Evidence and Democracy in Times of Crises

This seminar kickstarted a series of seminars on “Evidence and Democracy in Times of Crises”. The series aims to introduce innovative ways of addressing real-life solutions to pressing global challenges. This first seminar was broadcasted as a webinar from Oslo on 2 September 2021.

Introduction by Svein Stølen, University of Oslo

Moderators:
Eivind Engebretsen, University of Oslo
Tobias Bach, University of Oslo

Speakers:
Jonathan Grant, King’s College London
Antoinette Mary Fage-Butler, Aarhus University
Trish Greenhalgh, University of Oslo / University of Oxford

Jonathan Grant, King’s College London
Title of talk: Learning to listen: social movements, the red bus and the role of evidence
Grant is Professor of Public Policy and Director of Different Angles, a consultancy that focuses on the social impact of universities and research. Jonathan’s main research interests are in biomedical and health R&D policy, research impact assessment and the use of research and evidence in policy and decision-making.

Antoinette Mary Fage-Butler, Aarhus University
Title of talk: The value of values where science meets the public
Fage-Butler is Associate Professor in School of Communication and Culture. Antoinette´s main research is knowledge communication, especially in conditions of risks and trust/mistrust, health communication, cultural analyses of values and public participation.

Trish Greenhalgh, University of Oslo / University of Oxford
Title of talk: Evidence, certainty and doubt in a fast-unfolding pandemic: insights from pragmatist philosophy
Greenhalgh is Professor of primary care health sciences. Trish leads a programme of research at the interface between social sciences and medicine, with strong emphasis on the organisation and delivery of health services. Trish is also Professor at Centre for Sustainable Healthcare Education at University of Oslo.

Moderators
Tobias Bach is professor in Political Science at University of Oslo and academic chair of democracy at Circle U. He also leads the Open School of Public Governance within Circle U.

Eivind Engebretsen is professor in interdisciplinary health science at University of Oslo and academic chair of global health at Circle U. He is also executive chair of Centre for Sustainable Healthcare Education (SHE) at the Faculty of Medicine, and leads the UiO team on “Socially engaged Education and Research” in Circle U.