For those who want a break from Burnham news… NEW @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report out today by @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social, Saudamini Sigdel and I on how govt can better engage with researchers & bring their evidence, insights and expertise into policy making.

Government and academia: How government can better engage with researchers | Institute for Government

Government has made great strides in opening itself up to inputs from the UK’s world-leading university sector – but it can do still more.

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🎓 Researchers: Discover how your evidence can shape policy. Our interactive online workshop explores UK government and policymaking - and provides practical engagement skills. Limited to 20 participants per session. Book now: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ifg-academy/...

Policy impact for researchers: Public one day virtual training workshops at the IfG | Institute for Government

A virtual one-day workshop on understanding and engaging with UK government and policy making.

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Great explanatory thread on by-elections by my @ifgacademy.bsky.social colleague Alice

Alice Lilly@aliceolilly.bsky.social · last mo.

On byelections, writs, and timetables. 1. For a by-election to be held, a writ (a document calling for an election to take place in a particular constituency) needs to be sent to the constituency returning officer who will oversee the election.

👋 Meet the IfG Academy team! We’re kicking off a thread to introduce the people behind our work – what they do and what they’re passionate about. First up…

Here’s an explainer on how how direct ministerial appointments to the Lords (among other things) work, originally written when a previous PM chose to appoint a former senior politician to the Lords to serve as foreign secretary…

Joining and leaving the House of Lords | Institute for Government

Most Lords members are life peers – nominated for their lifetime, but without their peerage passing to their children.

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We at @ifgacademy.bsky.social have the pleasure of supporting the current cohort of UKRI Policy Fellows via a training programme that sits alongside the fellowships, so we get to see how valuable the fellowships can be- do apply for the next cohort!

UK Research and Innovation@ukri.org · 2mo ago

UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 are now open!🚨 Apply for an 18-month fellowship to work in a UK or devolved government host partner, an arm’s length body or What Works Network member, to address pressing national and global challenges. Deadline 10 September 2026: www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

Highlight of the week so far: delivering a @ifgacademy.bsky.social session for the @britishacademy.bsky.social Elevate programme with the wonderful @profarlenehh.bsky.social and @teodorgrama.bsky.social. The sun shone in York and delegates were very thoughtful on how best to engage with government.

We haven't posted on Bluesky about the IfG Academy's work for a while – but we've been really busy. Here's a round-up of what we've been up to www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ifg-academy

IfG Academy | Institute for Government

We help those working in government to improve it, and those outside government to understand and engage with it.

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Policy impact for researchers 📣 Join us for a virtual one-day workshop on understanding and engaging with UK government and policy making. Our first available workshop takes place on Wednesday 4 June – sign up now www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ifg-academy/...

Our policy impact workshops are designed to equip academic researchers with the knowledge and skills they need to find and engage with policy makers. Bookings now open – our first available workshop takes place on Wednesday 4 June. Find out more 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ifg-academy/...

Last chance to apply! 🚨 Applications for our Learning and Development Officer role will close on Sunday 11 May at 11:59pm. You'll be working with our IfG Academy to deliver high quality workshops for those working inside and outside government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

Really exciting opportunity for someone nerdy about government and keen to use L&D to help make it better!! And you'll be working with a great team. Only a few days left to apply....

Institute for Government@instituteforgovernment.org.uk · last yr.

Last chance to apply! 🚨 Applications for our Learning and Development Officer role will close on Sunday 11 May at 11:59pm. You'll be working with our IfG Academy to deliver high quality workshops for those working inside and outside government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

Work with us! We are seeking a new Learning and Development Officer to join our team. Applications will close on Sunday 11 May🚨 Find out more about the role 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

How can the arts and humanities better support public policy and government decision making? This week explored through our three-day Engaging with Government workshop with the AHRC. Find out more about our work on engaging with government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ifg-academy/...

As the IfG Academy celebrates its second anniversary, we've been looking back at a really busy 2024 - here are all the things we got up to last year!