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Panel of contributors at the event

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ at Party Conferences 2024

At the end of September the Policy Unit represented º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ at the Labour and Conservative Party Conferences. This was the second year that the university has been attended these party conferences and the Policy Unit showcased º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s expertise to a senior policy audience through several events. They also toured the conference and exhibition centres, attended fringe events and receptions had ad-hoc and pre-arranged meetings – interacting with a wide range of political and other contacts, and promoting awareness of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Research and Innovation.
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Living Well Inquiry publishes White Paper and welcomes contributions

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is launching its Living Well Inquiry, which seeks to answer what it takes for people and communities to live well in mid-21st Century Britain. The Inquiry will bring together expert, cross-disciplinary research from across the University to answer what is required to live well in Britain and how policymakers can use academic expertise to achieve this. The Inquiry is now seeking evidence from a range of external partners which will feed into its final report and accompanying policy recommendations.

Centre for Research in Communication and Culture Election Conference

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Centre for Research in Communication and Culture (CRCC) team recently hosted a major conference on the campaign featuring politicians, journalists, and pollsters as well as academics.

Rt Hon Steve Reed MP with Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings and Dr Jeevun Sandher MP

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ General Election activity

Six weeks on from the General Election, this news article looks back at the work carried out during the campaign, outlines what the Policy Unit has been doing since the results came in and also gives a brief look ahead.

Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury visits º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

On Wednesday 27 March, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones MP visited º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. Darren, who is the Member of Parliament for Bristol North West, visited the University with Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, Jeevun Sandher.

Dr Elena Georgiadou giving evidence to the Committee

Dr Elena Georgiadou gives evidence to a Business and Trade Committee Inquiry

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic was invited to give evidence to the Business and Trade Committee
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Dr Emilene Zitkus gives evidence to Women and Equalities Committee Inquiry

A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic was invited to give evidence to a UK Parliament Select Committee.

Minister Andrew Griffith MP talking to NCCAT staff member

Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation visits º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ was pleased to welcome Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Andrew Griffith MP, accompanied by Jane Hunt MP, on Monday 5 February. The visit focussed on the University’s hydrogen capabilities and its broader research and innovation activities on climate change and net zero.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics contribute to policy paper on reducing youth offending through physical activity

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers have contributed to a policy briefing on reducing youth offending and re-offending through physical activity which is part of a funding package from the Ministry of Justice's Youth Justice Sport Fund.
British currency on fluctuating graph with calculator and pen.

Minimum Income Standards 2023 Report

Since 2008, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Centre for Research in Social Policy has published annual figures setting out the minimum level of income required to have an acceptable standard of living in the UK.