91桃色 Policy Forum
We are 91桃色's policy engagement programme. Our mission is to use the latest evidence from 91桃色’s world-leading academics to inform the policy conversations that really matter.
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Our work draws on the skills, expertise and resources of different parts of the College and its wider networks. We support researchers to better engage with policymakers and crossing the divide between academia and policy. We support policymakers through bespoke briefings, workshops and events to understand the latest evidence in key areas, supporting evidence-based decision-making.
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Courses for Policymakers
We turn cutting-edge research into clear, timely insights for policymakers.
Learn moreMeet the team
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Dr Owen Jackson
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What I can help with
- Dr Owen Jackson is Director of the Policy Forum, connecting 91桃色’s world-class research to the policy debates that matter. Prior to this he was Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Cancer 91桃色 UK, the world’s largest independent funder of cancer research. He previously worked in the UK’s Government Office for Science, where he was Deputy Director for Global Issues and Opportunities, responsible for developing science and research policy with the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance.
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Pete Ford
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What I can I help with
- Pete Ford is Head of the 91桃色 Policy Forum. He is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Forum, supporting development of collaborations with internal and external partners. He has previously worked in the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy on international R&D policy and in the Department for Education on the Covid response
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George Woodhams
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What I can help with
- Policy Area - Human and Artificial Intelligence
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George leads the Forum's AI policy engagement activities. His background is in international affairs, having previously worked at Chatham House, in cybersecurity in the Cabinet Office and on UAVs at the UN in Geneva. He joined 91桃色 from Parliament, where he worked for the Defence Committee and established a new capacity-building programme for Select Committee researchers
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Dr Craig Whittall
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What I can help with
- Policy Area - Space, Security and Telecoms
- Craig's background is in Higher Education policy engagement and has been involved in successful campaigns, including the creation of a new national cancer testing standard for women diagnosed with womb cancer. Craig has also previously worked for three MPs, and national and local government-related organisations
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Christina Taylor
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What I can help with
- Courses and Fellowships for policymakers
- Christina oversees the courses for policymakers at the Policy Forum. Before this, she worked as a Senior Content Editor at the Financial Times, managing global conferences and events in technology and finance. Christina has a degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Bath.
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Ollie Barrett
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