Principles for a better dialogue between science and society
At Cyber Valley, we are committed to fostering open, meaningful exchange between AI research and society. To strengthen this dialogue, we initiated and co-developed Germany’s first public engagement codex together with the Berlin School of Public Engagement and Open Science, published in 2022.
The codex provides a shared framework for how research institutions, scientists, and practitioners can design high-quality public engagement. It defines guiding principles, values, and quality standards that move beyond traditional science communication toward genuine two-way dialogue, transparency, and mutual learning.
By establishing a common understanding of public engagement, the codex helps embed responsible engagement practices into research culture, particularly in fast-evolving fields such as artificial intelligence, where societal reflection and ethical considerations are essential.
Discover the principles and download the full public engagement codex here:
The initiative continues to evolve
An expanded version of the codex will be published in 2026 as a dedicated chapter in the edited handbook “Praxishandbuch Partizipation in der Wissenschaft – Methode, Modus oder Mindset” by Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH.
This contribution further situates the codex within the broader academic discourse on participation and engagement in research.
