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How does academic research contribute to the work of government?
More than 140 academics and policy makers joined us at the University of Cambridge Old Schools last night for a reception to mark the launch of our latest annual report, and to hear guest speakers discuss how academic research informs the work of government.
17 February 2015
Easter Term 2015 Policy Fellows Elected
CSaP has announced the names of the successful applicants to the Policy Fellowship for Easter Term 2015.
17 February 2015
CSaP Policy Challenge provides stimulus for development of policy checklist
CSaP's Policy Challenge on Emergency Behaviours has provided an "important stimulus" for the development of a behavioural science policy checklist.
9 February 2015
Fund early or fund evenly? A debate on the implications of neural plasticity for education funding
A debate on neuroplasticity and the distribution of education funding across age groups was held as part of the Cambridge Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) course.
9 February 2015
Platforms not silos: government promotes the digital revolution
Earlier this month CSaP Policy Fellow, Richard Sargeant, hosted a meeting at the Government Digital Service (GDS) which was set up to revolutionise the way citizens interact with government departments.
6 February 2015
Connectivity and flow in future cities
In 2014, for the first time, more people live in cities than in rural areas. By 2050, more than 70% of people are predicted to be living in cities
5 February 2015
Podcast available: Cities in a changing climate
A podcast of our event on resilient cities is now available.
2 February 2015
European delegation learn about UK engagement between academia and policymaking
Last month, CSaP hosted a two-day visit by a German and Swedish delegation who were keen to learn more about CSaP's model of engagement between academia and government and to discuss the contribution of the humanities and social sciences to policy.
2 February 2015
The organised mind: thinking straight in the age of information overload
Famed cognitive neuroscientist Professor Daniel Levitin attracted a sell-out crowd during his visits to Cambridge and London last month.