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@smartthinking.bsky.social
· Jun 23
🏆The inaugural Smart Thinking awards for think tanks has launched!
☑️Open to all UK based think tanks
☑️Free to enter
☑️8 award categories up for grabs!
📅Applications close 5pm 26th August
Find out more: bit.ly/44jd89J
#SmartThinkingAwards
☑️Open to all UK based think tanks
☑️Free to enter
☑️8 award categories up for grabs!
📅Applications close 5pm 26th August
Find out more: bit.ly/44jd89J
#SmartThinkingAwards
2 days to go to the #SmartThinkingAwards and a quick sneak peek at the trophies the winning think tanks will be taking home with them!
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
2 days to go to the #SmartThinkingAwards and a quick sneak peek at the trophies the winning think tanks will be taking home with them!
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Our Gambling Harms Action Lab is a finalist for @smartthinking.bsky.social’s inaugural Innovation Award! 🎉
The Action Lab is a three year programme which brings firms together to collaborate on building tools and processes to better support customers experiencing and at risk of gambling harms.
The Action Lab is a three year programme which brings firms together to collaborate on building tools and processes to better support customers experiencing and at risk of gambling harms.
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Our Gambling Harms Action Lab is a finalist for @smartthinking.bsky.social’s inaugural Innovation Award! 🎉
The Action Lab is a three year programme which brings firms together to collaborate on building tools and processes to better support customers experiencing and at risk of gambling harms.
The Action Lab is a three year programme which brings firms together to collaborate on building tools and processes to better support customers experiencing and at risk of gambling harms.
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We are delighted to have been nominated for this award for our work putting together the most detailed local-level housebuilding dataset in England,spanning 1946 - 2023🥳
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
🎉Congratulations to all our finalists for the inaugural Innovation Award!
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We are delighted to have been nominated for this award for our work putting together the most detailed local-level housebuilding dataset in England,spanning 1946 - 2023🥳
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
🎉Congratulations to all our finalists for the inaugural Innovation Award!
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🎉Congratulations to all our finalists for the inaugural Innovation Award!
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@britainleads.bsky.social
@demos-uk.bsky.social
@moneyandmentalhealth.org
@nestauk.bsky.social
@resfoundation.bsky.social
@smfthinktank.bsky.social
#SmartThinkingAwards
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🎉 We're delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist for @smartthinking.bsky.social's inaugural Think Tank of the Year awards!
Very grateful to have been recognised alongside so many other brilliant organisations ➡️ smartthinking.org.uk/awards-short...
Very grateful to have been recognised alongside so many other brilliant organisations ➡️ smartthinking.org.uk/awards-short...
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🎉 We're delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist for @smartthinking.bsky.social's inaugural Think Tank of the Year awards!
Very grateful to have been recognised alongside so many other brilliant organisations ➡️ smartthinking.org.uk/awards-short...
Very grateful to have been recognised alongside so many other brilliant organisations ➡️ smartthinking.org.uk/awards-short...
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We’re thrilled to be named a finalist for @smartthinking.bsky.social’s inaugural Think Tank of the Year Award 2025!
#SmartThinkingAwards #ThinkTankOfTheYear
#SmartThinkingAwards #ThinkTankOfTheYear
November 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We’re thrilled to be named a finalist for @smartthinking.bsky.social’s inaugural Think Tank of the Year Award 2025!
#SmartThinkingAwards #ThinkTankOfTheYear
#SmartThinkingAwards #ThinkTankOfTheYear
The #SmartThinkingAwards judging is DONE! With thanks to
David Gauke and the other amazing judges for a great session and a fantastic line up of winners!
All to be revealed on 12th November! 🏆
David Gauke and the other amazing judges for a great session and a fantastic line up of winners!
All to be revealed on 12th November! 🏆
October 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The #SmartThinkingAwards judging is DONE! With thanks to
David Gauke and the other amazing judges for a great session and a fantastic line up of winners!
All to be revealed on 12th November! 🏆
David Gauke and the other amazing judges for a great session and a fantastic line up of winners!
All to be revealed on 12th November! 🏆
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Congratulations to @francescasmith.bsky.social on your nomination for @smartthinking.bsky.social’s Researcher of the Year award! 🎉
Francesca has authored several of our recent reports on debt collection and reforming the Mental Health Act.
So pleased to see her work recognised beyond the office!
Francesca has authored several of our recent reports on debt collection and reforming the Mental Health Act.
So pleased to see her work recognised beyond the office!
October 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Congratulations to @francescasmith.bsky.social on your nomination for @smartthinking.bsky.social’s Researcher of the Year award! 🎉
Francesca has authored several of our recent reports on debt collection and reforming the Mental Health Act.
So pleased to see her work recognised beyond the office!
Francesca has authored several of our recent reports on debt collection and reforming the Mental Health Act.
So pleased to see her work recognised beyond the office!
