Policy Commission on area studies at UCL to host two workshops

UCL Public Policy is funding a Policy Commission to help improve the policy engagement capacity of those with country and regional expertise at UCL. The Commission is running an internal consultation process that will allow UCL staff to help shape the future of support for this type of engagement. Information is available on the Commission’s webpage.

As part of the consultation process, two workshops are being heldon 31 May 2023 and 8 June 2023 to gather views from colleagues across UCL who are engaged in, or have an interest in, area expert-led policy engagement. The workshops aim to generate ideas that represent diverse perspectives from across the institution regarding how policy engagement by area experts might be more effectively coordinated and supported in the future. 

Workshops will provide participants with an opportunity to:

• Meet other colleagues with area expertise and interests
• Share views on current approaches to policy engagement by area experts at UCL, including perceived challenges and opportunities
• Suggest how UCL could help strengthen the capacity of colleagues to inform policymakers nationally, regionally, globally
• Network with colleagues from across UCL over lunch

Register your interest

You can also take part by completing a short survey or get in touch by email: areaexpertspolicycommission@ucl.ac.uk.  

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