Podcast
Research Talk: exploring areas of research interest - connecting academia and policy
Tim Fellows, James Canton and Nicola Buckley discuss bridging the gap between research and policy for a better-informed future.
James and Nicola provide insights into the evolution of ARIs as a tool for bridging policymakers and researchers, emphasising their role in shaping impactful, evidence-based policies. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in making research accessible to policymakers, as well as the significance of open research practices in strengthening research-policy engagement.
Key discussion points include:
- The origin and purpose of ARIs in informing public policy
- How Octopus integrates ARIs to foster researcher engagement with government priorities
- The importance of open research and accessibility in policy-making
- The evolving role of UKRI in supporting research-policy collaborations
- The future of research engagement in the policy landscape
Join us for an insightful conversation on how open research and innovative platforms like Octopus are reshaping the way research informs policy and drives societal impact.
Show notes
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Episode guests
Nicola Buckley
Chair of the Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) sub-committee and associate director of the Policy Fellowships Programme at the Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP) at University of Cambridge
Dr James Canton
Deputy director of public policy and engagement at the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Episode host
Tim Fellows
Octopus product manager