Will Michel Barnier save Theresa May’s bacon and will historian’s look back on a wasted three months soon after the UK’s June 2016 Referendum?
Catherine Barnard, Professor of EU Law at the University of Cambridge and a Senior Fellow of UK in a Changing Europe tells the Cambridge Public Policy SRI (Strategic Research Initiative) what she thinks of the UK government’s Chequers Deal.
All in a day’s work
Simon Deakin, Catherine Barnard and Brendan Burchell of the Cambridge Public Policy SRI are helping to understand the world of work – the good, the bad, the fair and the future.
Labour, Finance and Inequality: The Insecurity Cycle in British Public Policy
Following the 2008 "global" financial crisis, the viability of globalised financial capitalism was called into question. The resulting fear and uncertainty produced a momentary return to "Keynesian" policies. But as soon as emergency stimuli – and bank bail-outs – appeared to stabilise the situation, there was a sharp reversal; and successive British governments and the financial sector have since attempted to return to business as usual.
Inaugural Social Science and Law Interdisciplinary Conference
The recent Inaugural Social Science and Law Interdisciplinary Conference, held at Jesus College in Cambridge, brought together leading academics from law and the social sciences, including economics, to discuss inequality and the rule of law in the global north and the rising powers, particularly China.
The challenges of experimental government’ seminar series
This seminar series is organised by the Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge
Imagine2027
A programme of events focusing on imagined futures on a range of topics related to inequality from leading speakers.
Images of Care and Dying
Watch a new series of five seminars that explore the difficult feelings and dilemmas presented by end of life care that are felt in the lived experiences of clinicians.
Professor Diane Coyle appointed inaugural Bennett Professor of Public Policy
Professor Diane Coyle, from the University of Manchester, is the inaugural Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge.
What sort of Brexit do the British people want?
New research with King’s Policy Institute and RAND Europe.
New public health policy impact case study on estimating the HIV burden
Read the latest case study from the Public Health: research into policy project
Second 'Policy Impact' guide for researchers published
The second guide in our ‘how to’ series focuses on how to evidence and record academic impact on policy.
Post-Brexit options for the UK: combining legal and economic analysis
Brexit will probably not be the economic catastrophe that many have feared, but uncertainty over the UK’s future trading relationship with the EU and legal complexities stemming from the Great Repeal Act will chill business relationships for the foreseeable future , say lawyers and economists meeting in Cambridge the day after the Article 50 ‘trigger’.
Bennett Professorship of Public Policy
Recruitment process announced for a new professorship in public policy research at Cambridge focused on inequality and economic growth
Policy Impact: a ‘How to’ guide for researchers
Read our practical guide for researchers detailing what policy impact is, why it may be relevant to your research, how to go about it, and what resources there are at Cambridge to help you.
Lent Term 2017 British Politics Seminars
A series of off-the-record insights into life in British politics.
Late Childhood and Adolescence, The Educated Brain Policy Brief
A Policy Brief relating to the ESRC Seminar Series, The Educated Brain
New Comment and Audio Podcasts from our Hinkley Point C Revisited Workshop
Academics, lawyers and policy makers met to discuss the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power contract and the latest policy developments at a Public Policy Workshop. Read the blog and listen to audio podcasts from contributors.
Cambridge Economists Challenge Treasury post-Brexit Forecasting Models
Economists at the Centre for Business Research have challenged the assumptions of the Treasury in their new forecast for the UK economy and the impact of Brexit in 2017.
ESRC Funding Call for Brexit Policy Options
A new call from ESRC to support research activity in relation to the UK leaving the European Union.
Brexit: Global Perspectives - A new blog
Brexit: Global Perspectives aims to focus attention on the wider geopolitical implications of Britain’s decision to leave the EU. Using country spotlight perspectives and thematic symposia, the blog provides an open forum for critical analysis and discussion of diverse global issues and outlooks on Brexit. The blog is curated by Dr Mette Eilstrup-Sangiovanni, Senior Lecturer in International Studies at Cambridge University.
Apply for Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP) Policy Workshop support
Expressions of interest from researchers looking to engage with policy makers, under the ESRC Impact Acceleration Account.
Upcoming: 'In Search of Good Energy Policy' Seminars
Details of good energy policy seminars for Michaelmas and Lent terms.
New Research Post in Public Policy Research and Impact
A new research post is being advertised on an SRI-supported research project examining, 'How is public policy made? A closer look at evidence-based policy and the impact of academic research'
New Website on Multilingualism Research and Policy
To celebrate the European Day of Languages on 26 September, the Multilingualism Research Programme (MEITS) launches its project website which will be central for disseminating information about research and its impact.
Research Impact on Public Health Policy: Antimicrobial Resistance
New case study on public health policy engagement