Policy Engagement Support
Academic research can change the world. Policy engagement allows academics and researchers to connect with the people and institutions in power, informing public policy with evidence, expertise and experience. The College of Social Sciences Public Affairs team offers resources, guidance and bespoke support to help our academics maximise their impact in policy spaces.
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Policy Engagement for Social Sciences
Read policy briefs, case studies and political commentary from Social Sciences experts.
Useful links
Public engagement can open the door to many opportunities. As an academic engaged in policy work, you may be interested in:
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Academic fellowships with government
- Becoming a Parliamentary Thematic Research Lead
Other useful links:
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Government's areas of research interests and the searchable database
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Hansard: the searchable database that allows you to search any subject discussed in Parliament
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List of All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), these are informal, cross-party groups formed by MPs and Members of the House of Lords around a common interest area.
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Future research list from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST), an impartial research and knowledge exchange service based in the UK Parliament
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Additional resources from Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN), a network for academics and policy actors.
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Knowledge Exchange Unit, supporting the exchange of information and expertise between researchers and Parliament.
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Birmingham City Council cabinet
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Find Members of Parliament and Lords
Contact the team
Ms Hannah Bradley
- Public Affairs and Communications Manager
- Email: h.bradley.3@bham.ac.uk
Dr Nick Brown
- Public Affairs and Communications Officer
- Email: n.j.i.brown@bham.ac.uk