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Academics

Academic researchers

We offer workshops and written resources to help academics feed their research and expertise into the policymaking process.

We believe that policy makers achieve the best results when they have access to expertise and evidence from a range of disciplines. The IfG Academy offers a range of workshops as well as written resources that equip academic researchers with the knowledge and skills they need to find and engage with policy makers. 

IfG Academy workshops are:

  • Comprehensive – covering all aspects of government and policy making  
  • Incisive – based on our in-depth and cutting-edge analysis of the latest developments in government  
  • Realistic  – focused on how policy making works in the real world and aware of the challenges faced by researchers  
  • Practical – offering opportunities to practise skills and develop action plans
  • Enjoyable – designed and delivered by learning and development specialists to be an interactive and engaging experience.

Download our policy impact workshops brochure to see the range of workshops we offer for academic organisations.

We also provide a one day virtual workshop that is open to anyone working at a UK university or similar research organisation. 

We have been providing workshops for academics since 2012, and have worked with AHRC, ESRC, the British Academy, Royal Society and numerous universities. 

If you would like more information about courses we run, please get in touch via ifgacademy@instituteforgovernment.org.uk.  

Policy impact for researchers: Public training workshops at the IfG

A virtual one-day workshop designed specifically for academic researchers and policy engagement support staff on understanding and engaging with UK government and policy making.

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