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We bring people and research together to help find solutions to issues facing policymakers across the UK and Ireland.
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HIGHLY COMMENDED! We are pleased that @policywise.bsky.social was runner up in the "1 to watch" category at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social awards. 2 years since we launched website, newsletter & Wise in 5s. What an adventure launching a new initiative to build understanding of devolution.
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
HIGHLY COMMENDED! We are pleased that @policywise.bsky.social was runner up in the "1 to watch" category at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social awards. 2 years since we launched website, newsletter & Wise in 5s. What an adventure launching a new initiative to build understanding of devolution.
Bridging Divides: Lessons in Cross-Nation Collaboration from the PolicyWISE Roundtables from @cmay99.bsky.social
100+ leaders discussed intergovernmental relations and collaborative policymaking across the UK and Ireland.
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100+ leaders discussed intergovernmental relations and collaborative policymaking across the UK and Ireland.
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Bridging divides: lessons in cross-nation collaboration from the PolicyWISE roundtables.
Bridging divides: lessons in cross-nation collaboration from the PolicyWISE roundtables. In a time of shifting power dynamics, widening regional disparities, and voting volatility, how can the nations...
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July 16, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Bridging Divides: Lessons in Cross-Nation Collaboration from the PolicyWISE Roundtables from @cmay99.bsky.social
100+ leaders discussed intergovernmental relations and collaborative policymaking across the UK and Ireland.
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100+ leaders discussed intergovernmental relations and collaborative policymaking across the UK and Ireland.
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🚨Report by @drdonnasmith.bsky.social & Dan Taylor with @policywise.bsky.social out now!
"Engaging the disengaged: a guide for policymakers & campaigners" explores practical ways to engage disengaged groups in democracy.
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"Engaging the disengaged: a guide for policymakers & campaigners" explores practical ways to engage disengaged groups in democracy.
🔗Read here: fass.open.ac.uk/sites/fass.o...
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July 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🚨Report by @drdonnasmith.bsky.social & Dan Taylor with @policywise.bsky.social out now!
"Engaging the disengaged: a guide for policymakers & campaigners" explores practical ways to engage disengaged groups in democracy.
🔗Read here: fass.open.ac.uk/sites/fass.o...
@openuniversity.bsky.social
"Engaging the disengaged: a guide for policymakers & campaigners" explores practical ways to engage disengaged groups in democracy.
🔗Read here: fass.open.ac.uk/sites/fass.o...
@openuniversity.bsky.social
Tomorrow our monthly newsletter will land in your inbox with insights into exciting events we have coming up at PolicyWISE, a look back on the last 12 months, our Active Travel Wise in 5 and much more!
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Home page for PolicyWISE. PolicyWISE is a unique UK and Ireland comparative policy research and knowledge exchange initiative that changes and improves how governments and academics work together in a...
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July 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Tomorrow our monthly newsletter will land in your inbox with insights into exciting events we have coming up at PolicyWISE, a look back on the last 12 months, our Active Travel Wise in 5 and much more!
There's still time to be added to our mailing list by subscribing here: www.policywise.org.uk
There's still time to be added to our mailing list by subscribing here: www.policywise.org.uk
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Our report from last month with @policywise.bsky.social on the landscape of UK intergovernmental relations and the role of the Council can be found here: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/publications...
A more collaborative way of governing? Why the UK's Council of the Nations and Regions matters - Bennett Institute for Public Policy
The Council of the Nations and Regions represents an opportunity to foster better relations between the key players in the territorial government of the UK – the UK’s central government, its devolved ...
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June 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Our report from last month with @policywise.bsky.social on the landscape of UK intergovernmental relations and the role of the Council can be found here: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/publications...
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Starmer is meeting with the devolved heads of government and English regional mayors today for the second instalment of the Council of Nations & Regions
Good time to read our report with @policywise.bsky.social to find out what it is & why it matters!
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Good time to read our report with @policywise.bsky.social to find out what it is & why it matters!
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/publications...
A more collaborative way of governing? Why the UK's Council of the Nations and Regions matters - Bennett Institute for Public Policy
The Council of the Nations and Regions represents an opportunity to foster better relations between the key players in the territorial government of the UK – the UK’s central government, its devolved ...
