EUA webinar series: Universities and democracy: how to strengthen a crucial relationship – Webinar II: Fostering scientific literacy – universities and the future of science communication

The past decade has seen an erosion of public debate, a radicalisation of parts of society and the spread of misinformation. Such phenomena often occur and are exacerbated during crises, and the pandemic has shown this again. These tendencies question the value of evidence and the role of science in society. Universities need to position themselves on this …