⚖️ Join the launch of the Ministry of Justice Areas of Research Interest 2025, hosted by UPEN & UCL Public Policy. Hear key MoJ priorities & explore ways to collaborate on justice policy research. 🗓️ Thursday 27 November 💻 Register here: buff.ly/88lEMeU 🔗 Join the LinkedIn event: buff.ly/7Gd761j

🩺 New Policy Brief | Enhancing Paramedic Care at End of Life The ParAid study, funded by Marie Curie is the first England-wide evaluation of paramedic practice at end of life, exploring the challenges they face while providing recommendations To read: buff.ly/aLeYYi3

🐟 Join us for World Fisheries Day 2025: From Plankton to Plate 📅 Wednesday 19 November 2025 🕕 18:00–21:00 📍 Sir James Matthews Building, Southampton (SO14 7NN) 🎟️ Register here to attend: buff.ly/8EnFicX #WorldFisheriesDay #OceanScience #BlueEconomy #MarineResearch #Sustainability #Fisheries

🎤 Learn to speak with confidence and clarity to policy audiences. Join UPEN’s online event Public speaking for a policy audience 🗓️ 26 Nov, 13:00–15:00 GMT. Build your skills and make your message land. 🔗 buff.ly/3Qy9rvD #PolicyEngagement

🌊 How do seafloor activities like bottom trawling affect the ocean’s carbon cycle—and climate policy? 🎧 In our latest #PolicyPod, we speak with Southampton’s @profbenthos.bsky.social & Prof. Susan Gourvenec about the NERC-funded C-Floor project. 🔗 Listen: buff.ly/rldAJt3

📣 Book your place for the upcoming PPS training session 'Aligning your research with the NHS 10-year plan', led by Dr. Nat Easton, Specialist Policy Officer for the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences. 👉 Read more and register now: buff.ly/FojNyvI

🎊 Thanks to all those who attended the 'How to Engage with UK Parliament' workshop on Wednesday, delivered by PPS’s Parliamentary and Comms Officer Tiffany Withers. 🗓️ More PPS training sessions are coming up in the next few weeks - book your place now! buff.ly/uXe5Csk

🗞️ New Chief Scientific Adviser at DESNZ: Prof. Emily Shuckburgh! With her background in climate science and leadership at Cambridge Zero, she will play a key role in the UK’s transition to a sustainable and net-zero future. 👉 Read the story here:

🌊 From the Seas A University of Southampton and University of Western Australia Research Exchange Event 🗓️ Tuesday 11 November 2025 🕘 09:00–10:30 (UK) | 17:00–18:30 (Western Australia) 💻 Online (MS Teams) Meeting ID: 383 944 588 541 35 | Passcode: Vz7QB6mm All are welcome! 🌏

This #EvidenceWeek2025 saw PPS' Tiffany Withers join MPs and researchers in Parliament with Prof. Ugwudike and Dr. Middleton, sharing insights from Harmful Sharenting in the UK. 👶 Watch this space for updates from Westminster 👀 Training sessions 👉 buff.ly/uXe5Csk

A quiet bombshell in AI governance 💣🤖 Anthropic, AISI & the Turing Institute show you can poison a 13B model with just 250 docs, 0.00016% of its data. If AI safety starts with clean data, the UK needs data provenance as infrastructure. 🔒🏛️ New from Alistair Sackley ↓ buff.ly/3UOTxaY

📣 New Parliamentary Inquiry Response! ♀️ 'University of Southampton response on Reproductive Health in Girls and Young Women', using evidence from two UoS research projects! 👉 Read the full response here: buff.ly/4bSCT4z

🌟 Meet our new PPS Colleagues who have joined the team over the last few months! 👉 Read about Nat, Tiffany, Lily, Ryan, and the rest of the PPS team here: buff.ly/Ie28OXv #PublicPolicy #UniversityofSouthampton #DigitalCommunications #SpecialistPolicy

📣Opportunity Closing Soon: Policy Fellow and Researcher - Economic Strategy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. 📈 Salary: Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 ⏱️ Deadline: 12pm Monday 10 November 2025. 🔗 See more details about the role and application process here: buff.ly/ZcqjPu9

🤖 Speed Networking: Artificial Intelligence Join researchers, policymakers & professionals exploring how AI can transform government & public services. 🗓️ 19 Nov, 12–1pm GMT (Online) 🎙️ Ann Fielding, DSIT 👉 buff.ly/QfQozQt #AI #GovTech #Networking

Join the Mansbridge Heritage Project: Home Histories, led by Abri and the Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities, as part of Arts and Humanities Day 2025. 📅 Saturday 8 November 2025 🕥 10:30 – 16:30 📍 Sir James Matthews Building 🎟️ Book your FREE tickets: buff.ly/w5140ek #UoSArtsHumFest

