Universities showcase the strengths and possible weaknesses of British institutions. I've written for @newstatesman1913.bsky.social about our latest research, Shared Institutions on universities from @uclpolicylab.bsky.social & @moreincommonuk.bsky.social www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

In a polarised Britain, universities are sources of local and national pride, finds a new @uclpolicylab.bsky.social @moreincommonuk.bsky.social report. However, it shows a growing gap in support between grads and non grads and suggests unis must demonstrate their benefit to society as a whole.

Our new report with @uclpolicylab.bsky.social, Shared Institutions, is a deep dive of public opinion on universities. At a top level Britons feel positively about our universities impact on the UK & their local area. But emerging divides show the sector can’t take public opinion for granted

Our new report Shared Institutions with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social explores the public's view of universities. We find universities encapsulate the challenges facing a range of Britain's institutions. Strong support remains, but gaps are emerging among reform voters. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

New research from our colleagues at @uclgeography.bsky.social - @profmarkmaslin.bsky.social and Colm O'Shea highlight how wind power has cut at least £104bn from energy costs in the UK. Read more about their research here:

The education system consistently fails society’s poorest children and requires thorough reform, finds a new @uclpolicylab.bsky.social report. Report author Jonathan Slater, Former Perm Sect at the Department for Education, spoke to BBC Radio 4.

Very interesting idea here to pilot more collaborative, place-based working between schools to tackle the attainment gap in specific areas, and suspend Ofsted inspections during those pilots.

We encourage you to read this new @uclpolicylab.bsky.social report by former Department for Education Permanent Secretary, Jonathan Slater, on how the school system should be reformed to support society’s poorest children www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

The education system is failing too many working-class pupils, but we can turn it around. Jonathan Slater, Former Perm Sect at the Department for Education on BBC Radio 4 Today, discussing a new report from the UCL Policy Lab on how we can improve standards for poorer pupils.

In the latest edition of the UCL Policy Lab magazine, we speak to Prof. Christian Schuster (@uclspp.bsky.social) about how data can help rebuild trust in public organisations. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

As Rachel Reeves prepares her budget, inflation and its impact on ordinary people will have a significant impact on the kind of taxes and spending the chancellor opts for. Lukasz Rachel @ucleconomics.bsky.social on the government's ongoing grapple with inflation. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

"A striking theme emerged across the two conferences this year: a return to community as the anchor for rebuilding the social fabric of the nation." Lauren Andres, Pro-Vice-Provost for Inequalities @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social reflects on Party Conference season. www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...

Congratulations to Philippe Aghion for winning the Nobel Prize for Economics, together with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt. www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Manchester for this year's Conservative Conference, for excellent, packed-out conversations - from the future of conservatism and public service reform, to how we can rebuild social cohesion.

About to hear what David Davis, Esther McVey and Penny Mordaunt think is the future of the right, with Luke Tryl and Marc Stears for @moreincommonuk.bsky.social & @uclpolicylab.bsky.social

Join us at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Firs up on Monday ➡️ Conservative Thinking at the Crossroads: Where Next for the Right?

💭 We're reflecting on a busy #LabourConference 2025, where the power of community, and the importance of growth that everyone can see and feel, were central themes. Here are our 5 key highlights: #Lab25

Is community Labour’s new big idea? Our @uclpolicylab.bsky.social reflections from Labour Party conference here: www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

We were joined by leaders from across Britain for a celebration of what brings us together. In partnership with @citizensuk.org @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @belongnetwork.bsky.social. Thank you to all those who came along.

We’re thrilled to launch a new essay collection with @uclpolicylab.bsky.social & @powertochange.org.uk, that calls on Labour to re-embrace communitarianism: politics with communities at its heart. Read the full collection of thought-provoking essays: www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/s...

Pleased to see @sundersays.bsky.social highlight the new @uclpolicylab.bsky.social essay collection on Labour and communitarianism in his response to the anonymous screed being circulated of late amongst Labour MPs

Very much enjoyed participating in this event hosted by @uclpolicylab.bsky.social at #Lab25 conference yesterday. Lots of interesting and thoughtful ideas from both panel and audience alike on how we can spread opportunity across the country - this govt is committed to making this happen!

I was delighted to contribute to this excellent @uclpolicylab.bsky.social & @powertochange.org.uk essay collection on “Labour and the communitarian tradition”, alongside @ewallis.bsky.social, @mds49.bsky.social, @caitprowle.bsky.social, @kirstymcneill.bsky.social & @andyburnham.bsky.social

Today, we launch A Nation of Neighbours: Rebuilding Britain from the Ground Up, a report by Demos and the @uclpolicylab.bsky.social, supported by @lbfew.bsky.social demos.co.uk/research/a-n...

Super proud of this brilliant programme of panels. Do join us if you’re in Liverpool.

📍Join us as 12:00 for our first event Richard Hermer KC, Attorney General in conversation with @mds49.bsky.social. Sherwood Arena Room, ACC.

