Inclusive working for smarter policy


We are the think tank that works with parliamentarians, business and the public sector to help improve policy.

Founded in 1995, we are not-for-profit, cross-party, independent and transparent.

By working inclusively, we develop policy ideas that are practically achievable and politically possible.  

Research

Independent, evidence-based research to help improve public policymaking across government. Our recent reports include:

Carbon Connect
Distributed Generation: From Cinderella to Centre Stage
December 2012



The Skills Commission
Specialisation in Further Public and Private Education
December 2012


Associate Parliamentary Sustainable Resource Group
Sustainable Skills: The Future of the Waste Management Industry
November 2012


The Westminster Sustainable Business Forum
Sustainable Solutions: Raising the Water Mark
November 2012



Higher Education Commission
Postgraduate Education
October 2012

 

Chronic Pain Policy Coalition
Putting Pain on the Agenda
July 2012




 

Events

Over 150 events per year, promoting dialogue and cooperation in UK policymaking.
























 

 
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News

Launch of Postgraduate Education report
December 2012

The Higher Education Commission has published its inaugural report, urging key policy changes to ensure UK postgraduate education remains world class. Click here to read Postgraduate Education and watch the PolicyConnectTV event video below.


Above: Universities Minister David Willetts MP welcomes the new report



Above (From L to R): Julian Huppert MP, Inquiry Chair Dr Graham Spittle CBE, Rt Hon David Willetts MP, Shabana Mamood MP, Barry Sheerman MP

Watch the event video here:


 


PolicyConnectTV



PolicyConnectTV is Policy Connect's bespoke video channel, hosted on YouTube. Click here to watch dozens of videos covering our events, research and thought-leadership. Below is a selection of recent videos.


Skills Commission: Shadow FE Minister Gordon Marsden welcomes new Skills Commission report on specialisation in FE
December 201


Associate Parliamentary Manufacturing Group: Future of UK Manufacturing event with Chris White MP
September 2012


All-Party Parliamentary Carbon Monoxide Group: Green Deal Safety event with Greg Barker MP and Luciana Berger MP
July 2012


Westminster Sustainable Business Forum: Mary Creagh MP welcomes new WSBF water report
November 2012