🚨New think tank job! @green-alliance.org.uk AllianceUK are looking for a Political Adviser to help build on their relationships + networks across Westminster + lead and support the delivery of Green Alliance projects to influence environmental policy!
Apply now:
bit.ly/4n9ggMy
Apply now:
bit.ly/4n9ggMy
October 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🚨New think tank job! @green-alliance.org.uk AllianceUK are looking for a Political Adviser to help build on their relationships + networks across Westminster + lead and support the delivery of Green Alliance projects to influence environmental policy!
Apply now:
bit.ly/4n9ggMy
Apply now:
bit.ly/4n9ggMy
Delighted to announce our host for our inaugural #SmartThinkingAwards is the brilliant podcaster Jimmy McLoughlin - Jimmy has been leading the charge on what our jobs might look like in the future but on 12th November he will be hosting a fun evening of celebration for the think tanks!
October 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Delighted to announce our host for our inaugural #SmartThinkingAwards is the brilliant podcaster Jimmy McLoughlin - Jimmy has been leading the charge on what our jobs might look like in the future but on 12th November he will be hosting a fun evening of celebration for the think tanks!
Our Researcher Network lunch is buzzing with chat after we set them a 2050 future policy challenge - 4 different scenarios, 1 task to come up with a bold policy idea to mitigate it!
#stmembers
#stmembers
October 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Our Researcher Network lunch is buzzing with chat after we set them a 2050 future policy challenge - 4 different scenarios, 1 task to come up with a bold policy idea to mitigate it!
#stmembers
#stmembers
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Our wonderful Policy Manager @jesscraig.bsky.social is a nominee for @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tanker of the Year 👏
Jess has led some of our most impactful work this year—challenging conventional thinking and putting community business at the heart of policy conversations.
Take a look:
Jess has led some of our most impactful work this year—challenging conventional thinking and putting community business at the heart of policy conversations.
Take a look:
October 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Our wonderful Policy Manager @jesscraig.bsky.social is a nominee for @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tanker of the Year 👏
Jess has led some of our most impactful work this year—challenging conventional thinking and putting community business at the heart of policy conversations.
Take a look:
Jess has led some of our most impactful work this year—challenging conventional thinking and putting community business at the heart of policy conversations.
Take a look:
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We have nominated @oliver-chan.bsky.social for Researcher of the Year at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tank Awards 🌟
Oliver brings rigour, collaboration, and an evidence-led approach to everything he does. His research leadership is actively shaping stronger local economies 👏
Oliver brings rigour, collaboration, and an evidence-led approach to everything he does. His research leadership is actively shaping stronger local economies 👏
October 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
We have nominated @oliver-chan.bsky.social for Researcher of the Year at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tank Awards 🌟
Oliver brings rigour, collaboration, and an evidence-led approach to everything he does. His research leadership is actively shaping stronger local economies 👏
Oliver brings rigour, collaboration, and an evidence-led approach to everything he does. His research leadership is actively shaping stronger local economies 👏
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We have nominated @naomimason.bsky.social for the Think Tanker of the year at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tank Awards 🌟
Naomi is a powerful voice in Scottish politics and economics, and a leading advocate for Community Wealth Building 👏
Naomi is a powerful voice in Scottish politics and economics, and a leading advocate for Community Wealth Building 👏
October 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
We have nominated @naomimason.bsky.social for the Think Tanker of the year at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tank Awards 🌟
Naomi is a powerful voice in Scottish politics and economics, and a leading advocate for Community Wealth Building 👏
Naomi is a powerful voice in Scottish politics and economics, and a leading advocate for Community Wealth Building 👏
Our think tank round up is BACK after a brief pause while the think tanks were working hard at the party conferences 🪇
Sign up here for all the research recently published, the upcoming events and press mentions for the UK think tanks - out tomorrow!
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Sign up here for all the research recently published, the upcoming events and press mentions for the UK think tanks - out tomorrow!
eepurl.com/cRkrK5
October 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Our think tank round up is BACK after a brief pause while the think tanks were working hard at the party conferences 🪇
Sign up here for all the research recently published, the upcoming events and press mentions for the UK think tanks - out tomorrow!
eepurl.com/cRkrK5
Sign up here for all the research recently published, the upcoming events and press mentions for the UK think tanks - out tomorrow!
eepurl.com/cRkrK5
Want to know what it's like being an Events & Engagement Manager in a think tank? In our latest blog Liberty Morrow from think tank @csjthinktank.bsky.social answers our questions on how she found her role, what it involves and what is great about it!
Read it here: bit.ly/4oeQ8Rk
Read it here: bit.ly/4oeQ8Rk
October 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Want to know what it's like being an Events & Engagement Manager in a think tank? In our latest blog Liberty Morrow from think tank @csjthinktank.bsky.social answers our questions on how she found her role, what it involves and what is great about it!
Read it here: bit.ly/4oeQ8Rk
Read it here: bit.ly/4oeQ8Rk
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🎉🎉🎉 Very proud that @parth0.bsky.social and @lucyhbmort.bsky.social have been nominated for @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tanker of the Year and Researcher of the Year!
