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Government Office for Science

How to engage research your with policy


Event details

Recording

A recording from this event is available online, and slides are available here.

Event overview:

  • Hear about GOfS from Charles Jans, Deputy Director and Head of Foresight.
  • Listen to a small panel of expert researchers from the University of Exeter reflect on their experiences in policy development.
  • Participate in a question and answer opportunity.

Speakers / panellists:

  • Charles Jans, Deputy Director and Head of Foresight
  • Dr Jo House, Head of Climate
  • Jon Elliott, Head of Science Advice and Leadership
  • Prof Roy Sambles, University of Exeter
  • Prof Tamara Galloway, University of Exeter
  • Prof Michael Winter, University of Exeter

Information:

The GOfS are visiting universities to ensure the academic science community is aware of their role and responsibilities, and how they can engage their research with Government and policy development

The GOfS ensure government policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking. The team of 80 give scientific advice to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, ensuring and improving the quality and use of scientific evidence in Government (including providing advice in emergencies).

Programme:

Time Activity Speakers Venue
11.00 Introduction Prof Nick Talbot, University of Exeter Innovation Centre Conference Rooms
11.05 Government Office for Science overview

Charles Jans, Government Office for Science

Also joined by Joanna House, lead for climate change

 
11.30 Panel reflections from University of Exeter researchers Profs Tamara Galloway, Roy Sambles, and Michael Winter  
12.00 Question and answer session Chaired by Prof Nick Talbot  
12.30 Buffet lunch   Innovation Centre Foyer

Registration

To register for this event please email research-events@exeter.ac.uk

Attachments
GO_Science_University_of_Exeter.pdfSlides from Charles Jans (1454K)

How can researchers engage with Government and policy making?

Location:

Innovation Centre