📣 There’s still time to sign up for PPS’ training session on How to Engage with UK Parliament! 🗓️ Thursday 6 November 2025 | 14:00–16:00 📍 Highfield Campus, Building 59 / Room 1257 (in person) 👥 Open to all staff and PGRs 👉 Read more and register now: buff.ly/rtTJ8fk #PolicyTraining #ResearchImpact

💊 University of Southampton Response to the House of Lords Inquiry on Medicines Security Dr Natasha Campling and Professor Sue Latter have submitted evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on Medicines Security. 👉 Read the call for evidence and full response here: buff.ly/6ofObNf

📣 Opportunity closing soon: UK Civil Service Fast Stream! Unlock your potential through postings across government departments, where you’ll tackle real issues in the UK. ⏱️ Deadline for applications: Thursday 6 November 12:00. 👉 Apply here: buff.ly/RhixeOQ

⚓️ University of Southampton Response to the DfT Call for Evidence on Decarbonising Smaller Vessels 👉 Read the full summary and recommendations: buff.ly/3R4x7xc #MaritimePolicy #CleanShipping #NetZeroMaritime #DecarbonisingTransport #PublicPolicy

📢 NIHR has announced £157m in new funding for Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs), supporting innovation and transformation across health and care systems in England. A major step for applied research and real-world impact. 🔗 buff.ly/uVr0xuc #NIHR #HealthResearch #ARCs

⏱️ One week left to apply for the 2025/2026 Policy Associates Scheme! 💷Pay: £19.80/hour 💼Role: Policy synthesis (80 hours) & stakeholder analysis (40 hours) 👉Open to UoS PhD students & Postdoctoral Fellows 🔗 Apply here by Tuesday 28 October: buff.ly/BvRtpbL

📣 Call for Abstracts | Disability Now! Symposium The University of Southampton invites submissions for Disability Now!, a symposium launching UK Disability History Month 2025. 🎟️ To read more and register for the event: buff.ly/nVuSWg5 ✍️ Submit your abstract: buff.ly/2pYctdi #DisabilityNow #UKDHM

⚛️Powering the Future: Southampton Researchers Call for a Stronger, Smarter UK Nuclear Strategy Professor Andy Cundy and Professor Bo Chen have submitted a response to the NDA Draft Strategy 2025 consultation. 👉 Read the full summary and recommendations here: buff.ly/P73HWVm #NuclearPolicy

🌟 Join us this November and December for our new PPS training sessions! 🏛️ How to engage with UK parliament To find out more: buff.ly/mbzo312 🏥 Aligning your research with the NHS 10-year plan To find out more: buff.ly/u1vEhNO 🎯 How to win at policy To find out more: buff.ly/1r2FfVj

💡 Universities play a vital role in shaping evidence-informed policy at the regional level. Join UPEN’s online event 🗓 29 Oct, 12–1pm GMT featuring leaders from the West Midlands & East Midlands Combined Authorities. 🎙 Shelley Harrod | Si Chun Lam 💬 Chair: Andy Mycock 🔗 Register: buff.ly/JDkr8WI

🎨 How can creativity strengthen policymaking? CCPN Dialogues hosts Vanissa Wanick & Emily Bastable with a rapid-fire line-up on underrepresented groups, sonic methods, playful participation, and games research. 🗓️ Wed 22 Oct, 12–1pm (UK) • Online 🔗 Register: buff.ly/VeZiVl8

📣Applications for the Policy Associates Scheme 2025/26 now open! 🔗Apply by Sunday 2 November by submitting your CV and short application form here: buff.ly/FU8P0GD Join us and make a real impact on policy development! 🌍 #PhDJobs #PolicyJobs #ResearchImpact #PublicPolicy

🌟 Great to see Alistair Sackley’s important contribution on technology policy and governance featured in Tech Policy Press. 🔗 Read the full article here: buff.ly/jt9qZY9 #AI #TechPolicy #PublicPolicy #DigitalSovereignty

📣Job Opportunities: Senior Research Fellows at the FCDO. ➡️3 positions available. 💼Applicants need to be Associate Professor level seniority, associated with a UK academic institution. 🕓Deadline: Monday 6 October 2025 at 5pm GMT. 🗒️Apply here: buff.ly/IyJMKJr

🩺Towards Fairer, Safer Clinical Trials: A Call to Action from Professor Fiona Woollard A response to the MHRA consultation on International Guidelines for Including Pregnant and Breastfeeding Individuals in Clinical Trials. 👉 Read the full summary and recommendations here: buff.ly/eIcVYGW

Our latest PPS blog is live! 🎓 PhD student Monique Cleary shares how her placement with NHS England shaped her research on foot health workforce innovation, and gave her new skills, networks & career insights. Full blog 👉 buff.ly/BBaLPXx #PublicPolicy #PhD #NHS

Ofcom (ofcom.bsky.social) have published our evidence in their review 'A safer life online for women and girls.' We highlight urgent harms: misogyny pushed to boys within minutes, influencers normalising gender violence, and teachers reporting rising sexist backlash. Full text 👉 buff.ly/sEpDxxg

