Policy Leeds is the new connecting hub for research-policy engagement at the University of Leeds. Our aim is to strengthen the influence and impact of University of Leeds research on policy design, delivery and impact at the local, national and international levels.

We would like to invite you to attend our opening event to learn more about the support we can offer for policy engagement. The event will also showcase examples of great policy engagement already being undertaken at the University and signpost the other support available in this space, along with time for questions and discussion.

This will be an online meeting. Once you have registered, you will be able to join the event by clicking on the 'Join Now' button which will appear on the online event page just before the event starts: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/x/policy-leeds-launch-event-tickets-124535283385

Schedule outline:

Opening words: Nick Plant, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation
Introduction to Policy Leeds: Andy Gouldson, Director of Policy Leeds
Policy engagement showcase:

Greg Marsden, Institute of Transport Studies
Barbara Evans, School of Civil Engineering
Cristina Leston-Bandeira, School of Politics and International Studies: Nurturing relationships to engage with Parliament

Engaging with COP26 and establishing a University of Leeds COP legacy: Richard Beardsworth, Co-Chair of COP26 Task Force, Priestley Centre and POLIS
Unlocking the Potential of Civic Collaboration - a review of research-policy engagement between the University of Leeds and Leeds City Council: Adam Crawford, Director of the Leeds Social Sciences Institute, and Tom Knowland, Head of Sustainable Energy and Climate Change, Leeds City Council
Short Q & A
Wider policy engagement support at Leeds: Elaine O’Flynn (Public Affairs), Ged Hall (OD&PL), and Camilla McCartney (Leeds Social Sciences Institute)
LUBS Policy Engagement Strategy on a Page: Kathryn Watson, Faculty Research Impact Manager, Leeds University Business School
Short Q & A
Closing summary by Andy Gouldson

Policy Leeds launch event