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IfG Academy, part of @instituteforgov.bsky.social, helps those working in government to improve it, and those outside government to understand and engage with it. Find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/i…

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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📣 Arts & humanities researchers: applications are open for the AHRC Engaging with Government Course 2027. Learn how policymaking works, engage effectively with government, and boost your policy impact. Apply by 29 Oct 2026. 🔗 www.ukri.org/events/engag...
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Engaging with government course 2027
This course will:
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Teodor Grama @teodorgrama.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
For those who want a break from Burnham news… NEW @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report out today by @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social, Saudamini Sigdel and I on how govt can better engage with researchers & bring their evidence, insights and expertise into policy making.
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Government and academia: How government can better engage with researchers | Institute for Government
Government has made great strides in opening itself up to inputs from the UK’s world-leading university sector – but it can do still more.
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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🎓 Researchers: Discover how your evidence can shape policy. Our interactive online workshop explores UK government and policymaking - and provides practical engagement skills. Limited to 20 participants per session. Book now: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ifg-academy/...
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Policy impact for researchers: Public one day virtual training workshops at the IfG | Institute for Government
A virtual one-day workshop on understanding and engaging with UK government and policy making.
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Vicky Elliott @msvkelliott.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Great explanatory thread on by-elections by my @ifgacademy.bsky.social colleague Alice
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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
👋 Meet the IfG Academy team! We’re kicking off a thread to introduce the people behind our work – what they do and what they’re passionate about. First up…
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Alice Lilly @aliceolilly.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Here’s an explainer on how how direct ministerial appointments to the Lords (among other things) work, originally written when a previous PM chose to appoint a former senior politician to the Lords to serve as foreign secretary…
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Joining and leaving the House of Lords | Institute for Government
Most Lords members are life peers – nominated for their lifetime, but without their peerage passing to their children.
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Alice Lilly @aliceolilly.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We at @ifgacademy.bsky.social have the pleasure of supporting the current cohort of UKRI Policy Fellows via a training programme that sits alongside the fellowships, so we get to see how valuable the fellowships can be- do apply for the next cohort!
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Vicky Elliott @msvkelliott.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Highlight of the week so far: delivering a @ifgacademy.bsky.social session for the @britishacademy.bsky.social Elevate programme with the wonderful @profarlenehh.bsky.social and @teodorgrama.bsky.social. The sun shone in York and delegates were very thoughtful on how best to engage with government.
Delegates on the Elevate programmeYork minster
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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We haven't posted on Bluesky about the IfG Academy's work for a while – but we've been really busy. Here's a round-up of what we've been up to www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ifg-academy
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IfG Academy | Institute for Government
We help those working in government to improve it, and those outside government to understand and engage with it.
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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Policy impact for researchers 📣 Join us for a virtual one-day workshop on understanding and engaging with UK government and policy making. Our first available workshop takes place on Wednesday 4 June – sign up now www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ifg-academy/...
An image highlighting the IfG Academy's Policy impact for researchers workshops.

Bookings now open for Wednesday 4 June.

The image includes a photo of people participating in a workshop.
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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Our policy impact workshops are designed to equip academic researchers with the knowledge and skills they need to find and engage with policy makers. Bookings now open – our first available workshop takes place on Wednesday 4 June. Find out more 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ifg-academy/...
An image highlighting the IfG Academy's Policy impact for researchers workshops.

Bookings now open for Wednesday 4 June.

The image includes a photo of people participating in a workshop.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 07/05/2025
Last chance to apply! 🚨 Applications for our Learning and Development Officer role will close on Sunday 11 May at 11:59pm. You'll be working with our IfG Academy to deliver high quality workshops for those working inside and outside government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
A job advert for the Institute for Government for a Learning and Development Officer.

Permanent position starting in September 2025.

Salary: £30,000-£39,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

Deadline: Sunday 11 May, 11:59pm
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Cath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Really exciting opportunity for someone nerdy about government and keen to use L&D to help make it better!! And you'll be working with a great team. Only a few days left to apply....
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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Work with us! We are seeking a new Learning and Development Officer to join our team. Applications will close on Sunday 11 May🚨 Find out more about the role 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
A job advert for the Institute for Government for a Learning and Development Officer.

Permanent position starting in September 2025.

Salary: £30,000-£39,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

Deadline: Sunday 11 May, 11:59pm
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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
How can the arts and humanities better support public policy and government decision making? This week explored through our three-day Engaging with Government workshop with the AHRC. Find out more about our work on engaging with government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ifg-academy/...
A group photo of participants on the IfG Academy workshop, standing on some steps.
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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
As the IfG Academy celebrates its second anniversary, we've been looking back at a really busy 2024 - here are all the things we got up to last year!
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