News and Blog

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Welcome to the Imperial Policy Forum's news and blog page.

News

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Government science adviser encourages more researchers to influence policy

22 March 2023
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Environmental Audit Committee celebrates 25th anniversary at Imperial College

06 March 2023

20 February 2023

Imperial launches new Impact Fellowship programme

18 January 2023

Imperial research referenced in major net zero report

12 December 2022

Government science adviser says global talent crucial for UK success

12 December 2022

Imperial experts discuss how data can address health inequalities in London

Our Blog Series

The Imperial Policy Forum's blog is a space for Imperial researchers to share the latest evidence on science policy issues or share their experiences of engaging with policymakers. If you would like to contribute to the blog, please get in touch: the.forum@imperial.ac.uk.

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Evidence Week in Parliament

Katherine Davis, PhD student in the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology writes about her experiences as a Fellow in the Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology.

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Top 5 tips for engaging with policymakers

Dr Kam Pou Ha, a researcher at the MRC Centre for Molecular Bacteriology and Infection gives her top 5 tips on how to engage with policymakers.

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Evidence Week in Parliament

Dr Gbemi Oluleye, Lecturer in Energy and Environmental Technology, Centre for Environmental Policy writes about her experiences speaking with Parliamentarians during Evidence Week

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Royal Society Pairing Scheme: Dr Marta Varela

Dr Marta Varela, Research Fellow, National Heart & Lung Institute, writes about being paired with Lord Patel, Chair of the Lords Science and Tech Committee

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Mental Health and the climate crisis

Dr Emma Lawrance, Mental Health Innovations Fellow at the Institute of Global Health Innovation, looks at the underestimated impacts and opportunities of the climate crisis on mental health

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Presenting research to an All-Party Parliamentary Group

Dr Natalie Shenker, Research Associate in the Department of Surgery & Cancer, shares her experience of presenting at APPG meetings in Parliament

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Building a climate-resilient post-COVID society

Dr Joeri Rogelj, Director of Research and Lecturer in Climate Change and the Environment at Imperial’s Grantham Institute – Climate Change and Environment, looks at how we can re-build greener after the COVID-19 pandemic

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Misinformation and social media in the US election

Dr Julio Amador Diaz Lopez, Research Fellow at Imperial College Business School, explores the differences between the 2015 and 2020 US elections with regards to misinformation and social media

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Top 5 tips for engaging with policymakers as a researcher

Dr Kam Pou Ha from the MRC Centre for Molecular Bacteriology and Infection shares her top 5 tips for researchers wishing to engage with policymakers

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How to engage with select committees effectively

George Hope from The Forum team shares his tips on working with select committees in Parliament

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