Kat Hart 🌍🏞

Have you heard? The Overton Policy Impact grant application period is now live! If you're a researcher interested in policy then you don't want to miss this opportunity. Apply here👇 eu1.hubs.ly/H0d1FRS0

Being a filthy puddle goblin > being bathed

AI for policy: scoping new tools & data for evidence synthesis eu1.hubs.ly/H0d24b20

Descended from wolves, you say?

We know that the policy landscape is often iterative and doesn't always cite in a 'traditional way' - so how can you use the data to track your influence, create impact narratives and identify policy-policy pathways? We took a look at a few approaches, check it out 👇

'Which staffers are worth forming relationships with to further science?' New on the @EvidencePolicy Blog, by @PatONeill99, @j_pugel, @ElizabethCLong, @DMaxCrowley & @jtaybscott @policypress @R2Policy @pennstateHDFS @PRCPennState @evidence2impact evidenceandpolicyblog.co.uk/2024/09/11/whi…

Politics impacts policy - sounds obvious right? But beyond party ideology, what are the other factors that affect what and how legislation gets made? We used the Overton Index to understand more 👉 bit.ly/3AjVirG @KatHart04

What is academic-policy engagement? We define it as the interaction between the academic and public policy communities which aims to increase the use of research evidence and expertise in policymaking. In reality, it means all of this! ⤵️ @PolicyUpen @CSciPol @UCLPublicPolicy

Today's forecast: Melted Cat

We're excited to announce a FREE webinar "Introducing the Jisc pilot for Overton Engage: Getting strategic about policy engagement" 📅 July 24th 🕐 1pm Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your institution's policy engagement strategy! Register now👇 bit.ly/3Wxaiva

democracy has never been sweeter #GeneralElection2024

In the coming weeks we'll be sharing the insights from the research projects supported by Overton's Policy Impact grant. First up, read about @FraSol15's work exploring how UKRI funding influences policymaking 👇 bit.ly/3W15KNa

@ZJAyres I have pomodoros and "estimated time" assigned to some tasks, so I can make a game of it and see how much I can hammer through in half an hour etc :)

@ZJAyres Personally a big fan of Notion - there's loads of ways you can customise it (e.g. using project databases to create prioritised to do lists which automatically updates each day). Also MindView has been useful, as has a digital notetaking device (expensive, but super helpful!)

Zone 2 training? In this economy? #heatwave #running

I'm gonna explain to y'all why Britain considers 78°F/25°C hot. I know hot because I grew up in Texas and spent half my life in Las Vegas. So I am absolutely qualified to explain this to the rest of you who laugh at UK "heat waves".

📅 CAPE report launch & discussion: "How to grow a university policy engagement centre" 11 July | 11:30-12:30 | Online | Register ➡️ bit.ly/launch-policy-… We'll be discussing ways to grow a university-based public policy function. Funding, resourcing, impact & much more.

They say pets are like their owners, so this tracks #DoctorWho

I’m finally ready to tell the world about my private life. This has taken a lot of courage and a lot of thought. But here we go. shorturl.at/nENOY

🚨Cool new product klaxon from @overtonio @Stew @ceirej ✨Policy engagement opportunities from around the world, in one place ✨Range of opportunities - fellowships, internships, funding, consultations etc ✨See what's most relevant for your expertise Check it out below 👇