October 10, 2025 at 7:48 AM
🎉🎉🎉 Very proud that @parth0.bsky.social and @lucyhbmort.bsky.social have been nominated for @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tanker of the Year and Researcher of the Year!
⏰LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Applications for @csjthinktank.bsky.social Events Executive role close on Friday. If you are looking for a great start in your events or think tank career then click the link and start your application!
bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
October 8, 2025 at 8:34 AM
⏰LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Applications for @csjthinktank.bsky.social Events Executive role close on Friday. If you are looking for a great start in your events or think tank career then click the link and start your application!
bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
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We’re delighted to announce our nominees for this year’s Smart Thinking Awards!
Congratulations to Nadine Cameron and @karol122.bsky.social. Looking forward to the awards ceremony in November @smartthinking.bsky.social.
#ThinkTankAwards #Wellbeing
Congratulations to Nadine Cameron and @karol122.bsky.social. Looking forward to the awards ceremony in November @smartthinking.bsky.social.
#ThinkTankAwards #Wellbeing
October 7, 2025 at 11:35 AM
We’re delighted to announce our nominees for this year’s Smart Thinking Awards!
Congratulations to Nadine Cameron and @karol122.bsky.social. Looking forward to the awards ceremony in November @smartthinking.bsky.social.
#ThinkTankAwards #Wellbeing
Congratulations to Nadine Cameron and @karol122.bsky.social. Looking forward to the awards ceremony in November @smartthinking.bsky.social.
#ThinkTankAwards #Wellbeing
Want to find out which think tanks are at Conservative Party Conference this weekend? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in one handy guide?
Sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
#thinktanks #CPC25
Sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
#thinktanks #CPC25
October 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Want to find out which think tanks are at Conservative Party Conference this weekend? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in one handy guide?
Sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
#thinktanks #CPC25
Sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5
#thinktanks #CPC25
CLOSING SOON! Applications for @hepi-news.bsky.social DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS role close shortly. If you have an interest in higher education policy and want to join a small team making a big difference plus have experience of fundraising/development 👉apply now: bit.ly/4pBfNW9
October 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
CLOSING SOON! Applications for @hepi-news.bsky.social DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS role close shortly. If you have an interest in higher education policy and want to join a small team making a big difference plus have experience of fundraising/development 👉apply now: bit.ly/4pBfNW9
🚨 @ifow.org are looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Lead to build their policy development, advocacy + external engagement strategy.
Do you have:
- Strong understanding of policy + parliamentary process?
- Excellent research + written skills?
- Can form connections?
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4pQWKad
Do you have:
- Strong understanding of policy + parliamentary process?
- Excellent research + written skills?
- Can form connections?
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4pQWKad
October 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🚨 @ifow.org are looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Lead to build their policy development, advocacy + external engagement strategy.
Do you have:
- Strong understanding of policy + parliamentary process?
- Excellent research + written skills?
- Can form connections?
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4pQWKad
Do you have:
- Strong understanding of policy + parliamentary process?
- Excellent research + written skills?
- Can form connections?
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4pQWKad
Big congratulations also go to @suttontrust.bsky.social for the most read report of September with 'Elitist Britain' and an exploration of the educational backgrounds of leading figures across many sectors.
Read it here: bit.ly/489Smgn
Read it here: bit.ly/489Smgn
Elitist Britain 2025 - Smart Thinking
This report from UK think tank the Sutton Trust explores the educational backgrounds of leading figures across many sectors.
bit.ly
October 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Big congratulations also go to @suttontrust.bsky.social for the most read report of September with 'Elitist Britain' and an exploration of the educational backgrounds of leading figures across many sectors.
Read it here: bit.ly/489Smgn
Read it here: bit.ly/489Smgn
What was the most read in September? Congrats to @suttontrust.bsky.social HJS @thefabians.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @re-state.bsky.social @niesrorg.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social who all had reports feature in this month's top 10! 🎉
October 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
What was the most read in September? Congrats to @suttontrust.bsky.social HJS @thefabians.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @re-state.bsky.social @niesrorg.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social who all had reports feature in this month's top 10! 🎉
Calling all events people! @csjthinktank.bsky.social are looking for an EVENTS EXECUTIVE to join them + help deliver their busy and high impact events programme!
Do you have a meticulous attention to detail? Good at building relationships across s/holders? Apply now: bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
Do you have a meticulous attention to detail? Good at building relationships across s/holders? Apply now: bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
October 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Calling all events people! @csjthinktank.bsky.social are looking for an EVENTS EXECUTIVE to join them + help deliver their busy and high impact events programme!
Do you have a meticulous attention to detail? Good at building relationships across s/holders? Apply now: bit.ly/48Gp5Ke
Do you have a meticulous attention to detail? Good at building relationships across s/holders? Apply now: bit.ly/48Gp5Ke