Connecting universities with public policy
Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) is a central space for academics, policy actors, and professional services staff who undertake and support academic-policy engagement. We champion academic policy engagement to strengthen evidence-informed policymaking in the UK.
What we doWho we are
We are a UK-wide network of universities, research institutions, and policy organisations. Led by and for our members, UPEN is co-chaired by UCL and the Universities of Huddersfield and Leeds. With staff distributed across the UK and a core team based at UCL, we deliver a range of programmes, events, and services to strengthen academic-policy engagement.
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
Your dedicated network for policy engagement. We offer a collaborative community to learn from peers, a streamlined way to connect with policy opportunities, and expert training to enhance your institution’s capabilities.
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Your single point of entry to academic expertise. We provide a trusted route to connect with researchers and evidence from universities across the UK.
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