Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence

Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from academia to legislatures is key to all three.

Taylor Scott, Associate Research Professor of Human Development and Family Studies and Director of the Research Translation Platform, Penn State • conversation
Jan. 17, 2024 ~9 min

Coronavirus: record ethnicity on all death certificates to start building a clearer picture

Coronavirus is hitting some communities harder than others. But a lack of very basic data categorisation means it's difficult for the UK government to tailor its response.

Olivia Stevenson, Head of Public Policy, UCL • conversation
May 11, 2020 ~5 min


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