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May 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Starmer is meeting with the devolved heads of government and English regional mayors today for the second instalment of the Council of Nations & Regions
Good time to read our report with @policywise.bsky.social to find out what it is & why it matters!
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/publications...
Good time to read our report with @policywise.bsky.social to find out what it is & why it matters!
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/publications...
Can tomorrow's Council of Nations & Regions meeting navigate the big and small 'P' politics of national and local #devolution?
Watch our webinar with @michaelkenny.bsky.social @alwalker.bsky.social & Dewi Knight www.youtube.com/watch?v=tru3...
Read our report www.policywise.org.uk/about/inter-...
Watch our webinar with @michaelkenny.bsky.social @alwalker.bsky.social & Dewi Knight www.youtube.com/watch?v=tru3...
Read our report www.policywise.org.uk/about/inter-...
Watch the Webinar: "A More Collaborative Form of Governance?
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May 22, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Can tomorrow's Council of Nations & Regions meeting navigate the big and small 'P' politics of national and local #devolution?
Watch our webinar with @michaelkenny.bsky.social @alwalker.bsky.social & Dewi Knight www.youtube.com/watch?v=tru3...
Read our report www.policywise.org.uk/about/inter-...
Watch our webinar with @michaelkenny.bsky.social @alwalker.bsky.social & Dewi Knight www.youtube.com/watch?v=tru3...
Read our report www.policywise.org.uk/about/inter-...
Devolution is in focus ahead of elections in Wales, Scotland & mayoralties increasing in England. We worked with @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk to explore why the Council of the Nations and Regions matters, its purpose, the English dimension & lessons from abroad.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Devolution is in focus ahead of elections in Wales, Scotland & mayoralties increasing in England. We worked with @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk to explore why the Council of the Nations and Regions matters, its purpose, the English dimension & lessons from abroad.
www.policywise.org.uk/about/inter-...
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Watch the Webinar: "A More Collaborative Form of Governance? UK Intergovernmental Relations and the Council of Nations and Regions." youtu.be/tru34dF5EvQ
The webinar explored new research calling for a step change in UK Intergovernmental Relations through the Council of the Nations and Regions.
The webinar explored new research calling for a step change in UK Intergovernmental Relations through the Council of the Nations and Regions.
Watch the Webinar: "A More Collaborative Form of Governance?
Watch the Webinar: "A More Collaborative Form of Governance? UK Intergovernmental Relations and the Council of Nations and Regions." You can now watch the recording of our recent webinar, which explored new research calling for a step change in UK Intergovernmental Relations through the Council of the Nations and Regions. We discussed a new model of collaborative governance, the purpose and remit of the Council, the English dimension, and international examples of good intergovernmental relations. Our panellists, and report co-authors, were: Dewi Knight (PolicyWISE, The Open University) Professor Michael Kenny and Alex Walker (The Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge) The event was chaired by Catherine May (PolicyWISE, The Open University), and took place live on the 13th of May.
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May 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Watch the Webinar: "A More Collaborative Form of Governance? UK Intergovernmental Relations and the Council of Nations and Regions." youtu.be/tru34dF5EvQ
The webinar explored new research calling for a step change in UK Intergovernmental Relations through the Council of the Nations and Regions.
The webinar explored new research calling for a step change in UK Intergovernmental Relations through the Council of the Nations and Regions.
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What a view! Happy to be back in Llandudno for the launch of the @openuniversity.bsky.social @taipawb.bsky.social report into Tenants’s experience of decarbonising social housing. @policywise.bsky.social we’re looking into how the findings can be shared across UK/Ireland.
May 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
What a view! Happy to be back in Llandudno for the launch of the @openuniversity.bsky.social @taipawb.bsky.social report into Tenants’s experience of decarbonising social housing. @policywise.bsky.social we’re looking into how the findings can be shared across UK/Ireland.
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🗓 Join our webinar today - Tuesday 13 May at 13:00 - to hear from the authors - @michaelkenny.bsky.social @alwalker.bsky.social & Dewi Knight - & ask your questions.
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May 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🗓 Join our webinar today - Tuesday 13 May at 13:00 - to hear from the authors - @michaelkenny.bsky.social @alwalker.bsky.social & Dewi Knight - & ask your questions.
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Hear about our new report, co-authored by @michaelkenny.bsky.social @alwalker.bsky.social & Dewi Knight, launching tomorrow in a free webinar on UK Intergovernmental Relations and the Council of the Nations and Regions.
