VA (Public & Science)
VA (Public & Science) (Swedish: "Vetenskap & Allmänhet") is a non-profit association that wants to promote dialogue and openness between researchers and the general public. VA operates primarily in Sweden, but with an eye on European and International science communication including several new EU projects. The organization was founded in 2002 and is currently based from Grev Turegatan 14 in Stockholm, Sweden.VA's members consist of some 80 organizations, authorities, universities, companies and associations. In addition, it has a number of individual members. The organization is funded through membership fees, project grants and a grant from the Swedish Ministry of Education and Research.