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UCL Public Policy
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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 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
Up Close and Policy: Bringing Creativity into Policy Engagement
Join us to hear about UCL Public Policy funded project: “Mosaics for Policy Development”
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 10:37 AM
📣 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
Call for session proposals – UPEN
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February 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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
Up Close and Policy: Bringing Creativity into Policy Engagement
Join us to hear about UCL Public Policy funded project: “Mosaics for Policy Development”
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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
February 10, 2026 at 10:37 AM
📣 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
Call for session proposals – UPEN
bit.ly
February 9, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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
Up Close and Policy: Bringing Creativity into Policy Engagement
Join us to hear about UCL Public Policy funded project: “Mosaics for Policy Development”
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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
February 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
🚀 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
February 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
📣 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
Call for session proposals – UPEN
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February 4, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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
February 3, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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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
February 2, 2026 at 11:48 AM
📢 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
Environment Committee
We review the Mayor’s strategies on air quality, water, waste, climate change and energy.
www.london.gov.uk
February 2, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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
January 30, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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
Up Close and Policy: Bringing Creativity into Policy Engagement
Join us to hear about UCL Public Policy funded project: “Mosaics for Policy Development”
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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
January 29, 2026 at 10:37 AM
🚀 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
January 28, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Reposted by UCL Public Policy
Congratulations to our Senior Research Fellow @viviantonop.bsky.social for her UCL Public Policy Fellowship 👏 Vivi will be based in the London Borough of Newham’s transformation team, exploring how predictive AI can be used in their services to support the national shift from analogue to digital.
January 27, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Very exciting to be working on this with @islington-council.bsky.social and @ucl.ac.uk @ioe.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Reposted by UCL Public Policy
UCL has risen two places to be named third best university in Europe according to the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. 🥉 This achievement reflects our extensive European partnerships across research, education, and innovation.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3LHcuxz
January 28, 2026 at 10:18 AM
📣 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
Call for session proposals – UPEN
bit.ly
January 28, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Check out our January newsletter as we look ahead to upcoming activities in 2026, such as new policy fellows and UPEN conference in June. https://bit.ly/3LQrYiM

Make sure you sign up to receive our next issue:
https://bit.ly/4hH1KKQ
January 27, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Reposted by UCL Public Policy
“By bringing cross‑disciplinary public health research insights directly into policy and practice, alongside our colleagues in OHID and City Hall, we will work hard to make a positive change in health outcomes in the capital"

- Prof Graham Hart, Director, UCL Health of the Public.
January 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Announcing our Ten 2026 UCL Policy Fellows, who’ll be placed from Feb–July with OHID, City Hall and the boroughs of Camden, Islington and Newham.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3NEEaDO

Stay tuned for more updates on their journey coming soon!
We’re proud to announce the 2026 UCL Policy Fellows
Ten UCL staff will take up policy placements with OHID, City Hall and Camden, Islington and Newham. Fellows will co‑deliver projects on public health, poverty, healthy eating, VAWG, zero‑emissions tra...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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
January 26, 2026 at 2:37 PM
📢 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
Environment Committee
We review the Mayor’s strategies on air quality, water, waste, climate change and energy.
www.london.gov.uk
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 AM