The aim of this event is to help PhD and other research students with their career planning by providing an opportunity to question, to hear from and network with employers from the Campaigning and Policy sector who are PhD holders themselves The panel of speakers will give tips on how research students can use their qualifications and experiences to enter this field as well as information about their sector.

Please read the briefing document which provides speaker profiles and information about the companies. Researching the companies will also ensure you are fully prepared should you wish to ask speakers questions in the designated Q&A time as well as when you are networking afterwards.

Speakers:

Dr Jacob Parakilas - Assistant Head, US and the Americas Programme, Chatham House

Dr Gemma Bridge - Programme & Change Management Lead, Cabinet Office, Civil Service Fast Stream

Dr Joseph Elliston – Higher Scientific Officer, Government Operational Research Service (GORS)

Dr Hadjer Nacer - Researcher, The Health Foundation

Dr Daniel Jones - Operational Researcher, Forecasting and Model Development Unit, Ministry of Justice

Dr George Windsor - Senior Policy Researcher, Nesta