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Upcoming events

How “Woke” Is EDI?

September 2, 2026 18:00 – 20:00
SOAS Influencing the Corridors of Power project
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Resident Voice and Local Power

September 15, 2026 10:30 – 16:30
Local Trust and the Institute for Collective Place Leadership at Teesside University
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International Policy Engagement Summit on Global Economic Governance

October 2, 2026 09:15 – 17:00
Aston University, in partnership with UPEN
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Department for Work and Pensions 2026 Areas of Research Interest launch

October 6, 2026 15:00 – 16:00
Department for Work and Pensions with UPEN
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Longitudinal Analysis for Policy Development

October 21, 2026 09:30 – 12:30
Understanding Society
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