Science


Science Survey

Is the public confident in Parliament’s ability to scrutinise government on the evidence behind decisions?

On the eve of Evidence Week in Parliament 2023, a new survey by Sense About Science and Ipsos reveals that 6 in 10 people are not confident that MPs are equipped to question government appropriately about evidence in key policy areas.
Behavioural Science Publication

Behavioural Science at Ipsos

Ipsos' approach to behavioural science is based on leading academic research combined with an evidence base of delivering sustainable change
Healthcare Survey

Uptake and determinants of rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis among at-risk travelers

Rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can be given before travel and simplifies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). We studied the knowledge about rabies, the uptake of PrEP, and reasons for deciding for or against PrEP in at-risk travelers. We also examined how healthcare professionals (HCPs) counsel on rabies prevention.
Science Publication

What are the views and concerns of the public regarding genome editing technology uses and applications?

These are reports from a series of public dialogues undertaken by Ipsos for the ORION consortium. The dialogues focused on the views and concerns of the public regarding the current uses and implications of genome editing technology in research institutions in the ORION consortium.

Ipsos Veracity Index 2020

Nurses, doctors and engineers are the most trusted professions in the Ipsos Veracity Index 2020, while politicians, government ministers and advertising executives are least trusted. Three quarters of Britons trust care home workers and home delivery drivers.
Science Survey

UKRI Research: How has COVID-19 affected trust in scientists?

UK Research and Innovation commissioned Ipsos to monitor public opinion towards science, scientists and scientific information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Society Survey

Public dialogue on COVID-19 winter preparedness

Ipsos conducted three online public workshops on behalf of the Academy of Medical Sciences to understand public views and priorities for dealing with the potential for a second peak of COVID-19 cases over winter 2020-21.
Healthcare Survey

Public attitudes to animal research in 2018

This Ipsos report presents the findings of a 2018 survey commissioned by the Office for Life Sciences to understand current public awareness of and attitudes towards the use of animals in research.
Science Publication

A public dialogue on genomic medicine: time for a new social contract?

Genomic medicine will change the relationship between the NHS and the people who use it, according to a major new public dialogue project by Ipsos.