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  • Hidden Talents: Core Competencies of Knowledge Mobilisers

    September 23, 2025 12:30 – 14:00

    UPEN, online

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    CAPE’s report, ‘Hidden Talents: Core Competencies of Knowledge Mobilisers Working in Public Policy’ explores the world of the knowledge mobiliser and the diverse range of skills that are required to work at the interface between academia and policy. At this event we will discuss the key findings of the research.

  • Tenants’ experience of decarbonising social housing – a fair and equitable transition? Lessons from Wales

    October 1, 2025 12:30 – 13:30

    PolicyWISE, The Open University, online

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    This insightful webinar will be sharing the research findings of decarbonising social housing in Wales. All UK governments accept that decarbonisation of our homes is essential to meet the ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions. However, this transition poses significant challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations who may face new injustices because of the changes.

  • International Policy Engagement Summit on Climate Policy

    October 3, 2025 10:00 – 16:30

    Conference Aston, University of Aston campus, Birmingham, B4 7ET

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  • Long-Term, National Strategy – how do we make it a core capability of the state? Lessons from this year’s Heywood Fellowship on national strategy as a true UK-wide endeavour

    October 9, 2025 12:00 – 13:00

    PolicyWISE, The Open University, online

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    This is a pivotal moment for the UK where a shifting global order, climate change, demographics, the technological transformation of the economy and society, intergenerational fairness, public trust in institutions and democracy are all influencing our future outlook. Join us for this exclusive webinar where this year’s Heywood Fellow, Lucy Smith, and project colleagues will share their work and recommendations on designing a contemporary practice of national strategy.