Head of the National Situation Centre at Cabinet Office
Laurie Thraves has worked in a range of domestic and national security analysis, policy and operational roles. Prior to joining His Majesty’s Government, he worked for public service think tanks and charities, as well as a technology start-up.
Our annual conference is designed for an audience of researchers and policy professionals working in government, industry and the third sector, and for anyone who has an interest in the role of research evidence to inform policy making.
The 2025 Annual Cleevely Lecture will be delivered by Professor Lucy Chapell, Chief Scientific Adviser at Department of Health and Social Care.
