Could You Explain The Origins Of The Universe?

Formative Evaluation of the Large Hadron Collider Communications Project.

PPARC has commissioned research that asked adults, teachers and young people about their interest in, knowledge of and concerns about the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) project. Due to start in late 2007, at CERN, Geneva, it will be one of the largest experiments in the history of science, and will investigate the Origin of the Universe.

Dr Ray Mathias (UK LHC Communications Manager) said "The research, which used focus groups and in-depth interviews, revealed a lot of interest, especially through links to the Big Bang, spin-offs to the healthcare sector, and human-interest stories, particularly those involving British scientists and engineers. These findings will guide how we invest in different outreach activities. The UK is contributing over 300M to the LHC, and we have a responsibility to engage the public in understanding and debating the excitement, implications and costs of the project".


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