Tuesday 13 May
13:00-14:00
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9af39...
Tuesday 13 May
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Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9af39...
May 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Hear about our new report, co-authored by @michaelkenny.bsky.social @alwalker.bsky.social & Dewi Knight, launching tomorrow in a free webinar on UK Intergovernmental Relations and the Council of the Nations and Regions.
Tuesday 13 May
13:00-14:00
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9af39...
Tuesday 13 May
13:00-14:00
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9af39...
Tomorrow! Join Dewi Knight, @alwalker.bsky.social and @michaelkenny.bsky.social to hear why the Council of Nations and Regions matters and the importance of working with all UK leaders no matter the politics....
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#intergovernmentalrelations #ukpolitics #webinar
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#intergovernmentalrelations #ukpolitics #webinar
May 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Tomorrow! Join Dewi Knight, @alwalker.bsky.social and @michaelkenny.bsky.social to hear why the Council of Nations and Regions matters and the importance of working with all UK leaders no matter the politics....
Sign up www.policywise.org.uk/node/671
#intergovernmentalrelations #ukpolitics #webinar
Sign up www.policywise.org.uk/node/671
#intergovernmentalrelations #ukpolitics #webinar
Free Webinar next Tuesday 1pm, discussing our new research report (alongside @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk) into UK Intergovernmental Relations and the Council of Nations and Regions. Sign up here! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9af39...
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May 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Free Webinar next Tuesday 1pm, discussing our new research report (alongside @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk) into UK Intergovernmental Relations and the Council of Nations and Regions. Sign up here! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9af39...
Why should 16 year olds get the vote?
Our latest blog, with contribution from Donna Smith, looks at our most recent Wise in 5: Voting Age, sharing insights from across the UK and Ireland.
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Our latest blog, with contribution from Donna Smith, looks at our most recent Wise in 5: Voting Age, sharing insights from across the UK and Ireland.
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Why should 16 year olds get the vote?
“I think if you’re old enough to go out and work, if you’re old enough to pay your taxes, then you are entitled to have a say on how your taxes are spent. And also we do have voting at a younger age i...
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April 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Why should 16 year olds get the vote?
Our latest blog, with contribution from Donna Smith, looks at our most recent Wise in 5: Voting Age, sharing insights from across the UK and Ireland.
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Our latest blog, with contribution from Donna Smith, looks at our most recent Wise in 5: Voting Age, sharing insights from across the UK and Ireland.
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Check out my Wise in 5 briefing written for @policywise.bsky.social
Should the voting age be lowered to 16 and 17?
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Should the voting age be lowered to 16 and 17?
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April 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Check out my Wise in 5 briefing written for @policywise.bsky.social
Should the voting age be lowered to 16 and 17?
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Should the voting age be lowered to 16 and 17?
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Did you know that in Scotland and Wales, 16 and 17 year olds can already vote in local and devolved elections? Now, there's a growing movement to extend this right across the UK.
Read more in our latest Wise in 5 here: www.policywise.org.uk/news/policyw...
Read more in our latest Wise in 5 here: www.policywise.org.uk/news/policyw...
PolicyWISE briefing highlights need for consistency on Voting Age across the UK and Ireland | policyWISE
The latest Wise in 5 briefing from PolicyWISE reveals a patchwork of voting rights for 16 and 17-year-olds across the UK and Ireland. While young people can vote in devolved elections in Scotland and ...
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April 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Did you know that in Scotland and Wales, 16 and 17 year olds can already vote in local and devolved elections? Now, there's a growing movement to extend this right across the UK.
Read more in our latest Wise in 5 here: www.policywise.org.uk/news/policyw...
Read more in our latest Wise in 5 here: www.policywise.org.uk/news/policyw...
Mark your calendar for June 3rd, 12–1:30pm (online) for the launch of the ‘Engaging the Disengaged’ toolkit!
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April 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Mark your calendar for June 3rd, 12–1:30pm (online) for the launch of the ‘Engaging the Disengaged’ toolkit!
🔗 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9cf613...
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In case you missed it, our latest blog focussed on our Wise in 5 briefing, House First.
