New blog: Bridging research and policy: Good work does not speak for itself
James Craig reflects on what researchers, universities and public bodies can do to build stronger connections between evidence and policymaking.
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New blog: Britain cannot upskill its way out of the youth jobs crisis
Farooq Mughal and Aneesa Zafar examine changing pathways to work, shrinking entry-level opportunities and rebuilding the career ladder in the age of AI.
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Minsup Kim joins Institute for Policy Research as new Visiting Fellow
We are pleased to welcome Minsup Kim from the Republic of Korea’s Public Procurement Service as an Institute for Policy Research Visiting Fellow.
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