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The quest for solidarity in a fractured Europe II – in the aftermath of ‘Paris’

By Tanja Müller Filed Under: All posts, Europe Posted: November 20, 2015

A few months ago Tanja Müller wrote a blog on the failed quest for solidarity in Europe in light of the movement of refugees and migrants. Here she follows that up with another in the wake of devastating Paris attacks. The main response in too many countries then – and I wrote the previous blog […]

Tagged With: Calais, ISIS, migrants, Paris, refugees, Terrorism

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Policy Week: Engagement between scientists and politicians

By Laura ffrench-Constant Filed Under: All posts, Science and Technology Posted: November 9, 2015

The final day of Policy Week saw Sam Illingworth of Manchester Metropolitan University chair a lively discussion about the relationship between scientists and politicians, exploring how engagement could be optimised. Speakers included: Lucy Powell MP, Amanda Bamford of the University of Manchester, Dr Richard Walker from the Royal Society of Chemistry and Dr Caroline Kenny […]

Tagged With: politics, science

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Policy Week: Technology and healthcare; empowering the patient and influencing policy

By Laura ffrench-Constant Filed Under: All posts Posted: November 9, 2015

Manchester Informatics held a panel discussion, during Day Four of Policy week, about how technological innovation can help shape health policy and deliver joined up health and social care solutions. The event was chaired by Carmel Dickinson the Programme Manager of Manchester Informatics. Panellists at the event included: John Ainsworth Deputy Director of the Centre […]

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Policy Week: What is citizen social science, and how can it help policy?

By Laura ffrench-Constant Filed Under: All posts Posted: November 6, 2015

The Citizen Social Science Research Methods programme based at the University of Manchester held an innovative forum about how citizen science can be used to tackle complex policy challenges as part of Policy Week. The session was chaired by Liz Richardson of the University of Manchester and speakers included: Dr Sheena Cruickshank, Dr Kingsley Purdam, […]

Tagged With: citizen science, research

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Policy Week: How Much Evidence is ‘Enough’ Prior to Policy Implementation?

By Laura ffrench-Constant Filed Under: All posts, Featured, Whitehall Watch Posted: November 6, 2015

The New Researcher Network hosted a breakfast session during Policy Week to investigate how much evidence is ‘enough’ prior to policy implementation and how to strike the balance between ‘ideal evidence’ and pragmatic decision making. The event was chaired by Dr Kieron Flanagan, whilst Dr Julian Simpson of the University of Manchester and Dr Kathryn […]

Tagged With: government, policy

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Policy Week: Notes on a drugs scandal

Samuel Wood By Samuel Wood Filed Under: All posts Posted: November 5, 2015

Professor David Nutt, who was sacked as a Government drugs policy advisor in 2009 gave a very frank interview about his experiences to Victoria Gill, as part of Policy Week 2015. Here Sam Wood reports on the conversation. Prof Nutt says he went into his Government role optimistic that he would be able to change […]

Tagged With: drug policy, drugs

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Policy Week: Can Researchers Speak Truth Unto Power?

By Laura ffrench-Constant Filed Under: All posts Posted: November 4, 2015

This packed policy week event convened a lively discussion about how best to engage in dialogue with policymakers when communicating research around contentious policy areas. The panel was chaired by Professor Francesca Gains, and included Martin Stanley the author of ‘How To Be a Civil Servant’, Dr Patrick Diamond of Queen Mary’s University London and […]

Tagged With: research, researchers

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Policy Week 2015: Unmissable sessions

HumWebTeam By HumWebTeam Filed Under: All posts Posted: November 3, 2015

In 2015, Policy Week focuses on the theme of science and technology. Below, you can find some of our highlights from the week-long programme. .@lukegeorghiou, Vice President for Research and Innovation, on why you should attend @UoMPolicy‘s #PolicyWeek. pic.twitter.com/pjGp4WLA8Z — Uni of Manchester (@OfficialUoM) November 2, 2015 Professor Luke Georghiou, Vice President for Research and […]

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Policy Week: The pros and cons of fracking

Samuel Wood By Samuel Wood Filed Under: All posts, Science and Technology Posted: November 2, 2015

A lively debate on the pros and cons of hydraulic fracturing -fracking- got Policy Week off to a great start. Sam Wood reports on the discussion. Fracking causes a wide range of emotions in people, something that was really brought out at the beginning of the session, when the audience were asked to complete a […]

Tagged With: CO2, fracking, methane, shale gas

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Government vs House of Lords: George Osborne taxes his own credit

Colin Talbot By Colin Talbot Filed Under: All posts, Westminster Watch, Whitehall Watch Posted: October 27, 2015

The Government has only itself to blame for its House of Lords defeat over Tax Credits, which it could easily have avoided says Colin Talbot. Normally, major financial changes introduced in a Budget are put through the normal House of Commons mechanisms for ‘supply’ (spending) and finance (tax). As these measures were about tax (credits) […]

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