Policy

Making an Impact 2020

Parliament: Why engage with Parliament?
COVID-19: Heseltine Institute Policy Briefs
An Introduction to Parliament
Devolution Explained
House of Commons Working with Parliament
How Parliament Uses Research
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
Parliament for Researchers
UK Parliament online training for researchers. Thirty minutes online training sessions, including session specifically for academics, PhD students, early career researchers and more – plus some sessions on how to work with select committees and how to write for a parliamentary audience.
UK Parliament page of 'how to' guides, including;
- Infographics on research impact at the UK Parliament and getting research into Parliament
- Guidance on submitting evidence to a select committee.
- Tips on writing a policy brief
"what shall I do next" webpage to help you think through the steps in engaging with the UK Parliament
A-Z list of all UK Parliament select committees
All current open calls for evidence from UK Parliament select committees
Full list of UK Parliament All Party Parliamentary Groups. (Click on ‘Registers published in 2021’ and then the most recent register)
POST website, including upcoming briefing topics, newsletter sign up and contact details for specialists
Academic fellowships from the UK Parliament. (This includes PhD fellowships and those for academics later in their career)
House of Commons Library website, including information about the Library and research briefings published by the Library staff
House of Lords Library website, including information about the Library and research briefings published by the Library staff
Sign up for email alerts on topics which you choose. (This will include select committee inquiries and other opportunities/news)
If you are interested in engaging with Parliament around the COVID-19 outbreak and its impacts, please see COVID-19 researcher engagement webpage outlining the most targeted, impactful ways that researchers can engage at the moment.