PolicyWISE

We bring people and research together to help find solutions to issues facing policymakers across the UK and Ireland.

[Enlighten @enlighten_scot]

As the dust begins to settle on the election results, join us for an online discussion on Tuesday reflecting on what happened & what’s next.
In partnership with @_policywise Director @chrisdeerin will be joined by @ailsa_henderson, Jane Runeckles, @anwen_elias and @eliz_lloyd .

[PolicyWISE @_policywise]

Elections are coming next month, but the UK still struggles to learn from its own policy successes. In a new piece for Civil Service World, Catherine argue this isn’t about evidence, but incentives, systems, and political will.

[Civil Service World @CSWnews]

"Policy differences are still treated as a problem to manage, rather than a practical tool for improving policymaking"
https://t.co/TSXEYdrdj3

[Enlighten @enlighten_scot]

Join us on 20 April at 1.30pm for an online discussion looking at school education in Wales & Scotland ahead of the election.

This is a joint discussion with @_policywise. Full details and to sign up:
https://t.co/8hpPXkzavq

[Scottish Parliament Information Centre @SPICe_Research]

Our latest guest blog from Dewi Knight, Director @_policywise explores new polling undertaken by PolicyWISE and what it shows about the attitudes held by those living in Scotland in relation to how @GOVUK and @scotgov work together. https://t.co/bIr20Iy8kh

[PolicyWISE @_policywise]

Our Director has been sharing his thoughts with @HEPI_news about what the next @WelshGovernment (whatever it may look like) needs to set up to support students in Wales.

[Higher Education Policy Institute @HEPI_news]

New Post: Welsh Week: a little less conversation please… https://t.co/IyU5WseNE0

[PolicyWISE @_policywise]

Governments in Scotland, Wales and Westminster are failing to deliver on the public’s priorities because they don't work together, according to new polling. Just 26% of Scots and 20% of people in Wales believe devolved and UK Government cooperate. https://t.co/OATbW2bu6w

[PolicyWISE @_policywise]

Public confidence in intergovernmental working across the UK is worryingly low. https://t.co/ZzbWypGOht

[Enlighten @enlighten_scot]

Join us on Mon 26 Feb for an online event discussing exclusive new polling in Scotland & Wales and what it might mean. Our panel includes
@McEwen_Nicola
Charlie Buckley @Moreincommon_
Dewi Knight @_policywise
and chaired by our director @chrisdeerin

https://t.co/DwkcURZbBo

[PolicyWISE @_policywise]

🎉 Highly commended! Delighted that PolicyWISE was runner-up in the ‘One to Watch’ category at the first @SmartThinktanks awards - just 2 years since launching our site, newsletter & WISE in 5s. What an adventure improving understanding of devolution! More to follow...

[Enlighten @enlighten_scot]

Following our recent report by @WLDGH, which argued for a change to the school calendar, Dewi Knight from @_policywise outlines the attempt by the Welsh Government to make similar changes.
Read the full article here: https://t.co/i2BPqPCZDQ

[Pivotal @pivotalpolicy]

"When digital spaces become unsafe, people can lose anchors that supports their wellbeing. The impact does not stop when the screen turns off." Dr Zhraa Alhaboby, @ZAlhaboby, from @OUBelfast, is this week's guest writer on Pivotal Platform. https://t.co/32Gvz8nPlR

[The OU in Northern Ireland @OUBelfast]

During #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek, we spotlight new @OpenUniversity research by Dr Zhraa Alhaboby on cyber-victimisation of disabled people in Northern Ireland.

1 in 3 disabled adults face online abuse – most without support.

It’s not just a digital safety issue. It’s a public health crisis.

Read the blog published by @pivotalpolicy: https://t.co/KjWZpKTLQY

@ZAlhaboby @VictimSupportNI @HCASNI @_policywise

[Faculty of Business & Law, The Open University @OU_FBL]

💡 AI Literacy is a business Imperative!

While it’s framed around public policy, the insights are highly relevant for business professionals too.

📄 Read the report here: https://t.co/O3ftnUiR4x

#AIinBusiness #DigitalTransformation #PolicyWISE #AIliteracy

[Bennett Institute for Public Policy @BennettInst]

The Council of the Nations & Regions meets today—uniting leaders from across the UK.

A new Bennett Institute & @_policywise report shows how, if well-designed, the Council could boost UK governance & policymaking across devolved & regional powers.

https://t.co/ZJNEOAQhJl

[PolicyWISE @_policywise]

Can tomorrow's Council of Nations & Regions meeting navigate the big and small 'P' politics of national and local #devolution?

Watch our webinar with @michaelkenny_, Alex Walker (@BennettInst) & Dewi Knight: https://t.co/FufreRUtrg

Read our report: https://t.co/QU4iuo5wp7

[Bennett Institute for Public Policy @BennettInst]

What is the Council of the Nations & Regions for?

A new report by the Bennett Institute's @michaelkenny_ & Alex Walker, & @_policywise's Dewi Knight, features in an op-ed from @martinkettle @guardian about the UK’s Council of the Nations & Regions.

https://t.co/dnqqq5Gyns

[PolicyWISE @_policywise]

Devolution is in focus ahead of elections in Wales, Scotland & mayoralties increasing in England. We worked with @BennettInst to explore why the Council of the Nations and Regions matters, its purpose, the English dimension & lessons from abroad.

[Bennett Institute for Public Policy @BennettInst]

Drawing on in-depth research, Alex Walker & @michaelkenny_ set out why the Council of the Nations and Regions matters for devolution in times of political fragmentation.

In a new blog, they discuss what’s needed to make it work.

https://t.co/cswm96NVwR

[Bennett Institute for Public Policy @BennettInst]

Drawing on in-depth research, Alex Walker & @michaelkenny_ set out why the Council of the Nations and Regions matters for devolution in times of political fragmentation.

In a new blog, they discuss what’s needed to make it work.

https://t.co/cswm96NVwR

[PolicyWISE @_policywise]

Did you know that regulations relating to cosmetic procedures are different throughout UK and Ireland?

Concerning stories like these show the importance of policy keeping up with demand for "aesthetic procedures".

https://t.co/MeyhXK359Y

[PolicyWISE @_policywise]

This week the festive edition of our monthly newsletter landed in inboxes.

In true holiday spirit (and with a little self-nomination), we kicked off the inaugural 12 Days of PolicyWISE🎄
Here’s a look at what 2024 brought us: