Who we are
We are a voluntary led organisation of university based knowledge brokers. Chaired by UCL, Leeds and York, UPEN is led and run by its members through sub-committees, and managed by our Network Manager.
UK universities in our network
Sub-committees focused on key areas in academic-policy engagement
Vice-Chairs representing UPEN across England, Scotland and Wales
For universities
Our weekly newsletter keeps members up to date with opportunities, news, funding calls, evidence calls, and job postings. We also work with the membership to provide an events programme tailored to current academic-policy engagement.
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Acting as a conduit between universities and policymakers, UPEN helps strengthen evidence-informed policy with access to expertise and evidence at over 110 UK universities.
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