UCL Public Policy
@uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social
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.
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
“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
December 2, 2025 at 10:27 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
“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
London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships – Deadline Extended to 27 Nov, 17:00
Applications open again for UCL researchers to join policy fellowships in Newham, Camden & Islington Councils. Flexible part/full-time secondments (4–6 months) Jan–July 2026. https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
Applications open again for UCL researchers to join policy fellowships in Newham, Camden & Islington Councils. Flexible part/full-time secondments (4–6 months) Jan–July 2026. https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
November 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM
London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships – Deadline Extended to 27 Nov, 17:00
Applications open again for UCL researchers to join policy fellowships in Newham, Camden & Islington Councils. Flexible part/full-time secondments (4–6 months) Jan–July 2026. https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
Applications open again for UCL researchers to join policy fellowships in Newham, Camden & Islington Councils. Flexible part/full-time secondments (4–6 months) Jan–July 2026. https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships – Deadline Extended to 27 Nov, 17:00
Applications open again for UCL researchers to join policy fellowships in Newham, Camden & Islington Councils. Flexible part/full-time secondments (4–6 months) Jan–July 2026. https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
Applications open again for UCL researchers to join policy fellowships in Newham, Camden & Islington Councils. Flexible part/full-time secondments (4–6 months) Jan–July 2026. https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
November 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships – Deadline Extended to 27 Nov, 17:00
Applications open again for UCL researchers to join policy fellowships in Newham, Camden & Islington Councils. Flexible part/full-time secondments (4–6 months) Jan–July 2026. https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
Applications open again for UCL researchers to join policy fellowships in Newham, Camden & Islington Councils. Flexible part/full-time secondments (4–6 months) Jan–July 2026. https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
🗓️ UCL researchers: Apply by 17 Nov for a 4–6 month Policy Fellowship with OHIDL & GLA
Projects: mental health, overcrowding, health equity & planning.
Bring your expertise to the heart of London’s public health strategy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3JMCxT2
#PolicyFellowship #OHID #GLA
Projects: mental health, overcrowding, health equity & planning.
Bring your expertise to the heart of London’s public health strategy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3JMCxT2
#PolicyFellowship #OHID #GLA
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🗓️ UCL researchers: Apply by 17 Nov for a 4–6 month Policy Fellowship with OHIDL & GLA
Projects: mental health, overcrowding, health equity & planning.
Bring your expertise to the heart of London’s public health strategy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3JMCxT2
#PolicyFellowship #OHID #GLA
Projects: mental health, overcrowding, health equity & planning.
Bring your expertise to the heart of London’s public health strategy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3JMCxT2
#PolicyFellowship #OHID #GLA
🚨 Researchers: want to shape local policy?
Apply now for UCL’s London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships with Newham, Camden & Islington councils. Great for building networks + making research count.
Deadline: 17 Nov
Apply👉 https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
Apply now for UCL’s London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships with Newham, Camden & Islington councils. Great for building networks + making research count.
Deadline: 17 Nov
Apply👉 https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🚨 Researchers: want to shape local policy?
Apply now for UCL’s London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships with Newham, Camden & Islington councils. Great for building networks + making research count.
Deadline: 17 Nov
Apply👉 https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
Apply now for UCL’s London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships with Newham, Camden & Islington councils. Great for building networks + making research count.
Deadline: 17 Nov
Apply👉 https://bit.ly/4oD1Wxp
We’re proud to sponsor the GSS Conference – Ahead of the Curve – on 4 Nov.
UCL’s Allison Littlejohn will close the event with a keynote on how data affects people’s work and relationships.
“Making use of data is more than just technical work—it involves an important social dimension.”
UCL’s Allison Littlejohn will close the event with a keynote on how data affects people’s work and relationships.
“Making use of data is more than just technical work—it involves an important social dimension.”
October 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We’re proud to sponsor the GSS Conference – Ahead of the Curve – on 4 Nov.
UCL’s Allison Littlejohn will close the event with a keynote on how data affects people’s work and relationships.
