Meet your NCP: Dr Christa Van Zyl Human Sciences Research Council E-mail: sis.ncp@esastap.org.za Tel: 27 12 302 2014

Assistant NCP: Carla Pheiffer Human Sciences Research Council E-mail: sis.ncp@esastap.org.za Tel: 27 12 302 2324

Assistant NCP: Khanya Ledwaba Human Sciences Research Council E-mail: sis.ncp@esastap.org.za Tel: 27 12 302 2017

The 'Science in society' initiative aims to stimulate the integration of research policies as well as scientific and technological work in the broader society.

The initiative undertaken in this field will provide support to:

1. A more dynamic governance of the relationship between science and society
   Research on ethics in science and technology
   The reciprocal influence of science and culture
   Conditions for an informed debate on ethics and science

2. Strengthening potential, broadening horizons
   Strengthening the role of women in scientific research
   Supporting formal and informal science education in schools as well as through science centres and museums and other relevant means
   Reinforcing links between science education and science careers

3. Science and society communication (NB European focus)
   Encouraging a European dimension at science events targeting the public
   Science prizes

4. Trans-national cooperation among National Contact Points (NCPs) for Science in society

For more information

• CORDIS: FP7: Science in Society
• European Commission - Research - Science and Society
• EuroSiS