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Exploring Areas of Research Interest: Connecting Academia and Policy
02/12/2025
Exploring Areas of Research Interest: Connecting Academia and Policy
In this episode of Research Talk, host Tim Fellows, product manager for the UKRI funded Octopus open research publishing platform, is joined by James Canton, deputy director of public policy and engagement at the economic and social research council (ESRC), and Nicola Buckley, chair of the universities policy engagement network (UPEN) sub-committee and Associate director of the policy fellowships programme at the university of Cambridge. Together, they explore the UK government’s areas of research interest (ARI) database and its collaboration with Octopus.ac and the Government Office for Science to facilitate the sharing of research priorities. James and Nicola provide insights into the evolution of ARIs as a tool for bridging policymakers and researchers, emphasising their role in shaping impactful, evidence-based policies. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in making research accessible to policymakers, as well as the significance of open research practices in strengthening research-policy engagement. Key discussion points include: · The origin and purpose of ARIs in informing public policy. · How Octopus integrates ARIs to foster researcher engagement with government priorities. · The importance of open research and accessibility in policy-making. · The evolving role of UKRI in supporting research-policy collaborations. · The future of research engagement in the policy landscape. Join us for an insightful conversation on how open research and innovative platforms like Octopus are reshaping the way research informs policy and drives societal impact. Show notes · Views shared by research talk guests do not necessarily represent the views of Jisc · Subscribe to our , which has all the latest news, guidance and events tailored to you · Find out more about · Learn more about the · Discover UKRI’s · Learn about the 44 policy fellows working in government and the
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