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2020-02-10 | |
发布年 | 2020 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
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Researchers are working to identify the most effective way for policymakers to tap into the UK's world-leading research expertise and knowledge. The ultimate aim is to help government officials make robust policy decisions that make a difference to our lives. The development is thanks to the creation of two one-year Areas of Research Interest (ARI) Fellowships. The fellowships are a partnership between the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and the Government Office for Science. The two fellows, an ARI Research Engagement Fellow and an ARI Policy Engagement Fellow, will facilitate strong and effective collaborations between researchers and policymakers, with the longer-term goal to better inform policy and ensure that the UK's world-leading research benefits everyone. The ARI documents, which detail the main research questions facing government departments, are a key platform through which academia can engage with government. This development was in direct response to recommendations in the 2015 Nurse review of the UK Research Councils – reinforced in the Government Chief Scientific Adviser's recent review of how government uses science. Sir Patrick Vallance, Government Chief Scientific Adviser, said: "We must ensure that policy is informed by the best possible evidence. The research community and policy makers need to work more closely together to address some of the most pressing issues our nation faces. "These fellowships provide a significant opportunity to bring together policy makers and researchers in the heart of government to improve outcomes for our citizens." Dr Kathryn Oliver of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, ARI Policy Engagement Fellow, said: "I am very excited to be working with the Government Office for Science, the ESRC and Annette as the Policy ARI Fellow. The ARIs are a real opportunity to transform our understanding of how government can make better use of academic expertise and evidence. "We will be working to learn about and test the best mechanisms to support effective and ethical engagement between government and academia." Professor Annette Boaz of Kingston University, ARI Research Engagement Fellow, said: "This commitment by ESRC and the Government Office for Science is a timely and important step towards making better use of research evidence in policy in the UK. As the ARI Research Fellow, I will work with Kathryn to build on what we know about the importance of engagement, and recognise good practice around the existing ARI work. "The next step is to reach out to the UK research community, to develop innovative and effective research engagement mechanisms, and to create opportunities for policy-relevant research and engagement activities." Jennifer Rubin, ESRC's Executive Chair, said: "We are delighted to collaborate with the Government Office for Science to help bring our world-leading research base closer to those with pressing policy questions through the Areas of Research Interest published by Government departments. "This is an important chance to evolve ways of working across to inform policy and improve outcomes for the wider public at a time of significant change and investment." Professor Boaz will identify and convene research expertise appropriate to address selected ARIs and enable dialogue with government departments to refine and develop the ARIs. Dr Oliver will engage policymakers across government to enable development and delivery of evidence-informed and innovative methods and tools to facilitate interactions between cross-disciplinary/sector expert groups of researchers and policy makers to support refinement of ARIs. The fellowships will last for one year, with the potential to extend to two years, and started in December 2019. ESRC has awarded each fellow up to £100,000, with both fellows seconded into the Government Office for Science. ENDS ContactFor media enquiries, contact press@ukri.org or Tamera Jones, 0734 202 5443, tamera.jones@ukri.org Notes
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来源平台 | The Economic and Social Research Council |
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/228186 |
专题 | 资源环境科学 |
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