Engaging with academics: how research can strengthen open policy-making
4 June 2013
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Public Policy and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Grand Challenges are cited as best-practice examples of engagement between academics and policymakers in a publication by the Government Office for Science.
The publication is designed
to support government departments in effectively engaging with academics to
strengthen policy and practice. The publication forms part of the Civil Service
Reform Plan's commitment to open policy-making and integrating external expert
advice to the policy development process.Ìý
A range of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê initiatives were cited as innovative and effective means of strengthening links between research and government. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Public Policy secondments enable academics to gain experience of the policy-making process and how they can present their work to policymakers.
The publication also highlights the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Grand Challenges as an innovative collaboration opportunity for researchers working in different disciplines. Involving the wider community in research is key to the success of the Grand Challenges, from businesses and governments to people living in developing countries. By strengthening the connection between policy and research, academics can share their expertise with people working in government to increase the impact of their work.
is available to download free from the Government Office for Science.