Meet our sub-committees
UPEN sub-committees are a collaborative space for sharing best practice, running dedicated events and producing reports and activity that contribute to key areas of interest in the academic-policy engagement ecosystem. They are chaired by UPEN members and made up of knowledge brokers, academics, policymakers and external partners.
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Areas of Research Interest sub-committee
The Areas of Research Interest (ARI) sub-committee serves as a bridge between national, local and regional ARI and the academic community, enhancing comprehension of research priorities.
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Nicky Buckley
University of Cambridge, CSaP![](https://upen.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/photo.jpg)
Rob Davies
UCL, CLOSER![](https://upen.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rich-Pickford_PORT-1-1-362x363.jpg)
Rich Pickford
Nottingham Trent UniversityArts and Humanities sub-committee
Dedicated to integrating arts and humanities evidence into policy discourse and decision-making processes, the A&H sub-committee facilitates dialogue among academics, policymakers, and other policy actors.
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Laura Bea
UPEN/Southampton![](https://upen.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dicorpo_bio_pic_2024-1-362x363.png)
Rebecca Di Corpo
Bath Spa![](https://upen.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_4519bis-1-1-362x363.png)
Marina Altoe
ExeterDevolved and Regional sub-committee
By providing practical insights into engaging with different levels of government on various policy themes and acknowledging their diverse competences and structures, the D&R sub-committee supports colleagues across the UPEN network on a regional/metropolitan basis.
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Camelia Dijkstra
Wolverhampton (inside England)![](https://upen.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/rebecca-riley-headshot230x212-1-362x363.png)
Rebecca Riley
Birmingham, City-REDI (inside England)![](https://upen.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Scott_Cunningham_500x500-1-362x363.png)
Scott Cunningham
Stratchclyde (outside England)Equality, Diversity and Inclusion sub-committee
Dedicated to promoting a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the academic-policy landscape, the EDI sub-committee aims to address and dismantle systemic barriers, enhance representation, and amplify marginalised voices.
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Dave Blackbell
SPRE![](https://upen.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/team-2@2x-362x363.png)
Olivia Stevenson
UCL![](https://upen.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/team-4@2x-1-362x363.png)
Laura Bea
UPEN/SouthamptonInternational sub-committee
The international sub-committee aims to bridge the gap between policymakers, researchers, and other policy actors worldwide through robust knowledge exchange and dynamic partnerships.
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Yaryna Basystyuk
Southampton![](https://upen.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/will_pryor_-_crop-1-362x363.png)
Will Pryor
Oxford![](https://upen.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-5-1-362x363.png)