Growing University-Policy Engagement: The Experiences of INE and Partners

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Following the recent release of the CAPE report 'Growing a university policy engagement function: Towards better models, methods, and measures of success', Insights North East is pleased to welcome report author Jonathan Breckon to outline a range of recommendations for universities seeking to improve their research-policy engagement mechanisms. Jonathan's talk will be followed by a panel discussion reflecting on the experiences of INE and our partners about establishing a new place-based knowledge mobilisation unit in north-east England.

Speaker:

• Jonathan Breckon: Capabilities in Academic Policy Engagement (CAPE) Research Fellow, UCL.

Panel discussants:

• Sarah Chaytor: Director of Strategy & Policy for UCL Research, Innovation and Global Engagement
• Alison Clarke [panel chair]: Research Associate (Capacity & Capabilities), Insights North East
• Jenny Hasenfuss, Capabilities in Academic Policy Engagement (CAPE) Project Coordinator, Northumbria University
• Jane Robinson: Pro-Vice Chancellor of Engagement and Place, Newcastle University
• Sajda Nawaz-Bhatti: Head of Policy and Performance, Newcastle City Council

Host or Publisher Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS)