Surrey Policy Network

Surrey Policy Network's mission is to bring the high-quality research expertise of our academics to the forefront of policymaking. We connect our diverse academic experts with policymakers and other key stakeholders to inform and advise on the policy issues faced today, delivering real-world impact to society.

Join the conversation to shape collaborative, innovative and evidence-based solutions to global challenges.

Join our network

Are you interested in sharing your research with policymakers and keeping up to date with policy opportunities? Surrey Academics can now join Surrey Policy Network to receive updates, opportunities and support throughout your policy engagement journey. Whether you're experienced in influencing policy and engaging stakeholders, or just interested to learn more, we'll be sharing tips, hosting events and supporting you every step of the way. We look forward to connecting with you.

We are thrilled to launch the Surrey Policy Network, showcasing the fantastic breadth of expertise here at the University of Surrey, and encouraging our academic community to engage with policymakers throughout their research. High-quality research is key, but ensuring its ‘discoverability’ is absolutely essential in order to shape evidence-based policy. It is genuinely rewarding as an academic to know that your work is not just reaching decision-makers, but actively benefitting society. Professor Amelia Hadfield, Chair of Surrey Policy Network

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Public and policy engagement is a really important part of what we do, and it was fantastic to engage with Parliament – seeing MPs understand the value of academic research. Professor Prashant Kumar, Co-Director, Institute for Sustainability, Professor and Chair in Air Quality and Health; Founding Director, Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE)

Being proactive and open to opportunities is essential, especially when it is driven by your passion. It's crucial to recognise that civil servants and policymakers are eager to learn from academics, making active engagement an invaluable contribution to evidence-based policymaking. Dr Tan Sui, Associate Professor (Reader) in Materials Engineering

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About us

The University of Surrey a world-class, research-led university committed to research excellence. Our research seeks to answer global challenges, drive innovation and deliver real-world impact.

We are proud to partner with the Open Innovation Team a cross-government unit that works with academics to generate analysis and ideas for policy. They help officials work with evidence and expertise, and help our academics understand how they can work more effectively with government.

Surrey Policy Network is chaired by Prof. Amelia Hadfield (Dean International and Head of Politics) and run by Andrew Gill (Public Affairs Manager) and Lucy Chubbock (Policy Engagement Officer).

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For Surrey academics

You can access training resources and see current policy opportunities via Sharepoint.

For policymakers

Contact us to find experts on hand to inform and advise your policy projects. We look forward to connecting you to our world-class academics and their impactful research.

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