Click here to read more: www.policywise.org.uk/node/666
Click here to read more: www.policywise.org.uk/node/666
New Briefing Explores How Housing First is Being Implemented Across the UK and Ireland. | policyWISE
April’s WISE in 5 is written by Andrew Sproul, a researcher at The Open University whose PhD explores the implementation of Housing First in Europe, focusing on Scotland and Finland through the lens o...
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April 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In case you missed it, our latest blog focussed on our Wise in 5 briefing, House First.
Click here to read more: www.policywise.org.uk/node/666
Click here to read more: www.policywise.org.uk/node/666
This weeks blog discusses what the UK Spring Statement could mean for all UK governments.
You can read this weeks edition and share any feedback here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/pothol...
You can read this weeks edition and share any feedback here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/pothol...
Potholes, funding formula, and the arts: what the UK Spring Statement could mean for all UK governments.
There have been rumours, leaks and hints of what will be in the Chancellor’s statement on Wednesday morning, and it seems to be so far, so glum – cuts, increased need for defence spending and an ever-...
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March 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This weeks blog discusses what the UK Spring Statement could mean for all UK governments.
You can read this weeks edition and share any feedback here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/pothol...
You can read this weeks edition and share any feedback here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/pothol...
This weeks comparative coffee comes from Molly who has been cafe hopping around Cardiff while updating our digital training resources but the highest rated coffee was a flat white from Coffi Lab.
March 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This weeks comparative coffee comes from Molly who has been cafe hopping around Cardiff while updating our digital training resources but the highest rated coffee was a flat white from Coffi Lab.
New from PolicyWISE in the latest edition of our blog, The Comparative angle, featuring our latest Wise in 5 on key gaps in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision, funding shortages, and the need for multilingual approaches to language education.
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New Briefing Highlights Gaps in Language Education for Refugees and Migrants Across the UK and Ireland.
A new Wise in 5 briefing is published today highlighting disparities in language education policies for refugees and migrants across the UK and Ireland. Wise in 5: Language Education for Refugees and ...
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March 13, 2025 at 11:28 AM
New from PolicyWISE in the latest edition of our blog, The Comparative angle, featuring our latest Wise in 5 on key gaps in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision, funding shortages, and the need for multilingual approaches to language education.
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Headlines today are saying that the NHS has hit its 'appointments target'. Most articles - like this one - neglect to mention that this is a policy and target that only applies to NHS England. It goes to show that it's more important than ever to Mind Your Policy Language!
February 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Headlines today are saying that the NHS has hit its 'appointments target'. Most articles - like this one - neglect to mention that this is a policy and target that only applies to NHS England. It goes to show that it's more important than ever to Mind Your Policy Language!
A week of collaboration, policy discussions, and more great coffee! This week has been full of engaging conversations and cross-nation collaboration.
Dewi kicked things off with Alex from the Bennett Institute for Public Policy, discussing our joint research on intergovernmental structures.
Dewi kicked things off with Alex from the Bennett Institute for Public Policy, discussing our joint research on intergovernmental structures.
February 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A week of collaboration, policy discussions, and more great coffee! This week has been full of engaging conversations and cross-nation collaboration.
Dewi kicked things off with Alex from the Bennett Institute for Public Policy, discussing our joint research on intergovernmental structures.
Dewi kicked things off with Alex from the Bennett Institute for Public Policy, discussing our joint research on intergovernmental structures.
You might've seen we recently updated our Wise in 5: Tourist Tax to reflect recent developments across the UK&Ireland, and cross-nation comparisons.
In today's edition of The Comparative Angle, Dewi delves into the emerging policy divergence across the governments: www.linkedin.com/pulse/poetry...
In today's edition of The Comparative Angle, Dewi delves into the emerging policy divergence across the governments: www.linkedin.com/pulse/poetry...
Poetry, Packed Bags & Positions of Power - The Comparative Angle on Tourism Policies
“Whatever is given – Can always be re-imagined.” Seamus Heaney’s words about creation, inheritance and imagination, might not seem an obvious starting point for a comparative policy blog.
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February 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
You might've seen we recently updated our Wise in 5: Tourist Tax to reflect recent developments across the UK&Ireland, and cross-nation comparisons.
In today's edition of The Comparative Angle, Dewi delves into the emerging policy divergence across the governments: www.linkedin.com/pulse/poetry...
In today's edition of The Comparative Angle, Dewi delves into the emerging policy divergence across the governments: www.linkedin.com/pulse/poetry...