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Academics Policy Engagement

Learn from the experience of university academics on how to engage with policy makers.

Listen to Dr Emma Tompkins, Professor of Geography, Environment and Development at the University of Southampton reflect on how she works with policymakers to expand the reach of her research

Listen to Professor Neil Bressloff discuss his research on the design of cardiovascular devices, specifically replacement heart valves, his experience in engaging with National Institute for Clinical and Health Excellence (N.I.C.E), as well as collaborating with the Public Policy unit at the University of Southampton

Gareth Giles Head of Public Policy|Southampton discusses how the Public Policy unit at the University of Southampton supports the evidence to policy process, and how the team connects policymakers to researchers

Hear from Professor Jane Falkingham, Dean of Social Sciences about her experience engaging with policymakers. 

Hear from Professor Rachel Mills, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences about her experience engaging with policymakers. 

Hear from Guy Poppy, Professor of Ecology and PI in inspect/plant interactions about his experience as Chief Scientific Adviser for the Foods Standards Agency.

Hear from Professor Anneke Lucassen about her experience as the president of the British Society of Genetic Medicine and role in Genomics England's Ethics Advisory Committee for influencing policy and some of her tips regarding policy engagement.

Hear Professor Will Jennings discusses his time giving evidence to the House of Commons BEIS Committee alongside his tailored advice to academics who are thinking about engaging in policy.

Professor Andy Tatem, Professor of Spatial Demographic and epidemiology discusses his collaboration with UNFPA and other UN agencies.

Dr Matthew Loxham, BBSRC Future Leader Fellow, discusses his involvement with policymakers and participation in Evidence Week in Parliament.

Public Policy|Southampton Director Gavin Costigan discusses what Public|Policy Southampton is and why it has been established in the following video.

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