Cif Alice Roberts

Synopsis

In this video, Alice Roberts emphasizes the importance of science as this amazing, amazing tool for addressing global challenges. She discusses how the 20th century demonstrated science's effectiveness in tackling issues such as feeding a population of nine billion and ensuring quality of life for all. Roberts highlights the need for public engagement in science, noting that much scientific research is published in inaccessible journals, limiting public understanding and contribution. She advocates for open access journals to make scientific information readily available. The University of Birmingham is mentioned as a place where these discussions about public engagement and accessibility in science are crucial. Roberts calls for a societal shift to embrace science as the key to improving life expectancy and quality of life worldwide.