• Bringing  research closer to society: science and governance, advice, foresight
• Responsible use of scientific and technological progress (risk, expertise, ethics, precautionary progress)
• Stepping up the science/ society dialogue (new forms of dialogue, knowledge of science by citizens, improving young peopless interest in science)

Activities

• Networking of institutions and activities, exchange of experiences and good practicie, specific research activities, awareness-raising initiatives (e. g. prizes, competitions), data and information bases, studies