In this 2-part online workshop series, 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!

Part 1 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.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this session, you will be able to:

• Define policy and recognise the role that research, and evidence can play in influencing it.
• Outline the policymaking process and key decision-makers involved in this.
• Identify key audiences for engagement within government, civil service, parliament and external organisations.
• Discuss the importance of engaging academic research with policy and the benefits of this to different stakeholders.

How to Book

This session is run by Imperial’s Policy Forum and is open to both Imperial staff and doctoral students, so the sign up is slightly different to some other Graduate School courses.  

To book a place on this course, please use the booking link provided in the Date section above.