The CCPN set up the column 'Public Engagements|' which brings related webpages under one umbrella. The China-Europe Dialogue on Society| provides an arena in which the practice of public dialogue can be encouraged. On 27-28 Oct 2008 the CCPN and the China-Europa Forum|, successfully organised the Preparatory meeting in North Europe for the 3rd Biennial of the China-Europa Forum|, the only forum focusing specifically on Chinese and European societies.
The CCPN will participate in China-Europa Forum| activities in an ongoing fashion. This is in accordance with the 'A Vision for Science and Society|' from the DIUS (Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills). It especially promotes 'public dialogue', describing it as 'a form of deliberative participatory engagement where outcomes are used to inform decision making', and thus 'a core activity for government in its role as policy maker'. It supports the British Academy's response|, which focuses on 'enhancing dialogue on science in public debate', the first of the three issues.
The CCPN has also formed a partnership with the LSE Students Union China Development Society| (CDS) and helped it to organise the first China Development Forum| on 31st January 2009. In addition to these activities the Research Interests Blog, the interactive Discussion Boards, and the Facebook| page will also serve to engage with both academics and the public. Public engagement is one of objectives of the CCPN Knowledge Transfer|.
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