Via this page, you will find regular updates of policy engagement opportunities, including policy secondments and pairings, events and training and details of government consultations and calls for evidence.
To search a database of all open opportunities related to your current area of research, log on to Overton using your University of Bath single sign-on.
To discuss any aspects of this, or for further support, please contact the IPR.
Upcoming events and training
Masterclass – Engaging local government
This Derby Impact Collaboration and Engagement (DICE) Network Masterclass will focus on how to engage local government with research that challenges current policy and practice. Taking place on Thursday 11 July (09:30-14:30), the event will begin with a keynote speech from Professor Brian Lamb OBE, followed by inputs from leading academics in the Public Services Theme at the University of Derby and an interactive workshop addressing how current policy and practice has and can be challenged.
Training opportunity – Policy engagement for linguists
Are you an early career researcher in the field of modern languages, and interested in engaging with the policy world? Two free webinars are taking place on Thursday 11th July 2024 (15:00-16:00) and Thursday 18th July 2024 (15:00-16:30, as part of an OPEN Leaders project run by Dr Charlotte Ryland at the University of Oxford, and supported by Oxford Policy Engagement Network. The training will cover why and how early career researchers should engage with policymakers.
Policy networking – Criminal and civil justice
Are you a researcher, policymaker or professional working in the field of criminal and civil justice on a local, regional, national or international level? A free online networking session on Wednesday 18 September (14:00-15:00) offers you the opportunity to expand your network and build new relationships.
Evidence requests
POST Note contributions
POSTnotes are short evidence briefings produced by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). POST welcomes researchers with relevant expertise to get in touch in relation to upcoming POSTnotes. If you would like to find out which research projects you can contribute to, and how to contribute, please follow the guidance on the Parliament website.
Consultations and calls for evidence
The UK Government website has a live list of open consultations and calls for evidence. While this IPR webpage will highlight notable opportunities, many others may be available on the UK Government site.
Select Committee inquiries
The UK Government website has a live list of open Select Committee enquiries. You can filter by keywords and date.
AI Select Committee Areas of Interest
The Business and Trade Committee (BTC), together with the International Affairs and National Security Hub, have published an Area of Research Interest (ARI) on international regulatory landscape for Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.