“Making use of data is more than just technical work—it involves an important social dimension.”
UCL’s Allison Littlejohn will close the event with a keynote on how data affects people’s work and relationships.
“Making use of data is more than just technical work—it involves an important social dimension.”
Last week we were pleased to welcome The Rt Hon Dame Theresa Villiers DBE for a fireside chat with Professor Graeme Reid. Theresa shared candid reflections on life in government, the role of resilience, and balancing scientific advice with other interests.
October 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Last week we were pleased to welcome The Rt Hon Dame Theresa Villiers DBE for a fireside chat with Professor Graeme Reid. Theresa shared candid reflections on life in government, the role of resilience, and balancing scientific advice with other interests.
🗓️ UCL researchers: Apply by 17 Nov for a 4–6 month Policy Fellowship with OHIDL & GLA
Projects: mental health, overcrowding, health equity & planning.
Bring your expertise to the heart of London’s public health strategy.
🔗 ucl.ac.uk/public-polic...
#PolicyFellowship #OHID #GLA
Projects: mental health, overcrowding, health equity & planning.
Bring your expertise to the heart of London’s public health strategy.
🔗 ucl.ac.uk/public-polic...
#PolicyFellowship #OHID #GLA
October 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🗓️ UCL researchers: Apply by 17 Nov for a 4–6 month Policy Fellowship with OHIDL & GLA
Projects: mental health, overcrowding, health equity & planning.
Bring your expertise to the heart of London’s public health strategy.
🔗 ucl.ac.uk/public-polic...
#PolicyFellowship #OHID #GLA
Projects: mental health, overcrowding, health equity & planning.
Bring your expertise to the heart of London’s public health strategy.
🔗 ucl.ac.uk/public-polic...
#PolicyFellowship #OHID #GLA
🚨 Researchers: want to shape local policy?
Apply now for UCL’s London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships with Newham, Camden & Islington councils.
Deadline: 17 Nov
Info session: 6 Nov
Find out more & apply👉 lnkd.in/eyDNrndt
📧 alice.tofts@ucl.ac.uk
Apply now for UCL’s London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships with Newham, Camden & Islington councils.
Deadline: 17 Nov
Info session: 6 Nov
Find out more & apply👉 lnkd.in/eyDNrndt
📧 alice.tofts@ucl.ac.uk
October 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
🚨 Researchers: want to shape local policy?
Apply now for UCL’s London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships with Newham, Camden & Islington councils.
Deadline: 17 Nov
Info session: 6 Nov
Find out more & apply👉 lnkd.in/eyDNrndt
📧 alice.tofts@ucl.ac.uk
Apply now for UCL’s London Local Authorities Policy Fellowships with Newham, Camden & Islington councils.
Deadline: 17 Nov
Info session: 6 Nov
Find out more & apply👉 lnkd.in/eyDNrndt
📧 alice.tofts@ucl.ac.uk
🎙️ New Podcast ep: Intersectionality at UCL
Dr Sinéad M. joins Ethne James-Souch, Professor Sara Mole & Noël Caliste to explore lived experience, equity & institutional change at UCL.
Highlights: Safer Space Conversations, Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter & more.
🔊 Listen: bit.ly/4q6qhwX
Dr Sinéad M. joins Ethne James-Souch, Professor Sara Mole & Noël Caliste to explore lived experience, equity & institutional change at UCL.
Highlights: Safer Space Conversations, Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter & more.
🔊 Listen: bit.ly/4q6qhwX
October 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🎙️ New Podcast ep: Intersectionality at UCL
Dr Sinéad M. joins Ethne James-Souch, Professor Sara Mole & Noël Caliste to explore lived experience, equity & institutional change at UCL.
Highlights: Safer Space Conversations, Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter & more.
🔊 Listen: bit.ly/4q6qhwX
Dr Sinéad M. joins Ethne James-Souch, Professor Sara Mole & Noël Caliste to explore lived experience, equity & institutional change at UCL.
Highlights: Safer Space Conversations, Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter & more.
