TRESCA
From The Embassy of Good Science
TRESCA
TRESCA (Trustworthy, Reliable and Engaging Scientific Communication Approaches) was an EU-funded Horizon 2020 project that explored how to rebuild public trust in science. It focused especially on communication around social science and humanities research connected to digitalization, addressing hot-button issues like misinformation, digital safety, environmental health, and the future of work. The project used large-scale experiments, surveys, and qualitative dialogue to understand trust dynamics, and created three main tools: an animated science-communication video, a prototype “misinformation widget” for secure communication platforms, and a MOOC aimed at scientists, journalists, and policymakers to foster more credible and engaging science communication.
