@uclpublicpolicy
Public Policy works across the institution to build engagement and strengthen links between UCL researchers and public policy professionals. Our work creates opportunities for UCL’s world class research to inform public policy.
Book your place at UCL‑Lancet Lecture 2026, 12 March, 5–8pm, with Prof Natalia Kanem, Co‑Chair of the Lancet Commission on Global Health Threats. Her talk, “Futurecasting 21st‑century global health”, explores major health threats and how to meet them. https://bit.ly/3YWu3MR
📅 Upcoming event: What Works in Policy Brokerage for London
19 March | 11:00–12:30 | Online
Learn how partnerships across London can better influence policy and improve lives, with practical examples of brokerage models that work.
🔗 Book your place: https://bit.ly/46rcwAL
Calling PhD students in social or natural sciences! Applications open for 13‑wk Nuffield Foundation POST Fellowship! Includes funding of up to £8,000
Deadline: 23 March 2026, 23:55
💷 A fantastic chance to bring your research into real‑world policymaking.
https://bit.ly/4udrxAy
📢 Call for evidence: Ofcom is gathering evidence for its first statutory report on content harmful to children under the Online Safety Act.
Visit the website to find out more on what insights they're seeking.
Deadline: 10 March 2025, 17:00
More info: https://bit.ly/4kZ4NzH
EU Migration Pact – a genuine reform or repackaged status quo?
Join us at UCL on 24 March, 6–8pm, for a student-led policy debate:
“Fortress Europe? The New EU Migration Pact Under Scrutiny.”
Registration required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fortress-e....
Join our next Up Close and Policy event on 9 March, 12pm, to explore how UCL has collaborated with Newham Council to shape their People Powered Places programme; an initiative placing residents at the centre of local decision‑making.
https://bit.ly/4qLZVzt
What does it really look like when an academic steps inside government?
Dr Keri Wong shares her experience and shares her top three takeaways for researchers looking to work at the intersection of academia and policy for the Young Academy.
👉 https://bit.ly/3OC7taA
The latest edition of our newsletter is out now!
This month we focus on what AI means for academic-policy engagement and knowledge mobilisation, plus our usual round up of news, events and upcoming opportunities.
Subscribe and stay in touch: https://bit.ly/4qG834j
Join us at our next Up Close and Policy event on 9 March 2026 exploring how UCL's Co-design Lab's creative methods are helping Newham residents imagine the future of their borough.
Find out more about the event and book your places on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/4qLZVzt
Join our colleagues at @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social for their next Up Close and Policy event on 9 March, exploring how community‑powered approaches can help create fairer, more vibrant and more resilient places.
Find out more ⤵️
📣 @ucl.ac.uk academics: Want a practical intro to how the UN works, and how researchers can engage with UN policy processes?
Free masterclass: Understanding the UN through the SDGs (focus on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities)
2 Mar 2026 | 13.00–16.00 | Darwin Building (B15), UCL
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The latest edition of our newsletter is out now!
This month we focus on what AI means for academic-policy engagement and knowledge mobilisation, plus our usual round up of news, events and upcoming opportunities.
Subscribe and stay in touch: https://bit.ly/4qG834j
Join us at our next Up Close and Policy event on 9 March 2026 exploring how UCL's Co-design Lab's creative methods are helping Newham residents imagine the future of their borough.
Find out more about the event and book your places on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/4qLZVzt
Book your place at our next Up Close and Policy event: Bringing Creativity into Policy Engagement
Join us to hear about our funded project: “Mosaics for Policy Development”
🗓 Wednesday, 25 February 2026
⏰ 1pm–2pm (online)
👉 Find out more https://bit.ly/3ZjX5pX
Join us at our next Up Close and Policy event on 9 March 2026 exploring how UCL's Co-design Lab's creative methods are helping Newham residents imagine the future of their borough.
