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H&P Director Dr. Andrew Blick interviewed about Obama and the EU referendum
H&P Director Dr. Andrew Blick was interviewed by TV-Avisen, the flagship news programme of the Danish public television channel DR1.
Read MoreOvercoming ideological differences – Our latest case study
In our latest case study, we look at Alastair Reid, a labour historian and co-founder of the History & Policy Trade Union Forum. This case study looks at why Alastair Reid decided to set up the Forum, what he believes it has achieved, and how it has influenced his thinking on the relevance of history to current issues.
Read MoreHistory & Policy participates in BIS Policy week
History & Policy recently took part in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 'Policy Week', as part of a session entitled 'Policy Making: Why Should We Care?', attended by a variety of departmental staff.
Read MoreHistory & Policy seminar discusses the role of women in Parliament
History & Policy, in conjunction with Unlock Democracy, held an event in the House of Commons on the past and present experiences of women in Parliament.
Read MorePolicy Engagement Training in History and the Social Sciences
H&P will run a two day training course on 22nd March and 25th April 2016 for academics to learn how the policy-making process works, and how to engage with policy makers and shapers.
Read MoreAHRC funded bursaries available for policy training workshops
H&P is delighted to announce the availability of five bursaries, available to academics at any UK Higher Education institution, to join our policy engagement workshops in 2016.
Read MoreThe Oxford School of Industrial Relations conference
On Saturday 24 October 2015 around 70 Industrial Relations academics, Historians, Trade Unionists and Managers gathered for a day conference at Nuffield College, Oxford to reflect on 50 years of Industrial Relations academic research and public policy.
Read MoreRole of women MPs in Parliament – Unlock Democracy and History & Policy Event
Unlock Democracy and History & Policy are jointly hosting an event on the role of women MPs in Parliament, taking place on Monday, December 14, 2015, 6:30pm 8:00pm. It is the first in a series that will bring together practitioners and historians to discuss democratic reform issues.
Read MoreHistory & Policy and Friends of the Earth Workshop
On Nov 16th, a group of 25 or so campaigners and historians gathered to continue a discussion initiated at two prior workshops co-organised by History & Policy and Friends of the Earth.
Read MoreH&P briefs Home Office on lessons from history
Professor Richard Roberts, Director of the ICBH and Professor of Contemporary History, and Dr. Chris Williams, Senior Lecturer in History and the Open University, last week took part in a history workshop with senior Home Office officials, considering spending cuts in the Home Office from an historic perspective.
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