On way to Liverpool and looking forward to kicking off conference with this great panel to launch a new essay collection exploring communitarianism and social democracy, with lots of fresh voices to the debate.

🧵Following on from the Lib Dem and Reform conferences, we're now off to Labour. Join us in Liverpool for our packed programme. First up, Richard Hermer in conversation with @mds49.bsky.social on the rule of law and its role in building a secure and prosperous Britain.

Will broken windowism save Labour? @anooshc.bsky.social on the government's new neighbourhood policy. Including the latest anylsis from our This Place Matters social cohesion project with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @citizensuk.org. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

"Keir Starmer needs to give us a convincing storyline". Read @thetimes.com's interview with UCL Policy Lab Honorary Professor James Graham. www.thetimes.com/article/a268...

Terrific piece on England by my greet @uclpolicylab.bsky.social colleague James Baggaley: www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...

Fantastic piece by @jimbaggaley.bsky.social on Big John in the @newstatesman.com “For Keir Starmer…to respond to the growing division and isolation, they must speak about these people, lend them their platform, and stand up for them: their decency, love of community, and country.”

We're hiring 🚨 Come join the UCL Policy Lab as our new Project Network Coordinator (Community-led Public Service Reform). You can read more about the role and apply here (deadline: 21 September 2025): 👉

Capital’s end game - making human labour optional. In the first in a series of guest essays ahead of this year's party conference season, we hear from Jason Stockwood on why technological changes will force us to rethink our models of labour and power. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

This was a fun conversation with Maddy Breen. I spoke about how my life experiences have shaped my research interests, and why access to information is so important for true equality of opportunities. Thank you @uclpolicylab.bsky.social for the opportunity!

Dr Michela Tincani (@michelatincani.bsky.social) explores the unseen power of early decision-making in higher education. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

Organising around hope—how #CommunityOrganising is rewriting #Coventry's history. A new interview in @uclpolicylab.bsky.social's magazine delving into post-Blitz recovery and retracing Grapevine’s own 30-year journey shifting power into ordinary people’s hands: bit.ly/4mbtU2b

Taken from @uclpolicylab.bsky.social @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @citizensuk.org new paper on community cohesion (www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/s...)

“Deprivation and social dislocation, not levels of immigration, were the most common factors in riot-hit areas last summer.” One year on from the riots of 2024. Brilliantly reported from @anooshc.bsky.social for the @newstatesman.com. www.newstatesman.com/cover-story/...

“I thought England was a good place, more welcoming than Europe, and would help a lot. Now it feels like a hostile land.” My cover story for this week's @newstatesman.com - on the atmosphere of rumour, resentment and disconnection around asylum hotel protests: www.newstatesman.com/cover-story/...

One year on from the riots of 2024. Today UCL Policy Lab @citizensuk.org and @moreincommonuk.bsky.social launch a new report as part of the This Place Matters project on the future of social cohesion. Covered by Anoosh Chakelian in the @newstatesman.com. www.newstatesman.com/cover-story/...

Signals and noise: balancing economic reform and stability with @chrisgiles.ft.com. We speak with FT Economics Commentator and UCL Honorary Prof Chris Giles about the competing demands of economic policy for the UK. And the growing pressure on central banks. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

Building a politics of respect from the ground up with @kimmcguinness.bsky.social. We sit down with the Mayor of the North East, to discuss devolution, the politics of respect, and why building an ‘infrastructure of opportunity’ matters. ecosystem-project.ucl.ac.uk/home/ideas-f...

The government’s announcement on democratic reforms, including votes at 16, marks a major moment for British democracy. They also offer the opportunity to reconnect people with politics. @mds49.bsky.social @alanrenwick.bsky.social on the government's electoral reforms. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

'They should be the start of an ongoing process of fundamental democratic renewal. And on some of the matters requiring further change, the need for action is urgent.' Read our Deputy Director, @alanrenwick.bsky.social's, instant analysis of the elections white paper for @uclpolicylab.bsky.social 👇

Today the government announced major new electoral reforms. They are designed to tackle crucial challenges for our democracy. @mds49.bsky.social on the public appetite for change.

The legal climate for UK oil and gas Join us and the UCL Centre for Law and Environment on 24 July for as we explore what the government's new vision for the North Sea region means for producers, workers, and local communities. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-legal-...

One year into the new government, Director of @uclpolicylab.bsky.social, Professor Marc Stears (UCL Political Science), assesses new polling in The Conversation that suggest voters think the Prime Minister doesn’t respect them.

"The idea of “respect” being key to the public’s sense of whether a government is on their side or not has been growing for many years now, both in academia and in politics itself." @mds49.bsky.social on the role respect can play in winning back voters. theconversation.com/nearly-two-t...

"What voters want to know most of all is: who does this Government stand for?" Read @mds49.bsky.social in The Independent on our latest polling with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social, exploring how public opinion has shifted since the General Election. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...