Find out more about the event and book your places on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/4qLZVzt
Book your place at our next Up Close and Policy event: Bringing Creativity into Policy Engagement
Join us to hear about our funded project: “Mosaics for Policy Development”
🗓 Wednesday, 25 February 2026
⏰ 1pm–2pm (online)
👉 Find out more https://bit.ly/3ZjX5pX
📣 UPEN Conference 2026 – Call for Proposals open for UCL colleagues to submit interactive, participatory session ideas that draw on real‑world experience across research, policy, funding or knowledge mobilisation.
🗓️ Deadline: 15 Feb
👉 Find out more. https://bit.ly/3NQ1q1w
Book your place at our next Up Close and Policy event: Bringing Creativity into Policy Engagement
Join us to hear about our funded project: “Mosaics for Policy Development”
🗓 Wednesday, 25 February 2026
⏰ 1pm–2pm (online)
👉 Find out more https://bit.ly/3ZjX5pX
It's not too late to be a 2026 Researcher in Residence.
Apply now for the opportunity to work with the GLA 🏙️
Focus on post‑COVID health improvement in London
Deadline: 11 Feb, 12:00 GMT
Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/45RKkqi
📣 UPEN Conference 2026 – Call for Proposals open for UCL colleagues to submit interactive, participatory session ideas that draw on real‑world experience across research, policy, funding or knowledge mobilisation.
🗓️ Deadline: 15 Feb
👉 Find out more. https://bit.ly/3NQ1q1w
Book your place at our next Up Close and Policy event: Bringing Creativity into Policy Engagement
Join us to hear about our funded project: “Mosaics for Policy Development”
🗓 Wednesday, 25 February 2026
⏰ 1pm–2pm (online)
👉 Find out more https://bit.ly/3ZjX5pX
It's not too late to be a 2026 Researcher in Residence.
Apply now for the opportunity to work with the GLA 🏙️
Focus on post‑COVID health improvement in London
Deadline: 11 Feb, 12:00 GMT
Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/45RKkqi
🚀 New opportunity for mid‑career scientists & engineers!
The Government Office for Science has opened applications for a 12‑month, part‑time Leadership Development Scheme starting Spring 2026.
⏳ Deadline: 9 Feb
🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/4a0BJD9
📣 UPEN Conference 2026 – Call for Proposals open for UCL colleagues to submit interactive, participatory session ideas that draw on real‑world experience across research, policy, funding or knowledge mobilisation.
🗓️ Deadline: 15 Feb
👉 Find out more. https://bit.ly/3NQ1q1w
UPEN are hiring! 🎉 Communications & Events Manager
Looking for someone creative, digitally savvy + proactive to:
• Shape and coordinate their comms
• Curate + edit newsletter content
• Lead on events & much more
• Bring fresh ideas
Apply by 8 Feb ➡️ https://bit.ly/45wuDVu
London’s environment in focus 🌍
The London Assembly seeks input on city priorities and progress. Geographers: how should urban policy tackle climate, green spaces, and inequality? Share your insights via: bit.ly/49tK1Ev
#UrbanGeography #ClimatePolicy #Cities
📢 London Assembly Environment Committee has launched an investigation into London’s Environmental Priorities and Progress, and want to hear from you.
🗓️ Roundtable: 3 Feb 2026, City Hall
👉 Submit evidence: https://bit.ly/49tK1Ev
We’re proud to sponsor the 2026 UPEN Conference, 29–30 June in London!
“In Evidence We Trust” — a must-attend for anyone connecting research and policy.
Save the date and stay tuned for tickets in Feb: https://bit.ly/3KeT0j6
Book your place at our next Up Close and Policy event: Bringing Creativity into Policy Engagement
Join us to hear about our funded project: “Mosaics for Policy Development”
🗓 Wednesday, 25 February 2026
⏰ 1pm–2pm (online)
👉 Find out more https://bit.ly/3ZjX5pX
It's not too late to be a 2026 Researcher in Residence.
Apply now for the opportunity to work with the GLA 🏙️
Focus on post‑COVID health improvement in London
Deadline: 11 Feb, 12:00 GMT
Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/45RKkqi