Date and Time: Thursday 11 December 2025, 12:00-13:00
Location: Highfield Campus, Building 100/5015 (in person)
Audience: All Staff and PGRs
Course Overview
Join Gareth Giles, head of PPS, to discuss how to write a policy brief.
A policy brief is a commonly used tool to communicate research findings in an accessible format to policymakers and wider non-academic stakeholders.
This training session will enable you to:
- Plan how your research can be communicated through a policy brief
- Learn how to write the brief itself
- Identify relevant stakeholders who would be interested in your area
- Explore a range of platforms to disseminate the brief to increase the impact of your research.
This session is designed to empower participants (researchers and students) to craft influential policy briefs and master stakeholder mapping techniques. We will cover how to structure a strong policy brief, focusing on what policymakers can do based on your findings, and how to create the content that drives action.
Hands-on exercises will provide practical skills in identifying and engaging key players in your research domain. Real-world examples of various policy briefs will be discussed to compare different styles and approaches. Engage in lively discussions, share your experiences, and learn how to tailor your policy briefs for maximum impact.
Spaces are open to PGR’s and academic/KEE staff.
Please note: spaces are limited for this booking and we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Speakers Bio
Gareth Giles, Head of Public Policy | Southampton
Giles brings more than a decade’s worth of experience working between central and local government and the higher education sector.
In his current role, he is responsible for the strategic direction of PPS, financial sustainability of the team and internal and external stakeholder management. Giles is currently working on policy engagement culture change within the University specifically focusing on developing mechanisms that support and celebrate the successes of our diverse range of world leading Early Career Researchers
PGRs please book your attendance here .
Staff please book your attendance here .