Vetenskap & Allmänhet (Public & Science)

Vetenskap & Allmänhet, VA, (Public & Science) is a Swedish association aimed at promoting dialogue, openness and trust between the public – especially the young – and researchers. It works to stimulate greater dialogue around issues that concern people, and to link these issues to science.

The association was founded in January 2002 and has over 50 members from a range of organisations including companies, universities, public authorities, political parties, religious groups, private associations and private individuals.

VA works towards its goals in three main ways.

* Through dialogue. Organising and encouraging meetings between the public and scientific researchers. In September 2005 VA organised the first Researchers’ Night in Sweden, and also runs Science Café events throughout Sweden
* Through knowledge. VA conducts studies and surveys into how the public view research and researchers.
* Through spreading experience. VA spreads its knowledge and experience via its network and website, hoping to inspire others.

External links

More information on VA can be found at [http://www.v-a.se www.v-a.se]