Public Policy Masterclass

Have you ever wondered how your research might be relevant to policy making or how to get your research seen by relevant government decision makers? Or how evidence is used in policymaking? Understanding this is key to achieving policy impact as a researcher, or in any job seeking to influence policy.

This half-day training session gets you up to speed on the basics of government and policymaking, and how you can get involved, including exploring where there may be connections between your research and policy making that are not immediately obvious. The training is delivered by a team of civil servants who give pragmatic, practical advice and real-life examples from their policy work.

Who is this suitable for: Researchers who are new to working with government or policy impact, especially those who are keen to engage with policy, but are not yet sure of the potential relevance of their research to policy. Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis to Brunel staff only.

What does it cover:

• An introduction to the basics of government and parliament
• Exploring potential connections between your research and policy making
• How policy is made, and how researchers can get involved
• How to build your networks to influence policy
•  How to communicate effectively with policymakers

The Masterclass will take place on Monday 20^th May in Bann 109 from 10.00 to 13.00.
Lunch will be served at the end, from 12.30pm.

To register for a place on this course, please complete this registration form.

Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.