Last week we welcomed Sarah Carter-Bell from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST), to Highfield! Sarah met leading UoS academics and the PPS team to learn more about the UoS research landscape. 💡 Interested in events like this? Become a PPS member! buff.ly/k9AJoQ1

📣 It's a new academic year at PPS! Stay up to date with the latest policy updates and events by joining our community of researchers making real-world impact. 👉 Please fill out our short 25/26 membership form here:

📢 Come and work with us! We are seeking a driven and passionate individual to join the Sustainability and Resilience Institute (SRI) as a Specialist Policy Officer Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 per annum Fixed Term for 24 months Deadline: Wednesday 15 October 2025 Apply now: buff.ly/tBKWgqd

📣 New workshop opportunity: 'Policy Engagement Essentials' jointly delivered by The Scottish Government, The Scottish Parliament, and The Scottish Policy and Research Exchange! 🕙 Monday 22 September 10:00-12:30 online via Teams. 📝 Register here: buff.ly/3oumMbC

🚨 New internship blog 🚨 Modern Foreign Languages student Esha Latif spent her summer with PPS researching how Portuguese is promoted globally through policy, from the Camões Institute & CPLP to the UK’s APPG on Modern Languages. Read her blog here 👉 buff.ly/o40FMQy

🌟 UoS researcher Dr Jenny Baverstock's work on food inequality in Southampton highlighted by the BBC! 👉 buff.ly/bvoVt5b 🎙️ Learn more from our Policy Pod episode titled ‘Mapping Southampton’s Food System: Towards a Healthier and More Sustainable Future'. 👉 buff.ly/ar35wHm

🚨 Regius Lecture 2025 🚨 Join us on 22 Sept for: 🌌 Prof Francis Nimmo (UC Santa Cruz) 🛰 Probing the interiors & evolution of ocean worlds 🌊 Subsurface oceans on Pluto, Titan & more 🗓 Coffee 14:30 | Talk 15:00 | Reception 16:00 Register 👉 buff.ly/1bPMax6

🚨 New internship blog 🚨 PhD student Emily spent five months with Southampton City Council, supporting the 2025–2035 City Plan. From data mapping to collaborative drafting, she reflects on what the experience taught her about policymaking in practice. Read more 👉 buff.ly/2FpvNRs

🚨 Event Alert 🚨 On 2 Oct 2025, we’re marking 75 years of the Turing Test at The Royal Society, London. Hear from Alan Kay, Gary Marcus, Nigel Shadbolt, Wendy Hall & others as we ask: • What did Turing mean? • Is the test still relevant? • What should come next? Register here: buff.ly/uiR1Hce

🚨 Funding opportunity 🚨 The 2025/26 HEIF Funding Call is now open! • Up to £20k awards • External partners required (business, govt, charities) • Interdisciplinary collaboration • Spend by July 2026 • Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 Full details + application form here: buff.ly/TVbV47M

🩺 New Policy Brief | Gaps in Maternity Care Data 🧠 Authors: Zoe Matthews, Gill Moncrieff, Sarah Neal, Lucy Stone and Soo Downe. 📖 Read the full brief: buff.ly/qrApiTm #Healthcare #SDG3 #PublicPolicy #MaternalHealth #DataForPolicy

What will it take to build a stable and trusted stablecoin market? 👉 Read the full summary of Dr Marion Laboure and Dr Larisa Yarovaya's consultation response here: buff.ly/WVOBLfj #PublicPolicy #FinTech #Stablecoins #CryptoRegulation #FinancialStability

📢 Upcoming opportunities closing soon! ▪︎ DEFRA is is calling for applications to their 2026/27 R&D Fellowship! Apply here: buff.ly/oaQFXwx ▪︎ The Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology (POST) is recruiting for a Knowledge Exchange Manager! Apply here:https://buff.ly/rBraxUT

📣 New Pairing Scheme Opportunity with the Royal Society Are you a research scientist interested in understanding how your expertise can shape policy and decision-making? See full details of the scheme, and how to apply at: buff.ly/tlmjJUR 📅 Application deadline: 3pm BST, Friday 26 September

📢 Chief Scientific Adviser Job Opportunities The Department for Transport is recruiting for a CSA. 📅 Deadline: 23:55 on Friday 5 September Apply now at buff.ly/1nqarTs The Food Standards Agency is also recruiting for a CSA. 📅 Deadline: 23:55 on Sunday 7 September Apply now at buff.ly/WpJFOeB

New video in our Policy Spotlight series! 🌿 Chloe Webb – supporting national healthy ageing initiatives with ARC Wessex. ⚡ Ali Sahin – from AI regulation to renewable energy for EVs with the FEVER project. See their work in action: buff.ly/uGysvJs

Looking for smart, accessible takes on the fast-moving world of AI governance? Ali’s weekly reflections are now live on the AI Southampton hub—covering key developments in policy, risk, ethics, and beyond. 🗂️ Updated weekly for staff & students 🔗 buff.ly/sv44zUP #AI #Governance #DigitalEthics