

Stephen Bennett
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@SRGBennett
Co-Head of @PolicyLabUK | visual artist | @artsciencecsm alum | @wellcometrust @CloreLeadership Fellow 19-21. Tweets = my own views. RT/likes ≠ endorsement




We are part of the 2024 Policy Festival! See Co-Head of Lab @srgbennett speak about innovation in policy, from collective intelligence to artist approaches, alongside panellists @geoffmulgan, Marta Urquilla, @RGurumurthy & Sapana Agrawal. Mon 30th Sept, details below


We used generative AI to visualise science & policy ideas for the future of the subsurface. Read about our experimental work for the Foresight team of @uksciencechief here: openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/30/gen… @CelynBricker @SRGBennett @aemathers2


Launching a new film showcasing ethnography in policymaking! Today, we are releasing a short film marking 10 years of our pioneering work using ethnography with policy teams across government. Watch and read more below: shorturl.at/821Ji



Launching the new Policy Lab prospectus! From catalytic interventions to ambitious system change, we are delighted to share our methods, our offer and our impact. Get in touch to commission us or learn about our work. openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/09/lau…

Fantastic to be supporting National #WorkExperience week, talking to students about our work and bringing creativity, visualisation and imagery into policymaking






Launching our new cohort of MANIFEST artists for policy teams: Ruth Levene, Kasia Molga, YARA + DAVINA ✅Exploring underlying systems ✅Immersing people in policies ✅Creating new participatory forms openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/17/ann…

A new evaluation of our pioneering art in policy programme MANIFEST - supported by @ahrcpress - suggests art can: * bring out human elements in policy systems * enhance innovation * increase engagement... ...and more. shorturl.at/notDM Words by @SRGBennett & @PatrycjaKasz

A new evaluation of our pioneering art in policy programme MANIFEST - supported by @ahrcpress - suggests art can: * bring out human elements in policy systems * enhance innovation * increase engagement... ...and more. shorturl.at/notDM Words by @SRGBennett & @PatrycjaKasz

A new evaluation of our pioneering art in policy programme MANIFEST - supported by @ahrcpress - suggests art can: * bring out human elements in policy systems * enhance innovation * increase engagement... ...and more. shorturl.at/notDM Words by @SRGBennett & @PatrycjaKasz

Policy Lab is turning 10! Our new blog reflects on: 10 years at the forefront of government innovation; 10 years of collaborating with thousands of members of the public; and, 10 years of running a multidisciplinary unit at the heart of government. shorturl.at/mADLN Read the blog and look out for more dedicated 10th Anniversary content!

What if we made decisions taking a more-than-human perspective post 2043? From Interspecies Councils to AI powered departments, we've explored possible ways to govern natural systems. openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/02/07/usi…

How do we know if a policy system is healthy? Our HEALTHY SYSTEMS INDICATORS aim to help people working in complex policy systems to diagnose issues, improving outcomes for citizens. Try our Beta tool now! openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/30/lau… Words: @VanessaLeft @AlexRosie Thanks to @nigel_ball @luhc












Calling Yorkshire-based policy innovators + art explorers! On 7th December we are gathering at @blocprojects in Sheffield with 3 artists who have brought their practice into policy as part of MANIFEST. Book a free ticket at eventbrite.com/e/manifest-art… (1/4)