Wednesday 11 December 2024
10:00-13:00, Microsoft Teams – BOOK
In this workshop run by Imperial’s Policy Forum and open to both doctoral students and staff, participants are provided with insights into the UK policymaking process and the benefits to researchers of engaging with this.
You will be introduced to different ways to engage with Parliament and the UK government and become equipped with the tools and confidence to carry out your own policy engagement. This course will show you that you can collaborate and work with policymakers whether you are a doctoral student or a professor, and it is never too soon to start your policy journey!
The first part of this session provides an overview of the policymaking process and identifies who is involved, what they are looking for when engaging with academia, and the benefits of policy engagement for both the policymaker and academics. You will also discover how to identify people in parliament and government who may be interested in your own research.
The second part provides a ‘hands-on’ tutorial of how to inform policy, exploring practical ways to engage with a broad range of policymakers, including government departments and parliamentarians. You will learn about the different avenues to engage with policy, and the most impactful way to approach them. The session will contain a practical workshop on the way in which to write an introductory policy briefing based on your own area of research; focusing on style, language and structure and how it differs from writing for an academic or public audience.