CSaP will be playing a central role in all four of the Strategic Research Initiatives by fostering connections and two-way learning between government and academia.

Professor Helga Nowotny, President of the European Research Council, delivers the Dr S T Lee Public Policy Lecture 2013.

Calls for the closer integration of science in political decision-making have been commonplace for decades. However, there are serious problems in the application of science to policy — from energy to health and environment to education.

Following the most keenly contested election process yet, the new members of CSaP's Policy Fellowship have been announced for Lent Term 2014.

CSaP's Policy Leaders Fellows met for their second roundtable in Michaelmas Term to discuss technology, innovation and growth – specifically the future of the internet and its role in the birth and death of industries.

Dr Hilary Cottam, design strategist and founder/principal partner of Participle, delivered the CPP Lecture on 18 November 2013

On 31 October 2013 Professor Lawrence Sherman presented research on the ‘Triple-T’ strategy, which is showing great promise within police force decision making.

Hosted and sponsored by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this one-day workshop offered practical advice on how researchers can develop their communication skills and engage with the policy development process.

“Science isn’t finished until it’s communicated”, said UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Mark Walport, as he delivered CSaP's distinguished lecture on 17 October.

A busy term ahead for the Policy Fellowship in Michaelmas 2013