Professor Alexandra Hartman appointed Academic Co-Director (Political Science) at the UCL Policy Lab

The UCL Policy Lab is excited to announce that Professor Alexandra Hartman, Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science and Public Policy, has taken on the role of Academic Co-Director at the UCL Policy Lab.

Ahead of the announcement, Alex said:

“I’m thrilled to step into the role of Co-Director (Political Science) at the UCL Policy Lab. At a time when informed, evidence-based discussion is more essential than ever, the Lab provides an invaluable bridge between cutting-edge research and real-world policymaking. The UCL Department of Political Science stands at the forefront of global research on the issues that matter most for effective policy."

"Through the Policy Lab, we have an exceptional platform to bring those insights into public debate—strengthening connections between researchers and decision-makers and ultimately helping to shape better policies and outcomes. I’m genuinely excited to help foster these exchanges and build new opportunities for meaningful collaboration."

The Lab will work with Alex to help shape the debate on economic systems, growth, and policy across the UK. Marc Stears, Director of the UCL Policy Lab, said:

“I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Professor Alex Hartman as Academic Co-Director of the UCL Policy Lab for Political Science. Alex is an inspiration. Her academic excellence and commitment to real-world policy impact has already been hugely influential to the Lab’s work and it will only become more so in this new role.”

The UCL Policy Lab – born as a joint initiative between UCL’s Department of Economics and Political Science – is committed to supporting decision-making and public debate through innovative and collaborative research.

Read our profile of Alex Hartman for the October 2022 edition of the UCL Policy Lab magazine here.