BlogUnderstanding academic policy engagement
Interconnecting islands: evolving the research-policy ecosystem
Why we need more join up to establish a culture of working together in academic policy engagement.
Case StudyCollaborative projectsLocal and regional engagement
Anthropology By Children (ABC) and Islington Council: a CAPE fellowship collaboration case study
This case study explores the ways in which inclusive research can provide a rich foundation for successful collaboration between academics and policy-makers and a better future for participants.
Report / paperUnderstanding academic policy engagement
Perceptions and Experiences of Academic Policy Engagement in UK Higher Education Institutions
A report exploring on the ground experiences of academics and professional services staff undertaking academic policy engagement in universities.
BlogUnderstanding academic policy engagement
A typology and discussion of interactions between CAPE academic policy engagement mechanisms
We discuss how multiple methods of academic policy engagement can mutually reinforce each other, leading to greater volume and depth of engagement.
BlogUnderstanding academic policy engagement
Collaboratively and at scale: lending CAPE’s experience to the challenge of describing knowledge mobilisation
The CAPE team reflect on what we’ve learnt about roles that sit at the interface between universities and policy organisations.
BlogCollaborative projects
Applying for co-production funding in academic policy engagement: lessons from the CAPE Collaboration Fund
CAPE explores how to write a strong application when applying for collaborative funding between an academic and a policy partner.
BlogKnowledge exchangeUnderstanding academic policy engagement
Why are knowledge exchange events in academic policy engagement so important?
Seven things you need to think about before running a knowledge exchange event.
Report / paperUnderstanding academic policy engagement
Lessons from literature and practice: how to support successful academic-policy engagement
We explore common insights from the recent increase in literature on academic policy engagement.
BlogUnderstanding academic policy engagement
Improving learning opportunities for policy engagement: lessons from the CAPE consortium
Our colleagues at Nesta leading our training workstream, share reflections on how to improve training and learning provision for academics who are engaging with policy.
Toolkit / guideLocal and regional engagement
Co-production in Regional Academic-Policy Engagement: Developing Optimal Conditions
A guide explaining the key principles of co-production and exploring how to plan for co-production in regional academic policy engagement.
BlogCase StudyPolicy fellowships
Spending 12 months embedded in the academic world: reflections from CAPE Policy Fellow Roshnee Patel
CAPE Policy Fellow Roshnee Patel explores why she’s taken a year out from the Ministry of Justice to reflect on her policy approaches.
Podcast
CAPEcast episode 7: 1 million scientists, 100 million hours
Ruth Morgan, Professor of Crime and Forensic Science at UCL, calls for 1 million scientists to do 100 million hours of policy engagement.