Our #sprutraining course 'Innovation Policy in a Changing Global Context' kicks off today! Looking forward to welcoming a diverse group of participants from around the world to SPRU University of Sussex TIPConsortium sussex.ac.uk/spru/about/tra…

Day 2 starting with a great session, led by @JoannaChataway #sprutraining

Reflecting on how government intervention varies at different points in the development of science and technology #sprutraining Adrian Ely

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TELEGRAPH: Matt looks back #tomorrowspaperstoday

my tribute to friend and former colleague Jeremy Heywood - instituteforgovernment.org.uk/blog/smartest-… Institute for Government

High octane talk by Mariana Mazzucato in the historic Churchill room tonight organised by the Cabinet Office Future Policy Network. #innovation #psilabs

Tonight IIPP Director Mariana Mazzucato is speaking at the Future Policy Network of innovation teams across Whitehall in the UK Cabinet Office - they’ll be talking about how missions can give direction to economic growth Policy Lab UK

Gave a talk tonight at the ⁦Cabinet Office⁩ on the “direction” of growth and mission oriented policies. Packed house in Churchill Room and great questions. Worst bit: my ‘dry January’ meant I did not follow to post talk pub. Can’t wait for Feb.

Reading this, I realised that being a British Civil Servant is just a severe case of being British. bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-…

THIS IS NOW THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS TO ME.

Prime Minister @Theresa_May is putting disabled voices at the heart of government policy. Together we can break down the barriers faced by disabled people in our society. ➡️gov.uk/government/new…

I am proud to announce new measures to break down barriers faced by disabled people, whether in employment, housing or elsewhere. Working together we can ensure that disabled people get the support they need and go as far as their talents can take them.

Six key reasons why policy makers need good data - ⁦Kate Ridley-Pepper⁩ talks through how ⁦Cabinet Office⁩ and Office for National Statistics (ONS) work together on the issues that matter #ONSconf2019 #powerofdata

Happy International Cat Day! Expect all cats to strut around like we own the place. Expect the same again tomorrow.

We are flying the Windrush flag outside Parliament today to celebrate #WindrushDay. This is an opportunity to celebrate communities across the country and honour the contribution of those who arrived in the UK more than 70 years ago.

SMEs play a vital role in creating apprenticeship opportunities for young people, especially from disadvantaged areas. Today, I met with SMEs to understand their needs and hear how the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network is supporting more small businesses to take on apprentices.

Find out why these civil servants would encourage other parents to consider #SharedParentalLeave: ow.ly/LtYF30iotFv @beisgovuk #SharetheLeave