If you would like your research to have an impact on government policy, or would like to influence the policy of large organisations, then this half day workshop by impact expert, Professor Mark Reed, of Fast Track Impact, is for you. This online half-day workshop is open to all academics and there are limited places,… Read more »
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This part of the blog features news and information about higher education policy and how BU’s research is influencing policy.
HE policy update w/e 17th January 2022
As the PM tries to focus on policy to reduce the chat about parties, it may be that the levelling up white paper finally sees the light of day fairly soon, and some big OfS consultations are also expected, so hold on to your hats for the next update! In the meantime, plenty on research… Read more »
Free event – Q&A about engaging with Parliamentary Select Committees
If you would like your research to have policy impact, this free event being run by UCL is a great opportunity to find out more about select committees and how to engage them with your research. “This year marks the 120th anniversary of the IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, and we will be bringing… Read more »
Free Impact Event with Mark Reed
Professor Mark Reed from Fast Track Impact is running a free online impact event: Monitoring and Evaluating Impact, with invited guest case study and discussion (with Mark Reed, Poppy Townsend (UKRI) and Rachel Blanche (QMU)): 09.30-11.00 UK time, 28th February 2022. Evidencing impact from research remains a huge challenge. This workshop will build on Mark… Read more »
End of year HE policy update December 2021
2021 drew to a fairly quiet close from an HE policy point of view – with all the excitement saved for the new year, as the government focuses on other things (which might well also be very present concerns in the new year too). This is our last (planned) policy update for 2021, so we… Read more »
Dr Rafaelle Nicholson’s Expertise Features in House of Lords Select Committee Report
Evidence provided by BU’s Dr Rafaelle Nicholson has featured in a new House of Lords Select Committee report on a National Plan for Sport and Recreation, published on 10 December 2021. The report calls on the Government to establish a national plan for sport, health and wellbeing to tackle inactivity. Failings in sport and recreation policy… Read more »
UK Government policy week on the Blog: R&D People and Culture Strategy
The R&D People and Culture Strategy was published by the UK government in July 2021. The strategy sets out the government’s ambition to build the research and innovation workforce the UK needs, working in a positive and inclusive culture. People are at the heart of research and innovation. This strategy sets out a vision for… Read more »
UK Government policy week on the Blog: UK Innovation Strategy
Innovation is central to the largest challenges the world faces, from climate change and an ageing society to global pandemics. Universities work closely with businesses, charities and others to support research and facilitate commercialisation. The interaction between universities and business is therefore vitally important for innovation. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)… Read more »
UK Government policy week on the Blog. What is ARIA?
ARIA stands for Advanced Research and Invention Agency and is set to be the Government’s newest funding agency. “But don’t we already have UKRI” I hear you say? Well yes, but ARIA will supposedly complement the work of UKRI, while building on the government’s ambitious R&D Roadmap published in July 2020. ARIA will exclusively focus… Read more »
UK Government policy week on the Blog: UKRI and Research England
This week on the BU Research Blog we are taking a close look at the UK Government’s policies and mechanisms to support research. We will look at the R&D Roadmap, the Advanced Research & Invention Agency (ARIA), the levelling-up agenda, the UK Innovation Strategy, and the R&D People & Culture Strategy. Today, we’re looking at UKRI… Read more »
HE policy update for the w/e 25th November 2021
Welcome to your two-week round up on the biggest HE news. Fees and funding We’re still expecting imminent announcements on funding structures, linked to the lifelong loan entitlement, but possibly going further with at least hints about the future (or non-future) for the Augar recommendations and other changes to the funding structure. BU readers can… Read more »
HE policy update for the w/e 12th November 2021
Here’s our round up of the news from the last couple of weeks. Parliamentary News David Thomas, a co-founder of the Oak National Academy, has been appointed as a part time policy adviser to Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi. His policy brief will focus on recovery, academies and remote education. Former free school founder Mark Lehain has been… Read more »
HE policy update for the w/e 8th October 2021
Parliament was still in recess whilst the Conservative Party Conference takes place. We have the news from the Conference, some movement on Essay Mills and several new reports. And we have a big primer on student finance, ahead of the budget. Conservative Party Conference After the first day of the Conservative Party conference Wonkhe speculate… Read more »
HE policy update for the w/e 1st October 2021
It’s conference season, so official news is thin, However we have a fascinating change in roles and responsibilities for HE, some updates from the Labour conference and some good news about research funding. Ministerial sharing Late on Friday Parliament confirmed that Michelle Donelan’s role will be renamed Minister of State for Higher Education and Further… Read more »
BU academic interviewed for major Romanian newspaper on her research on Romanian Diaspora and emotions
BU academic, Dr. Alina Dolea, gave an extensive interview on her research on Romanian Diaspora, the emotional costs of migration, the constant identity struggles, as well as the role of diaspora in public diplomacy. She was interviewed by Elena Stancu, Pulitzer Center’s Persephone Miel Fellows 2021, and photographed by Cosmin Bumbuț; since 2019, the two… Read more »
HE policy update for the w/e 24th September 2021
Lots of people news – the latest high profile sector appointments announced as the ministerial shuffling finishes. The Commons sessions highlight the cost the Freedom of Speech Bill may have for the HE sector and there are briefings, reports and lots of interest surrounding student financing. All change, please! Haven’t they just had a ‘holiday’?… Read more »
Early Career Researchers Network Meeting
We’re kicking off the new academic year with a meeting for all Early Career Researchers on Wednesday 22nd September from 15:30 – 16:30 This is a great opportunity to get to know other researchers across BU. It’s a friendly, supportive environment for raising all sorts of questions, and hearing about other’s research-related experiences, and… Read more »
HE policy update for the w/e 17th September 2021
Mid-week parliamentary excitement as Boris reshuffles his ministers. Williamson is out… The UPP Foundation have a new report challenging the Government’s metrics which work against the regional levelling up agenda. The Free Speech Bill continues its march through the Commons and … Cabinet Reshuffle After months of on/off speculation about a reshuffle, we finally got… Read more »
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