Knowledge production for evidence-informed policy-making, determining appropriate responses, and anticipating consequences are complex, long-term processes. These challenges impact not only policymakers but also citizens’ political and evidence literacy, requiring trust in expertise. The Expert Knowledge and Authority in Transformative Times research cluster examines the interplay of knowledge, civil society, expertise, and policy-making to address these issues.
EUI Interdisciplinary Research Clusters
The Interdisciplinary Research Clusters are supported by the EUI as sites for interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration. They raise awareness within the EUI community of scholars’ specific expertise and interests, fostering interactions within and beyond the clusters themselves. They promote effective policy-relevant research, something that thrives on insights and solutions from multiple disciplines. The themes of the clusters address challenging issues that are vital to academic research and societies at large.
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Research theme(s)
Information and disinformationPopulismCrisis of expertiseScience and democracyScience communicationAffiliation(s)