At the Flashpoint Between Research and Practice Regional Research and Development Environments as Promotors of Science Communication Begin to Appear

ABSTRACT

In this article I have chosen to give a presentation of the growing body of new research environments in Sweden where interactivity is not just a trademark but also a necessity if they are to meet the demands made by public institutions in the local areas in which their research is conducted. This article highlights the development of interactive research as it has been manifested in the various research environments built up by local and county authorities in Sweden. And their role as promotors for science communication is discussed.