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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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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

Saudamini is the IfGA’s Programme Officer, helping with project support across its suite of L&D activities. Outside of work, she is completing an MSc in Climate Science & Policy. She also loves to read fiction, cook, and spend time in nature Fun fact: she is a devoted plant mum to 17 houseplants 🪴

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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

@teodorgrama.bsky.social is an L&D Officer, supporting external experts looking to engage with government. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, music and heated debates over pop culture Fun fact: he’s recently started hosting a book club – and is always in the market for book recommendations! 📚

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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

@aliceolilly.bsky.social is L&D Manager, leading the team's work w/ parliamentarians, research councils, and academics. Outside of work, she enjoys books and sport (as much as an Arsenal fan can ⚽) Fun fact: during her PhD, she captained a team on University Challenge. Don’t ask how far they got

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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Charlotte is an Associate Director, working on strategy, business planning, and the design & delivery of L&D for those working in/engaging with all layers of Government. Beyond work, she enjoys cycling, gardening and travelling Fun fact: she has an excitable border collie dog with VERY big ears 🐕‍🦺

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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

@msvkelliott.bsky.social is Director of the Academy, leading the team's work as well as being a member of the wider Institute for Government senior team. Outside of work she likes reading, learning languages and playing the classical guitar. Fun fact: she swam a mile when she was seven 🏊

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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.

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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Follow this account to see more of the work of the IfG Academy team.

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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We've also been joined by Vicky Elliott @msvkelliott.bsky.social as the new Director of the IfG Academy - we're excited to have her leading our work supporting learning and development across our different audiences.

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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

See more examples of our work over the last year in our graphic below

An infographic sowing the IfG Academy's work in 2025.

63 workshops held

Delivered to 1,000+ people

Worked across 50 organisations, including government departments, private offices, academic institutions, charities, foreign delegations and ALBs.

16,616 website visits

2,643 downloads across IfG Academy publications

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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We've been running civil service private office training. Spaces are still available on our next course on 15 May 🚨 - find out more about the workshop and how to sign up: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ifg-academy/...

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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/...

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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...

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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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