The Evidence and Analysis Service is part of the Research and Innovation (R&I) division, based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The team forms a crucial component of LSE's strategic decision-making process through its evidence base, policy insights, horizon scanning work, the optimisation of internal funds and schemes, and external R&I engagement. It also leads the Community of Practice in R&I Evidence and Analysis, a network of professionals who interrogate R&I data, policies and strategies from across universities, mission groups and government departments.