Engaging with EU policymakers post-Brexit (face-to-face workshop)

This workshop will provide an introduction to the EU policymaking process and the role of science advice in the European Union; offer insights on how to engage EU policymakers effectively, including in a post-Brexit context; and enable exchange with UCL academic colleagues with established networks and experience in this space. 

The workshop will also signpost to existing sources of support within UCL, and establish priorities for future training sessions. [N.B. Please note that this workshop will not cover EU funding]

Who should come?

This workshop is primarily targeted at early to mid-career researchers, with an interest in better understanding the EU policy landscape, developing networks in Brussels, and creating opportunities for their research to inform EU policy. It is also open to professional services staff in knowledge brokerage/knowledge mobilisation roles.

There are 30 places available.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants should have:

- An understanding of the EU policy-making process and current EU political priorities

- An understanding of the formal structures for science advice in the EU, including the role of the Scientific Advice Mechanism, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Parliament Research Services (EPRS)

- Actionable insights on how to monitor EU policy developments, identify key stakeholders, and engage members of the policy community effectively 

- An overview of sources of support at UCL, and the opportunity to network with other staff with an interest in informing EU policymaking/with established networks and experience in this space 

Programme

09:30-10:00: Arrival and networking [Refreshments served]

10:00-10:15: Welcome & group introductions 

10:15-10:35: An introduction to EU policy-making, current political landscape, the role of research

10:35-11:15: An introduction to science advice in the EU 

11:15-11:30: Q&A 

11:30-12:15: Case studies & experience-sharing (UCL academics with experience engaging with the EU) – 5 min introduction, Open Q&A, Top tips

12:15-12:30: Sources of support at UCL 

- Lucy Shackleton, UCL European Institute

- Elinor Kruse, Global Engagement 

*Location to be confirmed*