This afternoon event will comprise of two panels focussed on connecting historians and historical research with policy makers at different levels of governance in the UK. Speakers will reflect on their roles working with and for UK Parliament and Scottish Parliament, and their experiences as researchers engaging with policy makers and processes from within and beyond the higher education sector. The event will conclude with a roundtable discussion to draw out key considerations, challenges, approaches, and opportunities for early career historians interested in policy engagement and impact.
Confirmed speakers:
- Dr Helen McCabe, Thematic Research lead for the Arts and Humanities, UK Parliament Knowledge Exchange Unit
- Dr Abigail Fletcher, Research and Communications Manager, Scottish Parliament
- Professor Philip Murphy, Director of History and Policy
- Dr Henry Irving, Senior Lecturer in Public History, Leeds Beckett University
- Dr Tom Kelsey, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Public Policy, National Institute of Economic and Social Research (formerly Humanities and Public Policy Officer, University of Oxford)
- Dr Ana-Maria Sichani, BRAID Research Fellow and Research Associate in Digital Humanities, School of Advanced Study, University of London
- Dr Sarah Foxen, Knowledge Exchange Lead, UK Parliament Knowledge Exchange Unit
The final programme is available here . Please see the History Lab Plus website for further details.
All welcome– this seminar is free to attend but booking in advance is required.