Understanding & Influencing Parliament

How to get heard in Westminster

This event will introduce how Parliament works, the avenues through which academics and researchers can have influence, and includes academic colleagues talking through their experiences of influencing policy.

Why attend?

Gain a more thorough understanding of:

• The work of the MPs and Members of the House of Lords
• The difference between Parliament and Government
• Parliamentary Select Committees, Debates and Questions
• The work of the House of Commons Library and Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
• How to ensure your research has an influence on policy

Hear from:

Daniel Wood, Parliament’s Outreach Officer for the North East

Parliamentary colleagues

University of York academics who will share their experiences including: Christine Skinner (SPSW), Paul Wakeling (Education), and Lisa Emberson (Environment).

Who should attend?

Suitable for all University of York colleagues interested in influencing policy.

It is supported through the University’s ESRC Impact Accelerator Account, and delivered in partnership with the Parliamentary Outreach team.

Click here to book your place

Resources

Influencing Parliament event December 2014 - Presentation (PDF , 1,209kb)