the diverse perspectives of a range of UK residents, in the area of bioenergy, to be...

The Babraham Institute (BI) is a world leader in life science research, generating new knowledge about the biological mechanisms underpinning ageing, development and the maintenance of health and wellbeing. In May 2015, it commenced a public dialogue project, the aim of the project was to feed in the BI’s science...

Problems and Purpose Sciencewise is a programme funded by the UK Government’s Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). It helps the government engage with the public on policy issues involving science and technology, providing co-funding, guidance, advice, training and mentoring on projects to bring in the public voice and...