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BU policy influence digest newsletter – 09/10/2024

Read the latest edition of the BU policy influence digest newsletter. It is drawn from several sources including directly from UK central and devolved administrations, newsletters from Parliament Knowledge Exchange Unit, UPEN and others. Items this week include; New consultations and inquiries for policy impact – 08/10/2024 New opportunities to respond to consultations and inquiries… Read more »

BU Emeritus Professor contributes to Transforming Society

Publishing

Congratulations to Prof. Jonathan Parker, Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, who was invited to contribute a post to the influential social science blog Transforming Society. See details here: Transforming Society ~ Now is the winter fuel payment of our discontent. The blog concerns the highly topical winter fuel payments and Jonathan’s policy… Read more »

Sign up for Parliament for Researchers (House of Lords) training

The UK Parliament Knowledge Exchange Unit have announced a new online Parliament for Researchers with the House of Lords training session. In this session, they will be joined by Lord Krebs who will share insights on the value of academic research in Parliament, informed by his background in Biological Sciences. About the session During the… Read more »

Read and sign up to BU’s Policy Influence Digest

If you’re looking to have an impact on local, national and international policy with your research, you may find the BU policy influence digest email useful. Read the latest edition on our Sharepoint site to get a sense of what is included. The policy influence digest highlights policy influencing opportunities and tips. The digests are… Read more »

Sign up to BU’s Policy Influence Digest

Knowledge Exchange

If you’re looking to have an impact on local, national and international policy with your research, you may find the BU policy influence digest email useful. The policy influence digest highlights policy influencing opportunities and tips. The digests are usually circulated weekly and contain information on expert calls, specialist or committee advisor opportunities, areas of… Read more »

BU carbon pricing research cited in select committee report on the financial sector and the UK’s net zero transition

Knowledge Exchange

BU research on the impact of carbon pricing has featured in a House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) report on the role of the financial sector in helping the UK achieve net zero emissions by 2050. A cross-faculty team comprising Dr Alan Kirkpatrick and Dr Tahani Mohamed of the Business School and Dr Festus Adedoyin of the Faculty of Science and Technology submitted written evidence… Read more »

Parliamentary Committees online event, October 3rd

Knowledge Exchange

October 3rd, Cross-cutting policy and scrutiny challenges: Parliamentary committees Find out about the work of the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee and the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, and how these Committees draw on evidence and expertise from academic researchers in science, technology, social science and beyond. Come along with… Read more »

Masterclass: Writing for Policy and Building your Online Profile – 7th September

Knowledge Exchange

This is a free online event for academics interested in policy engagement, run by Showrunner Communications on 7th September, 13:00-15:00. You can sign up via Eventbrite. During this session, participants will learn to write for policy stakeholders, including advice on drafting comment articles and blogs, and Select Committee and Government consultation responses. This session will… Read more »

Bespoke Engaging with Parliament training in May/June

Training

Carys Davis from The Other Place will be delivering two sessions of online training for academics interested in engaging with Parliament. The Engaging with Parliament for Impact session is on 23rd June 10:00-4:30pm. It is an introductory session for academics whose research is likely to have policy impact, or for those who would like to… Read more »

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis is organising THE MEDITERRANEAN TOURISM KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND POLICY FORUM 2023 in Malta

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis is organising THE MEDITERRANEAN TOURISM KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND POLICY FORUM 2023 MED LIFE: TOURISM HOSPITALITY AND WELLBEING TOWARDS 2030 In collaboration with the Tourism Review MALTA Tuesday 21-Wednesday 22 November 2023 Hilton Hotel St Julian’s Malta followed by the 7th Mediterranean Tourism Forum on the 23rd November. CALL FOR PAPERS https://easychair.org/cfp/MEDLife2023  

Emergency services experts (UK)

Emergency services experts are being sought to share their expertise and research or act as a Committee specialist adviser. A Parliamentary Committee is preparing for a piece of work on the challenges emergency services in the UK face, and whether greater collaboration within and between emergency response services could present solutions and provide services that… Read more »

Independent review of children’s social care: the Government’s plans

The Minister for Children and Families, Will Quince, delivered an oral statement to the Commons earlier regarding the publication of the independent review of children’s social care, outlining the Government’s initial and long-term plans. Please see below for a summary of the key exchanges. Summary provided by Dods. Will Quince, Minister for Children and Families: Said… Read more »

Research process seminar: Research, Policy Impact and Evidence. Tuesday 8th March at 2pm on Zoom

You are warmly invited to join us for this week’s research process seminar. Hosted in FMC but open to all. This session is the first of a series of seminars looking at research impact. John will reflect on his impact case study for REF 2021 (submitted for UoA34) and his ongoing role with UK Parliament… Read more »

Announcements: Clinical Research | Broadcasting | Body Image | Decarbonising Transport | NHS

Today’s announcements: Health Secretary Matt Hancock has made an announcement on the £64 million funding provided to strengthen clinical research delivery   Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden has made an announcement on plans for a new broadcasting white paper   The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee has published a report on the government response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee Report; ‘Changing… Read more »

Event: Journalism – an effective bridge between research and policy?

Social Science and the media: How can journalism provide an effective bridge between research and policy? A free online event on 24 May to explore how we can grow a more supportive relationship between journalism, social research and policy. The meeting is part of a series organised by Transforming Evidence, an interdisciplinary collaboration aiming to… Read more »

Parliament, policy engagement, and devolved policy training sessions for researchers

UK Parliament’s Knowledge Exchange Unit are offering two free online training sessions for academic researchers and knowledge mobilisers. Policy Engagement for Researchers – Government in contrast to Parliament: 19th May 2021, 14:00 – 15:00  Parliament for Researchers – how to engage with devolved legislatures: 25th May 2021, 10:00 – 11:00 Please email policy@bournemouth.ac.uk if you… Read more »