Societies face urgent challenges, but scientific knowledge, funding and public attention are limited. How do we decide which problems deserve priority, whose needs matter most and what kind of research creates real value?
Luc Sels and Nico van Meeteren explore how science can move beyond disciplinary boundaries to address societal challenges. What does meaningful impact look like, who gets to define it, and how can universities, researchers, policymakers and industry work together to achieve it?
