• Thursday 28th March 2019, 18:30 – 19:30
  • Bateman Auditorium, Gonville and Caius College
  • Register for this lecture here.

    Are you an international scientist working in the UK? Is there an impact on policies about international mobility of researchers? Do you consider your research to be innovative? Would you like to learn more about the policy behind innovative research? In our last lecture of the term, ‘How do you shape policy for science, scientist?’, our speakers will cover current topics discussed in the policy-making for science, from researchers’ mobility to innovative research.

    Guest speakers:
    Dr Catherine Lichten – Senior Analyst, RAND Europe
    Dr Steven Wooding – Lead for Research and Analysis, Cambridge Science and Policy (CSaP)

    This lecture will be followed by a networking drinks reception.

    • CUSPE Forum 2019

  • Wednesday 24th April 2019
  • St John’s College, Old Divinity School
  • Register for this event here.

    • The Cambridge Science and Policy Forum is an annual event organized by the Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange Society (CUSPE). This is a half day event, consisting of keynotes, panel discussions, poster sessions on a variety of science policy related topics, and will include an informal network session at the end.

    If you are interested in how scientific research impacts policy, or how as a scientist you can become involved in policy then this is the event for you. Whether you are a hardcore scientist wanting to learn more about the world of policy making, or someone who is considering a career move outside of the lab, then come along and find out more!

    The event is intended to encourage debate and interaction between both policy makers and academics, and to help facilitate cooperation between the two sides to create evidenced based policies. As well as hearing from speakers from academia, policy and beyond we will also be debating the topic of equality and diversity in science and science policy.

    The forum includes inspiring talks from a range of speakers, exciting debates and smaller workshop sessions aimed at teaching you skills to apply to your work in science and beyond, as well as career guidance on moving away from academia. There is also an opportunity for you to get involved in your own science policy challenge, as we will be hearing about the county council challenges project and more about the University society, CUSPE.

    Do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions: forum[at]cuspe.org

  • Date: Thurdsay 7th March 2019, 19:00 – 21:00
  • Location: Pavilion Room, Hughes Hall, CB1 2EW
  • Click here for more information on the 2019 Policy Challenges.

    • Join us for an evening with elected county councillors and senior local government officers from the Cambridgeshire County Council to discuss key policy questions affecting the lives of local residents, and how research can contribute to the council’s work in addressing these issues.

    This event will mark the launch of the 2019 round of the Policy Challenges, a skills-based volunteering programme in which teams of early-career researchers work directly with the county council over a six-month period to formulate evidence-based recommendations on local policy issues. All are welcome to attend the event, whether or not you intend to apply for the Policy Challenges.

    The county council are in the process of identifying policy areas for the 2019 Policy Challenges, which will run from March to September. Topics under consideration include: outcomes measurement in commerce and investment policy, local government services for generation Z, evaluating the impact of a public health programme, and how architecture affects local schools. The final selection of topics will be announced when applications open in early March.

  • Wednesday 6th march 2019
  • Postdoc Centre, 16 Mill Lane CB2 1SB
  • Register for this workshop here.

    This workshop aims to share career tips and necessary skills for students and early-career researchers who are considering careers in science and policy. The speakers have diverse backgrounds, from British government departments, think tanks, the European Commission and the University’s careers service. This will be an interactive session, including time for Q&A.

    Speakers:

    David Mair – Head of Science Advice to Policy, European Commission

    Dai Brown – Principal Research Officer, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

    Dai Brown is the Principal Research Officer within the Legislative Strategy, Capability and Better Regulations Unit at DEFRA.

    Dr Simone Cooper-Searle – Senior Policy Advisor Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)

    Liz Simmonds – Careers Service, University of Cambridge

  • Date: Thurdsay 7th March 2019, 19:00 – 21:00
  • Location: Pavilion Room, Hughes Hall, CB1 2EW
  • Register for this event here.

    Join us for an evening with elected county councillors and senior local government officers from the Cambridgeshire County Council to discuss key policy questions affecting the lives of local residents, and how research can contribute to the council’s work in addressing these issues. Additional details, including speakers and the policy areas to be covered, will be announced in a subsequent newsletter.

    This event will mark the launch of the 2019 round of the Policy Challenges, a skills-based volunteering programme in which teams of early-career researchers work directly with the county council over a six-month period to formulate evidence-based recommendations on local policy issues. All are welcome to attend the event, whether or not you intend to apply for the Policy Challenges.

    The county council are in the process of identifying policy areas for the 2019 Policy Challenges, which will run from March to September. Topics under consideration include: outcomes measurement in commerce and investment policy, local government services for generation Z, evaluating the impact of a public health programme, and how architecture affects local schools. The final selection of topics will be announced when applications open in early March.

    Click here for more information on the 2019 Policy Challenges, and to register your interest in applying.