Academic researchers
We offer workshops and written resources to help academics feed their research and expertise into the policymaking process.
Written resources
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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IfG events about evidence in policy making
In conversation with Sir Patrick Vallance, Government Chief Scientific Adviser
Sir Patrick looked back at this time as Government Chief Scientific Adviser and ahead to some of the science-related challenges facing government.
'What works' in government: 10 years of using evidence to make better policy and what comes next
David Halpern reflected on the successes, failures and future prospects for doing ‘what works’ and how it should inform government practice.
Arts and humanities research in the Covid-19 pandemic: how priorities have shifted to help make a difference
This event brought together a panel of researchers from across the arts and humanities to discuss the ways in which Covid-19 has changed their work.
Advice to government in the coronavirus crisis: how to balance scientific and economic evidence
How should science advice be combined with other kinds of evidence and presented to ministers?
Contacts

Katie Thorpe
Head of Learning and Development

Sophie Daud
Associate Director

Alice Lilly
Senior Researcher