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How can your research be heard in the UK Parliament? 

19th Oct 2016 10:00am-1:30pm 


How can your research be heard in the UK Parliament?

The UK Parliament Universities Programme is launching a series of regular events to take Parliament outside Westminster.

Whether looking at prison reform, legislating on embryology or scrutinising Government preparedness for unexpected space weather, Parliament needs to hear from the experts.

Academics can help to ensure that the decisions that affect people’s lives are taken with the best available evidence.

Find out when and where an event will be taking place in your region or nation on the UK Parliament webpages: www.parliament.uk/get-involved/education-programmes/universities-programme/academic-research/

Our inaugural event will be held on Friday 23 September 2016 with Newcastle University’s new Policy Academy.

        •       Friday 23rd September 2016, 10.00am - 1.30pm, University of Newcastle: Book a place for Research, Impact and the UK Parliament: Newcastle, 23rd September 2016
        •       Wednesday 19th October 2016, 10.00am - 1.30pm, Birkbeck College, University of London: Book a place for Research, Impact and the UK Parliament: London, 19th October 2016
        •       Register your interest for events in your region or nation: Register your interest here.

These interactive events will cover the following areas, with lots of opportunities for questions:

  • The differences between the UK Parliament and UK Government
  • How the UK Parliament uses research
  • Contacting MPs and members of the House of Lords
  • Working with Select Committees

Using Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology research into the 2014 REF case studies, these events will discuss how academics are having impact in Parliament and give practical advice and information about how to get involved. The UK Parliament was cited in 20% of case studies submitted in the 2014 REF. Parliament was cited in all four REF panels. 88% of higher education universities submitted case studies citing the UK Parliament.

There is an attendance fee of £40, including VAT. If this fee is a barrier to your attendance, please contact us; we may make exceptions in some circumstances.

Any queries should be addressed to the Houses of Parliament Universities Programme at universities@parliament.uk or on 0207 219 8711.