Science Policy Seminar

Interested in Science Policy? Come along to find out what exactly it is, benefits and challenges of engaging with policy makers and potential career paths. External speakers from GO-Science will share their insight on collaborating with academics to inform policy alongside a panel discussion and networking opportunities.

Please sign up here- https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/leeds/science-policy-seminar

Event Schedule:

• 12pm: Lunch
• 12:40pm: Ciara Higham - “What is science policy? An ECR perspective”
• 1:15pm: The Academic Engagement Team at the Government Office for Science  - “Routes into Government for Academics”
• 2:15pm: Coffee/tea break
• 2:40pm: Panel discussion - Challenges and benefits of engagement between academia and policymakers, with advice to ECRs interested in policy
• 3:25: Closing remarks
• 3:30: End of event