🔊 Listen: bit.ly/4q6qhwX
📢 Book your place: Reflecting on Resettlement: Insights from Research in the UK
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
September 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
📢 Book your place: Reflecting on Resettlement: Insights from Research in the UK
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
Opportunity alert! 📣 we are excited to announce an opening in the OPSS Research Fellowship Scheme for a researcher skilled in #RStudio, #Excel and #EconomicModelling to drive research-informed policy and practice. Find out more & apply https://opss-careers.co.uk/opss-research-fellowship-scheme/
September 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Opportunity alert! 📣 we are excited to announce an opening in the OPSS Research Fellowship Scheme for a researcher skilled in #RStudio, #Excel and #EconomicModelling to drive research-informed policy and practice. Find out more & apply https://opss-careers.co.uk/opss-research-fellowship-scheme/
🎉 Congrats to @dmu.ac.uk Policy Unit on its launch!
Daisy Forster joined the event in Leicester, celebrating the team’s achievements led by Ahmad Al-hiari.
Great insights from researchers, policy pros & local leaders.
Excited to see what’s next!
Daisy Forster joined the event in Leicester, celebrating the team’s achievements led by Ahmad Al-hiari.
Great insights from researchers, policy pros & local leaders.
Excited to see what’s next!
September 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🎉 Congrats to @dmu.ac.uk Policy Unit on its launch!
Daisy Forster joined the event in Leicester, celebrating the team’s achievements led by Ahmad Al-hiari.
Great insights from researchers, policy pros & local leaders.
Excited to see what’s next!
Daisy Forster joined the event in Leicester, celebrating the team’s achievements led by Ahmad Al-hiari.
Great insights from researchers, policy pros & local leaders.
Excited to see what’s next!
🚨 Applications now open for Defra’s 2026 R&D Fellowship Programme!
Join Defra to tackle major policy challenges using science & analysis.
🗓 Deadline: 16 Sep
🔗 Apply: https://defrajobs.co.uk/vacancies/research-and-development-fellowships-2026-27/
Join Defra to tackle major policy challenges using science & analysis.
🗓 Deadline: 16 Sep
🔗 Apply: https://defrajobs.co.uk/vacancies/research-and-development-fellowships-2026-27/
September 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🚨 Applications now open for Defra’s 2026 R&D Fellowship Programme!
Join Defra to tackle major policy challenges using science & analysis.
🗓 Deadline: 16 Sep
🔗 Apply: https://defrajobs.co.uk/vacancies/research-and-development-fellowships-2026-27/
Join Defra to tackle major policy challenges using science & analysis.
🗓 Deadline: 16 Sep
🔗 Apply: https://defrajobs.co.uk/vacancies/research-and-development-fellowships-2026-27/
📢 Book your place: Reflecting on Resettlement: Insights from Research in the UK
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
September 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
📢 Book your place: Reflecting on Resettlement: Insights from Research in the UK
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
What does ‘impact’ really mean in public policy?
Read the new blog Alice Tofts and learn how UCL and UKRI are shaping the future of policy engagement. https://policypostings.medium.com/what-does-impact-mean-in-the-context-of-ukri-policy-fellowships-3a6057531508
Read the new blog Alice Tofts and learn how UCL and UKRI are shaping the future of policy engagement. https://policypostings.medium.com/what-does-impact-mean-in-the-context-of-ukri-policy-fellowships-3a6057531508
September 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
What does ‘impact’ really mean in public policy?
Read the new blog Alice Tofts and learn how UCL and UKRI are shaping the future of policy engagement. https://policypostings.medium.com/what-does-impact-mean-in-the-context-of-ukri-policy-fellowships-3a6057531508
Read the new blog Alice Tofts and learn how UCL and UKRI are shaping the future of policy engagement. https://policypostings.medium.com/what-does-impact-mean-in-the-context-of-ukri-policy-fellowships-3a6057531508
🚨 Applications now open for Defra’s 2026 R&D Fellowship Programme!
Join Defra to tackle major policy challenges using science & analysis.
