ALT Covid-19 and public perception of genetics infographic. Main conclusions of the survey: 1. More than a third of the UK public report an increase in trust in science through the pandemic 2. In particular, attitudes to genetics have become more positive 3. Nearly a half of the UK public would like to hear more about science in the media (and fewer than 10% think there is too much science) 4. University academics, NHS spokespersons and governmental advisors are all well trusted sources.

ALT Philippine Painted Narrowmouth Frog, Kaloula picta’, [Rafe Brown, The University of Kansas (copyright) and Jason B Fernandez], used with kind permission [Courtesy of the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute]

ALT Picture of participants and some of the tutors of the Genetics Society Communicating Your Science workshop, on a sunny day with blue sky in front of Chicheley Hall.