How do people respond to warnings of imminent crisis, and how can we best use related insights and evidence to improve public crisis communications?
Background
The challenges have become more complex, intertwined and dangerous as the world has become more uncertain and volatile. Domestic, overseas and online threats are increasingly integrated as adversaries develop capabilities and exploit vulnerabilities across borders and between the cyber and physical worlds. We are seeking research to help Government adapt to a changing security environment based on research and evidence.
Next steps
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Source
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Related UKRI funded projects
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SALIENT: Building a Secure and Resilient World: Research and Coordination Hub
The geopolitical and geo-economic shifts we are experiencing have stress-tested the national security and resilience of the United Kingdom. The consequences of EU Exit, COVID-19, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and other ev...
Funded by: AHRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on improving public crisis communications and enhancing resilience through research and evidence.
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Public Perceptions of Threat in Britain: Security in an Age of Austerity
The international political landscape in which Britain operates has been transformed dramatically since the Cold War as a result of increased interconnectedness arising from globalisation, according to recent National Se...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to understand public perceptions of security threats and how they influence political attitudes, which is relevant to improving public crisis communications.
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CREST: Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats
The social sciences have made important contributions to our understanding of security threats and the skills and technologies that can mitigate them. However, these contributions have yet to achieve their full impact on...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on enhancing the skills and understanding of agency practitioners and maximizing the impact of social science research, but does not directly address public crisis communications.