º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Policy Unit

The Policy Unit provides a channel for the University's research and researchers to realise productive and beneficial impact on public policy, at local, national and international level.

 

It aims to enhance and strengthen the University’s research impact by:

Influencing policy through authoritative engagement and dialogue

Shaping political and civic debate

Promoting a research and evidence-based approach

Maximising policy impact

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s fields of research range from sports science to climate science, from fact-checking to storytelling. Its strategic priorities are in climate change and the drive to net zero; sport, health, and wellbeing; and vibrant and inclusive communities. But despite this diversity of specialisms, all º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers share common values for our research to be collaborative, adventurous and creative.

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Sport, Health and Wellbeing

Using our world-leading research and innovation in sport and exercise to deliver benefits to the world of sport and improvements to public health.
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Climate Change and Net Zero

Using our research and innovation in areas such as clean energy and the circular economy to play a leading international role in responding to the climate emergency.
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Vibrant and Inclusive Communities

Bringing together creative and communication skills alongside analytical and technological approaches to find novel solutions to societal issues.
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Policy briefs and latest news

View our policy-focussed briefing papers which span a wide variety of fields across º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, our latest news, and submissions to UK Parliament Select Committees

Policy briefs and interactions

Living Well Inquiry

Find out more about º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's Living Well Inquiry, including how you can contribute
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Our people

Find contact details and information regarding all members of staff in the Policy Unit.

Meet the team

Latest news and events

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ at Party Conferences 2024

Living Well Inquiry publishes White Paper and welcomes contributions

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Work with us

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s researchers are at the forefront of interdisciplinary working for societal benefit and with 91% of our research classed as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2021).

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has policy partnerships and collaborations with local, national and international institutions. We can partner to, for example, to: provide private briefings, contribute to roundtable discussions or generate new knowledge.

Please get in touch with Graham Hitchen if you would like to find out more, or Paddy Smith to work with us.