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09.03.2026

Regional Areas of Research Interest: Challenges, opportunities and next steps

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15.07.2026 Claire Smithson, Andrew Mycock, Nicola Buckley

Report: A review of ‘Areas of Research Interest’ (ARIs) as a mechanism for research-policy engagement

Areas of Research Interest Evaluation and impact Knowledge mobilisation & brokerage

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09.07.2026 UPEN team

A year in the life of UPEN: 2025-26 insights

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22.06.2026 Jonathan Breckon

What works in professional development? A short review of reviews

Knowledge mobilisation & brokerage

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22.06.2026 Jonathan Breckon, Joe Armstrong, Neil Heckels

Interim report: Mapping the supply of and demand for professional development relating to academic policy engagement

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Knowledge mobilisation & brokerage UPEN

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09.03.2026 Charlotte Campbell, Rob Davies, Melissa Hawkins, Max French, Charlotte Pell

Regional Areas of Research Interest: Challenges, opportunities and next steps

Areas of Research Interest Engaging with local and regional authorities

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18.11.2025 Prof Arlene Holmes-Henderson, MBE, Pippa Lewin

Report: How and where is policy engagement recognised and rewarded in Higher Education?

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24.07.2025 Laura Bea, Sarah Chaytor

Building capacity, delivering impact: The use of the Policy Support Fund in universities

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10.06.2025 University of Leeds; Leeds City Council; UPEN

Lessons from Leeds: New case study explores the piloting of Areas of Research Interest (ARI) in local government

Areas of Research Interest Engaging with local and regional authorities

28.04.2025 Jonathan Breckon, Sarah Chaytor, Alison Clarke, Hannah Durrant, Olivia Stevenson

Hidden Talents: Core Competencies of Knowledge Mobilisers Working in Public Policy

CAPE Knowledge mobilisation & brokerage

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