A short update this week in a short week – but we know you’d miss it if we didn’t do an update. And it’s an interesting one, with gossip and rebellion, and some hard(ish) data too. Staff changes It was announced after we published last week that Chris Millward would not be staying on at… 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.
New select committee inquiries
The long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities | Lords COVID-19 Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Wednesday 30th June 2021 The Treatment of Contracted Staff for The MOD’s Ancillary Services | Defence Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Sunday 27th June 2021 Space Defence | Defence Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Thursday 1st July 2021 Animal… Read more »
HE policy update for the w/e 28th May 2021
Last week was busy week, so there’s a lot to report. There were more ominous rumblings about the future, but the Minister dismissed scaremongering on fees, and the muddle continues on free speech, with the government trying to draw a line between what it is desirable to protect in the name of free speech, and… Read more »
Open Access @ BU and how it works
BRIAN (Bournemouth Research Information and Networking) According to BU’s Publications Policy and Procedures, on acceptance of publication by the publisher, all BU authors should record all research outputs in BRIAN immediately, and no later than three months after this point. For journal articles and conference proceedings, to comply with the REF Open Access policy, all… Read more »
DWP In-House Research Unit – Academic Secondment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is inviting applications from mid-career to senior researchers to join its newly formed In-House Research Unit on an academic secondment for 18 months. This is a unique opportunity for academics to work in a government research service. The In-House Research Unit provides a full service model, designing and… Read more »
Diverse policy voices – 9 June
Diverse policy voices – An online event exploring professional support staff and technicians’ engagement with policy initiatives across UK higher education. 9 June 2021, 12:30-13:30, online – register here Shift Learning and the Newcastle University Policy Academy Alumni and collaborators explore the experiences of policy engagement among staff working in Higher Education and allied industries…. Read more »
Humanities research to inform UK policy
What do UK Policymakers want from the humanities and what can humanities researchers offer? Friday 4 June 12:00-13:30, on Zoom Register to attend here. A joint Universities Policy Engagement Network and The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH) seminar that brings together UK policymakers from parliament and central government to explore how UK policymakers… Read more »
Call for evidence and expertise
Does your research touch on any of the below topics? POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) has nine new POSTnotes in production. POST are welcoming contributions from experts within the below fields. Blue carbon Delivering the Local Nature Recovery Network Energy sector digitalisation Genome editing and the future of food Managing soils for carbon… Read more »
Parliament for Researchers – exploring select committee evidence
New online training session: Parliament for Researchers – exploring select committee evidence, Wednesday 9th June 2021, 14:00 – 15:00pm To build on your knowledge about the work of select committees, join this focused online training session to explore how select committees use research findings and expertise as evidence, and how you as a researcher can engage…. Read more »
Call for experts in food insecurity and children’s health
Call for experts in food insecurity and children’s health The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is looking for 2 expert speakers for a virtual briefing event for parliamentarians and parliamentary staff on ‘Food insecurity and children’s health’ (Date TBC, around end of June/ early July). The event aims to inform MPs and Peers on the… Read more »
Expert request – Energy Sector Digitalisation
Call for experts in energy sector digitalisation POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) is looking for experts to speak to about energy sector digitalisation, as they create a research briefing (POSTnote) on this topic. They would like to interview academics and experts who could contribute insights on: the use of digital technology within the energy… Read more »
Survey – researcher engagement with Parliament
The UK-wide Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN), which BU is a member of, would like to find out what you think about engaging with Parliament as an academic researcher. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve ever engaged with Parliament previously. UPEN wants to know how academics perceive Parliament, what are some of the key barriers to… Read more »
HE Policy Update for the w/e 20th May 2021
The expected flurry of activity post Queen’s Speech didn’t disappoint this week. Speculation about fees and funding, the Skills Bill, an OfS quality measure (which is not going to be used for regulation, so what is it for), as the new OfS chair sets out a new list of priorities, hot on the heels of… Read more »
HE Policy Update for the w/e 13th May 2021
Several controversial new Bills with implications for the HE sector were introduced through the Queen’s Speech – which was very political this year (you’ll see what we mean). There’s a lot to say so it’s a longer update and we’ve focussed mainly on the parliamentary shenanigans this week. Regular BU readers will know that we… Read more »
Specialist roles – policy impact opportunities
The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee is recruiting for 2 Committee Specialists to support their work. The Committee is currently working on issues relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, Net Zero, space and satellites and the role of research, innovation and technology in the recovery from Covid-19. Committee specialists advise on, arrange and lead… Read more »
HE Policy Update for the w/e 7th May 2021
We’re a little bit late this week, but we hope you enjoy the latest update. If anything exciting crops up in the Queen’s Speech on Tuesday we will let you know. In the meantime we are all looking forward to the next set of Covid announcements – with hugging! Queen’s Speech speculation: Free Speech You’ll… Read more »
New select committee inquiries
Responding to a select committee is an easy way to get your feet on the pathway to policy influence and impact. Below are the most recently opened inquiries. There will be other inquiries accepting evidence too – all inquiries currently accepting evidence are here . COVID 19: PPE Suppliers | Public Accounts Committee | Deadline for evidence submission: Monday 17… Read more »
HE Policy Update w/e 30 April 2021
Parliament has prorogued at close of business on Thursday, returning for the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday 11 May. Despite this it is likely the news will continue apace particularly with the post qualification admissions consultation responses coming in thick and fast. This week’s policy update has NEON’s admissions response. HEPI have a paper… Read more »
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