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SUMMARY:An introduction to science in policymaking: who\, what\, why and h
 ow? - Speaker to be confirmed
DTSTART:20151112T173000Z
DTEND:20151112T193000Z
UID:TALK62206@talks.cam.ac.uk
CONTACT:42315
DESCRIPTION:Around the world\, there is a drive towards the use of evidenc
 e in the design\, implementation and review of policies. With Government f
 unding of research in the UK under threat\, and with only the minority of 
 MPs having any form of science\, technology\, engineering or mathematics (
 STEM) background\, it is vital that current STEM researchers engage with p
 olicymakers and politicians. In addition\, a career in science policy is g
 rowing in popularity as a destination for PhD and postdoctoral researchers
 . From inside academia\, the policy world can seem complicated\, ideologic
 al and confusing. The professional development workshops offered by CUSPE 
 will equip you with the information and skills you need to engage with or 
 be involved in science policy work in your future career.\n\nWant to find 
 out more about science and evidence in policymaking?\n\nOur first professi
 onal development workshop of the year will give PhD and postdoctoral resea
 rchers in Cambridge the opportunity to hear about the world of science pol
 icy first-hand from the policy professionals involved. Topics covered by t
 alks and in small discussion groups will include:\n\nThe importance of adv
 ocacy for research\, researchers and evidence in policymaking\nHow the pol
 icymaking process in Westminster works\nThe role that learned bodies and a
 rms-length organisations play in influencing policymaking\nHow researchers
  can contribute to and influence policymaking\n\nPlaces for the workshop a
 re limited to 50 attendees. To apply for a place\, please email workshops@
 cuspe.org by 4pm on Monday 2nd November telling us your name\, position at
  the University (e.g. PhD student\, department of Magic) and why and what 
 you want to achieve from the event (five sentences max please). We will us
 e this information to invite 50 of you to attend\, and we will operate a w
 aiting list system so that as many of the rest of you can benefit from thi
 s opportunity!\n\nFull info and speaker bios can be found here: http://www
 .cuspe.org/an-introduction-to-science-in-policymaking-who-what-why-and-how
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LOCATION:Lucia Windsor Room\, Newnham College
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