History & Policy at Leeds

We explore the relevance of historical research for policy making, considering how historians can have an influence, in collaboration with @HistoryPolicy.

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

Our new top tips page for historians engaging with policy makers at local levels https://t.co/6m2DKaMZVU

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

How can historical precedents help us think about current policy towards foreign fighters?

A fascinating interview with Nir Arielli now live on the blog

https://t.co/o61AQEh12W

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

*New on the blog* - Paul Cooke on participatory film and policy engagement

https://t.co/htnDU5UtG1

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

NEW ON THE BLOG - Jonathan Saha discusses the application of history to contemporary political debates

https://t.co/XGJTIqtO2V

[Knowledge Exchange Unit at UK Parliament @UKParl_Research]

Would you like to contribute to a POSTnote (briefing for Parliamentarians) with @POST_UK? Here’s the latest topics they’re writing on, and their full work programme (see thread 👇) - take a look and contact them to be involved! ~Naomi

[History & Policy @HistoryPolicy]

Lucy Delap @suff66 argues that historical research can combat the stereotype that increasing inclusion of disabled workers can lead to a decrease in productivity.
https://t.co/wBZ2TfDD7f

[History & Policy @HistoryPolicy]

Child evacuees in the Second World War - Operation Pied Piper at 80. New on the History of Government blog by @Grace_Huxford https://t.co/v5MDsb586O

[Knowledge Exchange Unit at UK Parliament @UKParl_Research]

Quite a lot going on here at the moment 😮. Do you have questions about it all - prorogation, general elections, Brexit...? Here's a chance to put them to Graeme, @commonslibrary's constitutional law expert, this Friday 6 Sept. Details 👇. ~Naomi

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

NEW BLOG POST! Jessica Meyer on being a Historian of WWI and Research Impact @thehistorygirl1
https://t.co/L7wt5YFEjG

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

@UKParl_Research @RWLDproject up your street?!

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

Listen to Ian Cameron discussing the History of Public Health in Leeds and its value for current and future practices
https://t.co/XKpUTStry2

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

This inquiry could benefit from research on the history of prisons! Might be of interest to @HistPrisnHealth #twitterstorians?

[Justice Committee @CommonsJustice]

New inquiry launched today: We are looking into the ageing prison population. See more info here, including how to send us your written views (by 1 October 2019 please) https://t.co/rdjCnFsGey

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

David Churchill talks about Applications of Historical Research on Public Parks

https://t.co/GEXBHyzdDe

[Knowledge Exchange Unit at UK Parliament @UKParl_Research]

Look! Here's a fantastic list of tips on how to write an influential submission to @HLDemoDigital's inquiry - and these hold true for any other select committee call for evidence also. Really worth a read if you're considering submitting evidence to any inquiry. ~Naomi

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

Did you know that there are 17 committees at the Scottish Parliament?

This short video explains a bit more about what committees do and how you can contribute to them. Find out more about each committee here: https://t.co/qyCZuusmFo

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

New inquiry launched by the Women & Equalities Committee - anyone looking at the history of prostitution? #wmnhist

[Women & Equalities Committee @CommonsWEC]

We are launching an inquiry into prostitution. See our website for further details https://t.co/PLhpMbctpg

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

Historians of social policy and the welfare state, as well as broader social care could offer some interesting insights to this committee #twitterstorians #histchild

[Education Committee @CommonsEd]

Today we launched an inquiry into the children's social care workforce.

🔎Find out more about the inquiry, including the terms of reference here: https://t.co/gk8xxatIMU

@halfon4harlowMP @lucyallan @marionfellows

[Knowledge Exchange Unit at UK Parliament @UKParl_Research]

Departmental select committees are 40 this year! Want to know more about select committees? (You definitely should - they are a great mechanism to have policy impact!) Watch this vid and find out more! ~Sarah

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

On the blog - The Right to Information Movement in India and the role of history

https://t.co/amKDrGyAOx

[Knowledge Exchange Unit at UK Parliament @UKParl_Research]

Super interesting opportunity! for a fellowship with *Government* - looking at Areas of Research Interest and the interaction of research and policy! (We can't wait to see the outputs and conclusions!) 😁👇~Sarah

[History & Policy at Leeds @PolicyHistory]

One for environmental historians #twitterstorians #envhist

[Knowledge Exchange Unit at UK Parliament @UKParl_Research]

🔎New inquiry into net zero government! Submit your ideas here. You've got until mid August, but the sooner the better (the more helpful)! ~Sarah