In the coming weeks we'll be sharing the insights from the research supported by Overton's Policy Impact grant. Read about Dr Sarah Jasim London Research and Policy Partnership's work on local research/policy partnerships, exploring the skills required to collaborate successfully👇 bit.ly/46lmaU7

📣 OUT NOW – Impactful Devolution: A new framework for inclusive local growth & national renewal New report with Metro Dynamics sets out the role of #devolution in delivering Labour's mission to restore growth across the UK Read the report, or read on 🧵 futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/impac…

London's Economy Today - July 2024 - Issue 263. UK GDP continues to grow in May. Pound reaches one-year high against US dollar. London businesses report improving business confidence. Read the full report: bit.ly/3Yimjph

We have spent 3 wonderful years building sustainable relationships between academic researchers and policymakers in the region! Over the next 3 years we have identified a series of exciting projects to achieve our vision, find out more below. bit.ly/3WIZcmF

📢 Calling all Londoners! How do you see the future of our city's economy? Have your say by taking our Talk London survey – we want to hear your thoughts on key issues like employment, business, and innovation. Take the survey today 👇 TalkLondon bit.ly/4d8uwRG

📌Tickets are now available for our *free* in-person 2024 early career researcher conference and training event! The day will include practical training workshops and sessions showcasing research from the next generation of longitudinal researchers. closer.ac.uk/event/2024-ecr…

📢 We've launched a new network for London based knowledge mobilisers #LUMEN💡. Read more on the recent launch in our latest blog by Queen Mary University of London Audrey Tan buff.ly/3Am0D1O

How can researchers work better with regional policy professionals + practitioners in #SocialCare? 🤝 CPEC researcher Dr Sarah Jasim explains how she's building #ResearchPractice partnerships through NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North Thames + London Research and Policy Partnership. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO:👉 youtu.be/WaFjyBPCkdY

What to expect when you’re not expecting – the birth of a new network for London based knowledge mobilisers #LUMEN💡. Read more in our latest blog buff.ly/3Am0D1O

Are you a knowledge mobiliser based in a London university trying to engage with the city’s policymakers? Join our new network #LUMEN💡 to share, learn and collaborate with peers. buff.ly/3X1gKL9

London knowledge mobilisers + London policy makers = #LUMEN💡 a space to learn, explore, connect and share best practice buff.ly/3X1gKL9

How did you become a knowledge mobiliser in a London university? We would love to hear through our new network #LUMEN💡 buff.ly/3X1gKL9

🚀 Calling policy practitioners and researchers! 🚀 Join us for the CLOSER conference on unleashing the power of longitudinal research for policy and social impact. Training included! Sign up via: buff.ly/3MmhUe4 #ResearchImpact #PolicyEngagement #ECR

What is academic-policy engagement? We define it as the interaction between the academic and public policy communities which aims to increase the use of research evidence and expertise in policymaking. In reality, it means all of this! ⤵️ Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) CSaP - The Centre for Science and Policy UCL Public Policy

How do researchers, policy organisations and universities get the most out of Policy Fellowships? CAPE have launched a Toolkit identifying six pillars that create a strong foundation for successful Policy Fellowships. Download the toolkit here: buff.ly/4cNEHdo

We're developing lots of exciting projects to connect researchers and policy makers across London. Discover how you can play a part in shaping them to make London a fairer, greener, more prosperous city for everyone: bit.ly/4cNg2We

London's Economy Today - August 2024. UK cuts interest rates for first time since 2020. UK GDP grew respectably in Q2 2024. The indicators for London’s economy remain positive. Read the full newsletter: bit.ly/47eLYC0

UK investment between 2000 & 2019. The role of investment is an integral component of GDP and long-term economic growth. In this blog we focus on the broad and general trends underlying investment in the UK and how it compares to similar countries. bit.ly/3AKNhfF

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How have the arts & health sectors evolved to improve Londoners' wellbeing? Join an online launch of fresh research commissioned by Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. 📅 Tues 24 September, 2-3:30pm 📍Online ➡️FREE, register now eventbrite.co.uk/e/understandin… Mayor of London's Culture team London Arts and Health