Policy engagement: learning from others

Draw insights from University of Bath academics about how they have engaged with policymakers and contributed to policy impact.

Engaging with policymakers

Read about how University of Bath academics have engaged and informed policymakers with their research and contributed to policy impact.

Dr Geoff Bates and policy engagement

Geoff Bates next to a web of graphics demonstrating his research and engagement activities

Via 'TRUUD', Geoff is developing a research project alongside policymakers. Learn more about how he has engaged policymakers in this process.

Dr Poornika Ananth and policy engagement

Poornika Ananth next to a web of graphics demonstrating her research and engagement activities

Poornika is currently undertaking a secondment with the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) using her research to inform policy.

Dr Christina Demski and policy engagement

Christina Demski next to a web of graphics demonstrating her research and engagement activities

Through her research, Christina has engaged with policymakers at different levels, from Local Authorities to Select Committees and via national governments.

Professor Christos Vasilakis and policy engagement

Christos next to a web of graphics demonstrating his research and engagement activities

Christos has worked closely with healthcare policymakers across a range of areas, including in relation to Covid-19, maternity services and blood provision.

Contributing to evidence informed policy change

Find out how Bath researchers are enabling evidence informed policy change with their research.

Dr Rob Branston and policy engagement

Rob Branston next to a web of graphics demonstrating his research and engagement activities

From working with NGOs in the UK to providing information to international news outlets, Rob Branston has substantial experience engaging policymakers.

Dr Kit Yates and policy engagement

Kit Yates next to a web of graphics demonstrating his research and engagement activities.

From mathematical modelling about Covid-19, to sharing his research via media and social media, learn about Kit's experiences of engaging policymakers.

Dr Christina Demski and policy engagement

Through her research, Christina has engaged with policymakers at different levels, from Local Authorities to Select Committees and via national governments.

Dr Jo Daniels and policy engagement

Jo Daniels next to a web of graphics including: a survey, a roundtable, a presentation, Parliament, healthcare, and connections.

Whether presenting findings in Parliament, or taking a secondment within government, learn about how Jo Daniels has built policy engagement into her work.

Dr Chris Dimos and policy engagement

Chris Dimos next to a web of graphics demonstrating his research and engagement activities

Whether working with Government or regionally with Combined Authorities, Chris Dimos has significant experience engaging with policymakers.

PhD perspectives

Learn about how PhD researchers are engaging with policymakers and delivering policy impacts through their research.

Lois Player and policy engagement

Lois Player next to a web of graphics demonstrating his research and engagement activities

Throughout her PhD, Lois has been involved in numerous policy discussions about her research and also undertook a secondment with the Climate Change Committee.

Emily Rickard and policy engagement

Emily Rickard next to a web of graphics demonstrating her research and engagement activities

By submitting evidence, writing blog posts, and engaging with the media, Emily has successfully informed policy discussions and contributed to proposed reforms.