We explore the relevance of historical research for policy making, considering how historians can have an influence, in collaboration with @HistoryPolicy.
Leeds, England
Joined October 2018
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Would you like to contribute to a POSTnote (briefing for Parliamentarians) with @POST_UK? Here’s the latest topics they’re writing on, and their full work programme (see thread 👇) - take a look and contact them to be involved! ~Naomi
To contribute expertise, literature, or to act as an external reviewer to these and other topics, please view our full work programme at bit.ly/30nROgy 5/5
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Lucy Delap @suff66 argues that historical research can combat the stereotype that increasing inclusion of disabled workers can lead to a decrease in productivity.
historyandpolicy.org/opinion…
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Child evacuees in the Second World War - Operation Pied Piper at 80. New on the History of Government blog by @Grace_Huxford history.blog.gov.uk/2019/08/…
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Quite a lot going on here at the moment 😮. Do you have questions about it all - prorogation, general elections, Brexit...? Here's a chance to put them to Graeme, @commonslibrary's constitutional law expert, this Friday 6 Sept. Details 👇. ~Naomi
It’s a very busy week here in UK Parliament. Want to know more about what’s going on?
Graeme from the @CommonsLibrary will be here to answer any questions you have on prorogation, general elections and #Brexit live on our YouTube channel this Friday 6 September ⏬
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Look! Here's a fantastic list of tips on how to write an influential submission to @HLDemoDigital's inquiry - and these hold true for any other select committee call for evidence also. Really worth a read if you're considering submitting evidence to any inquiry. ~Naomi
Here are some tips on how to make your submission to our call for evidence more influential. Submit your entry here 📝 parliament.uk/business/commi…
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Did you know that there are 17 committees at the Scottish Parliament?
This short video explains a bit more about what committees do and how you can contribute to them. Find out more about each committee here: ow.ly/nHwJ50v5IXq
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Departmental select committees are 40 this year! Want to know more about select committees? (You definitely should - they are a great mechanism to have policy impact!) Watch this vid and find out more! ~Sarah
This year we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of departmental select committees. In this 12 minute video we asked some of the current Chairs to tell us about their experiences on committees and what they think the future holds.
youtube.com/watch?v=xeTgy4Uh…
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Super interesting opportunity! for a fellowship with *Government* - looking at Areas of Research Interest and the interaction of research and policy! (We can't wait to see the outputs and conclusions!) 😁👇~Sarah
Areas of Research Interest fellowship opportunity. Study what's at the heart of the interaction between research and policy. Applications close on 6 August 2019. For full information and to apply visit: esrc.ukri.org/funding/fundin…
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🔎New inquiry! @CommonsIDC need your insights on UK aid to Pakistan, by 23rd September 👇. ~Naomi
NEW INQUIRY: We have now launched our new inquiry on #UKaid to #Pakistan. We are seeking written submissions to help us with this important work by 23 September 2019. Read here for more details: bit.ly/2FDIzkt
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PhD students! Apply now for an fellowship with @POST_UK, funded by UKRI - and this year there are 25 available! This is such a great opportunity to come and work with us at @UKParliament. All details below👇. ~Naomi
This year we are offering 25 fellowships to PhD students funded by UKRI, as part of the Policy Internships Scheme. For a chance of joining POST for three months, you just need to apply by August 12 and put down POST as your primary host choice.
Apply 👉 bit.ly/2IORdi3
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New! A number of select committees have come together to create a Citizens' Assembly to look at how to tackle climate change. Find out how to get involved here👇~Sarah
We've announced plans for a Citizens' Assembly to help inform policy on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Find out more about how the process works here: parliament.uk/business/commi… parliament.uk/business/commi…
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Today we are in Manchester for a ‘Parliament for Researchers’ training session - the final one of the 2018/19 series! Follow #UKPfR from 10:30am for insights and info from experts in the room - and we’ll be releasing dates for the 2019/20 series soon, so watch this space!
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🎉 Join us as we celebrate 20 years since the creation of the Scottish Parliament! 🎈
On 29th June 2019, we're opening our doors to the public for a FREE afternoon of birthday celebrations.
Head over to our Facebook group for more information: 👉 ow.ly/376W50uE5TG
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"White heat"? - how government industrial policy in 1968 formed a turning point in the history of British manufacturing, leading to the creation of British Leyland and other giants history.blog.gov.uk/2019/06/…
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ICYMI last week we added three new topics to our work programme!
🌽Resilient food supply chains
🌍Global deal for nature
⚖️Alternative sentencing
Get the full scope for each of these topics, as well as our current work programme online at bit.ly/2RcT6rz
#newPOSTwork
A POSTnote on a global deal for nature will summarise the link between climate change and biodiversity loss. It will explain why experts are calling for formal protection for 30% of the Earth from human activities, to go alongside the Paris Climate Agreement #newPOSTwork 3/6
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Come and see a fantastic exhibition, meet the curators, hear a brilliant choir, support a refugee charity and have a craft beer - all for £3.73! A brilliant night out for #RefugeeWeek tomorrow - eventbrite.com/e/refugees-vo… @leedslibraries @Retasleeds @NorthBrewCo @LeedsInspired
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👋Look at all these ways you can work with @POST_UK... ~Sarah
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Do you know the process that select committees go through when they conduct inquiries? See the step-by-step here👇 #UKPfR
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LISTEN: Dr John Gallagher in BBC Radio 3's A History of the Tongue, Sun 10 Feb: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/news/article…
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The idea that the new What Works Centre for Children's Social Care is unprecedented rather overlooks the long existence of the Centre for Excellence in Outcomes (C4EO) @researchIP and many strategic ptshps btw academia, sector & Whitehall throughout our 75yr history @CommonsPAC