Blog| 17/08/2022
Dr Will McDowall looks at different scientific advisory systems in a comparative perspective to highlight how different governments draw on expertise and evidence.
Blog| 25/07/2022
Professor Alis Oancea introduces the idea of research-impact nexuses to capture the ‘hard-to-assess domains’ of research impact.
Blog| 25/07/2022
Professor Diane Stone looks at the various forms of engagement of HEIs in transnational governance and the challenge of demonstrating impact.
Blog| 15/06/2022
Dr John Boswell and Dr Jess Smith consider the perspectives of leaders in the executive branch, whose priorities, and processes ‘set the tone' for the actors in policy work.
Blog| 15/06/2022
Professor Jim Gallagher FRSE outlines his thoughts on what it means for academic engagement in policy when politics and polity are in flux.
Blog| 15/06/2022
Dr Audrey MacDougall, Chief Social Researcher, reflects on why the issue of research and evidence in policy so problematic.
Blog| 15/06/2022
Jill Rutter on how, in a non-rational world, can research impact policy? When most policies are unable to follow the 'rational’ ROAMEF cycle.
Blog| 15/06/2022
Professor Dan Wincott provokes further debate on territorial policy impact. The UK governs territory through complex political institutions and systems.
Blog| 15/06/2022
Professor Sir Geoff Mulgan lays out six observations on learning about the conditions for effective use of evidence
Blog| 01/06/2022
Professor Nasar Meer explores policy impact concerning racial equality and the role that ‘epistemologies of ignorance’ may play in policy inequality.
Blog| 19/05/2022
Professor Eleonora Belfiore explores the resistance against the impact agenda within the arts and humanities academic community
Blog| 19/05/2022
The Universities Policy Engagement Network looks at the challenge of bringing about positive change for equity, diversity and inclusion in academic-policy engagement.