Science & Policy Workshop E: Contributing to policy action – Analysis and communication of risks and uncertainties
| 2025_HS_PolAct | |
| 24.11.2025 - 19.01.2026 | |
| 4 days | |
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Start registration period: 01.07.2025 End of registration period: 03.11.2025 |
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| ETH Zurich, centre | |
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| Students enrolled in PSC PhD Programs: CHF 0 LSZGS PhD students: CHF 0 All others: CHF 300 | |
| The reliability of scientific data and models are frequently subject of public and political debate. The aim of this course is to understand the concepts of risk, uncertainty and ignorance in relation to these data and models in order for course participants to be more aware of and work more effectively at the science-policy interface. Additionally, we will explore communication tools and strategies linked to risk and uncertainty, including different public engagement strategies in risk dialogues. For more details, please read the abstract. | |
| Tina Nane (TU Delft), Melanie Paschke, (Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center), Christoph Beuttler (Carbon Gap), Laetitia Ramelet (TA-SWISS) | |
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This course is open to PhD students of ETH Zurich, University of Zurich, or University of Basel. Priority is given to PhD students enrolled in the [PhD Program in Science and Policy] (https://www.plantsciences.uzh.ch/en/teaching/phdsciencepolicy.html). Post Docs, researchers, staff members or externals can join if places are available. | |
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| English | |
| In order to obtain the ECTS points, each participant is required to actively participate in the case-study work, discussions, and presentations during the course days. Participants are expected to study the provided literature beforehand and submit their individual homework as indicated during the course. | |
By registering you agree to the PSC course terms and conditions AGBs | |
| Arrange cancellation with the PSC coordination office (psc_phdprogram@ethz.ch): Up to 2 weeks prior to course start without a fine. Later cancellations and incomplete attendance without documented justification will incur a fee of 200 CHF. | |
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| Dr. Luisa Last (psc_phdprogram@ethz.ch) | |
| HS25_PSP_Contributing to policy action – Analysis and Communication of risks and uncertainties_2.pdfvertical_align_bottom |