🗓 Deadline: 16 Sep
🔗 Apply: https://defrajobs.co.uk/vacancies/research-and-development-fellowships-2026-27/
Join Defra to tackle major policy challenges using science & analysis.
🗓 Deadline: 16 Sep
🔗 Apply: https://defrajobs.co.uk/vacancies/research-and-development-fellowships-2026-27/
September 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🚨 Applications now open for Defra’s 2026 R&D Fellowship Programme!
Join Defra to tackle major policy challenges using science & analysis.
🗓 Deadline: 16 Sep
🔗 Apply: https://defrajobs.co.uk/vacancies/research-and-development-fellowships-2026-27/
Join Defra to tackle major policy challenges using science & analysis.
🗓 Deadline: 16 Sep
🔗 Apply: https://defrajobs.co.uk/vacancies/research-and-development-fellowships-2026-27/
📢 Book your place: Reflecting on Resettlement: Insights from Research in the UK
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
September 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
📢 Book your place: Reflecting on Resettlement: Insights from Research in the UK
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
🗓️ 19 Sept | ⏰ 11:00–16:00 BST
📍 Nuffield Foundation, London
Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore UK resettlement schemes
🔗https://shorturl.at/90lDn
📢 We're hiring! UCL is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead comms for our research strategy — from REF to UCL Public Policy.
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
August 31, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📢 We're hiring! UCL is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead comms for our research strategy — from REF to UCL Public Policy.
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
📢 We're hiring! UCL is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead comms for our research strategy — from REF to UCL Public Policy.
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
August 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📢 We're hiring! UCL is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead comms for our research strategy — from REF to UCL Public Policy.
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
📢 We're hiring! UCL is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead comms for our research strategy — from REF to UCL Public Policy.
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
August 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📢 We're hiring! UCL is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead comms for our research strategy — from REF to UCL Public Policy.
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
📢 We're hiring! UCL is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead comms for our research strategy — from REF to UCL Public Policy.
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
August 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📢 We're hiring! UCL is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to lead comms for our research strategy — from REF to UCL Public Policy.
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
Apply by 1 Sept
🔗 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=37265&jobTitle=Senior+Communications+Manager+%28Research%29+
Looking for an opportunity to lead on science advice for a government department?
@transportgovuk.bsky.social
is recruiting for a new Chief Scientific Adviser!
Find out more and apply here by 5 September: gov.uk/government/n...
@transportgovuk.bsky.social
is recruiting for a new Chief Scientific Adviser!
Find out more and apply here by 5 September: gov.uk/government/n...
August 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Looking for an opportunity to lead on science advice for a government department?
@transportgovuk.bsky.social
is recruiting for a new Chief Scientific Adviser!
Find out more and apply here by 5 September: gov.uk/government/n...
@transportgovuk.bsky.social
is recruiting for a new Chief Scientific Adviser!
Find out more and apply here by 5 September: gov.uk/government/n...
🚨 Job Alert: UPEN is hiring! Lead a 3-year UK-wide programme piloting Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) with regional policy orgs. Perfect for someone with programme coordination & policy engagement experience.
Apply by 8 Aug 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Apply by 8 Aug 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
August 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🚨 Job Alert: UPEN is hiring! Lead a 3-year UK-wide programme piloting Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) with regional policy orgs. Perfect for someone with programme coordination & policy engagement experience.
Apply by 8 Aug 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Apply by 8 Aug 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
🚨 Job Alert: UPEN is hiring! Lead a 3-year UK-wide programme piloting Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) with regional policy orgs. Perfect for someone with programme coordination & policy engagement experience.
Apply by 8 Aug 👉 bit.ly/UPEN-ARI-Job
Apply by 8 Aug 👉 bit.ly/UPEN-ARI-Job
July 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🚨 Job Alert: UPEN is hiring! Lead a 3-year UK-wide programme piloting Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) with regional policy orgs. Perfect for someone with programme coordination & policy engagement experience.
Apply by 8 Aug 👉 bit.ly/UPEN-ARI-Job
Apply by 8 Aug 👉 bit.ly/UPEN-ARI-Job