The Design and Policy Network brings together researchers in design, the humanities, political science with practitioners in government and public policy and design. Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the network is based jointly at the University of the Arts London and in the politics department at the University of Manchester and will run for 18 months between May 2022-November 2023.

We invite researchers and PhD students in studies of design, political science, public administration, the humanities and practitioners working in public policy, public services and related organisations such as thinktanks to engage, discuss, explore potential collaborations and develop new understandings of the potential and limitations of design in public policy.

In this, the first of four workshops presented by the Network, the tensions and challenges of adopting design practices and methodologies within public policy formation will be examined. The session will be co-chaired by Professor Lucy Kimbell, UAL, and Professor Liz Richardson, University of Manchester, who jointly convene the network and will include invited provocations from three speakers.

Agenda

Introductions
Scene setting
Invited provocations from: Professor Paul Cairney (University of Stirling), Dr Carla Groom (Deputy Director for Behavioural Science, Department for Work & Pensions) and Professor Ann Light (University of Sussex/ Malmo University).
Roundtable discussion

Limited capacity is available for in person participation. Please only book your place if you can attend.

Learn more about the AHRC Design and Policy Network.

AHRC Design and Policy Network Workshop: Tensions and Resistance