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Influencing policy

Engage policymakers and shape decisions with your research

Online or in person, dates to suit your schedule

Hands-on training for your team to apply practical guidance and tools

Up to 90 participants

Policy engagement often fails to achieve meaningful influence because it is approached in a fragmented way, without a clear strategy, understanding of policy processes, effective communication, or credible evidence of impact

This practical workshop provides a structured introduction to the full policy engagement cycle, from planning and positioning your work, through identifying opportunities to influence policy, to communicating with policy audiences and demonstrating impact. You will develop a coherent approach to engaging with policy across different levels and contexts, grounded in realistic expectations of how evidence is used and how decisions are shaped. The workshop focuses on practical, responsible engagement that supports both immediate influence and longer-term policy impact.

What you'll walk away with

A clear, structured understanding of the full policy engagement cycle, from planning through to evidencing impact.

Practical guidance on setting realistic policy engagement objectives and prioritizing the right partners and opportunities.

Improved ability to identify where and when research can inform policy decisions across different contexts.

Stronger skills in communicating research in ways that are relevant and usable for policy audiences.

Confidence in capturing and presenting evidence of policy impact for funders, assessments, and future engagement.

Your group booking includes:

The workshop slides in a format that supports later reference and practical use.

Access to resources to support ongoing policy engagement.

Access to a long-term alumni network of over 450 professionals across more than 130 universities and organizations for continued support, collaboration, and professional growth.

Curated responses to participant questions after the session.

Choose your format

£ 1,390 per cohort

Focused on the most essential guidance
Includes plenary discussion and a brief applied activity
Quickly builds capacity and introduces practical tools
Ideal for team training when time is especially limited
Up to 90 participants (from £15 per person)

£ 2,490 per cohort

Focused on in-depth practical guidance
Includes guided individual and group work to apply key skills
Develops practical skills through hands-on practice
Ideal for teams ready to move to active application
Up to 90 participants (from £28 per person)

Popular

£ 4,890 per cohort

Focused on advanced, detailed practical guidance
Includes extended practical activities and detailed examples
Builds advanced skills and supports applying insights to current and future work
Suggested: Split over two days
Up to 90 participants (from £54 per person)

This is a VAT-exempt educational service provided by a non-profit, charitable organization.

We can deliver in person across the UK,
with growing international availability

We can deliver in person across the UK, with growing international availability

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