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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Read the new policy brief from the UoS Health Workforce and Systems Research Group, exploring how nursing shift patterns could be changed to improve the well-being and retention of nurses in the UK. 🔗 Find the full brief here: buff.ly/FYtzENT

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Welcome to the new academic year! Join our free PPS membership to stay up to date with the latest policy opportunities, training sessions, job alerts, funding support and more. 🔗 Sign up here: buff.ly/6c93nFq

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Southampton Business School and Work Futures Research Centre have recently provided both written and oral evidence to the Women and Equalities Committee! 🔗 Read the written evidence here: buff.ly/vizb0x8 🔗 Watch Prof Jane Parry's oral evidence session here: buff.ly/UsnmUrM

Title graphic for the equality at work written evidence, picturing a woman in a wheelchair working at her desktop.

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Read the new policy brief from the Sustainability & Resilience Institute, where Dr Georgia Andreou explores the urgent challenge of safeguarding Gaza’s coastal and underwater heritage from the ongoing conflict affecting Palestine. 🔗 buff.ly/pWkTSX3

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Could neuromorphic computing sustainably reduce the growing energy demands of AI? The Centre for Neuromorphic Technologies (CeNT) has responded to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee's inquiry about low-energy computing. 🔗 Read the response here: buff.ly/Ml3tC8G

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

How can policymakers ensure that no community is overlooked in maternity care? A new policy brief from the University of Southampton and White Ribbon Alliance UK introduces the IMPACT framework for assessing inequities and turning commitments into action. 🔗 Read the brief here: buff.ly/pWkTSX3

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A reminder that CCPN’s final event before the summer break takes place tomorrow! Join Prof Daniel Ashton to explore the refreshed 2026 DCMS Areas of Research Interest and what they mean for researchers engaging with national policy. 🕓 15 July, 12–1pm 🔗

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

How could new Level 1 English and Maths qualifications offer a better pathway for young people achieving grade 2 or below at GCSE? 🔗 Read the full consultation response to see the Southampton Education School's recommendations: buff.ly/6GRQbYt

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Read the consultation response to the Department for Education (DfE) submitted by Dr Lorenzo Ciletti, PhD and Dr Ben Whitburn, about the implementation of AI for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) reform. 🔗 Read more here: buff.ly/4dKtxt3

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Read the response to the Education Committee from the Faculty of Electronics and Computer Science Outreach Project team, drawing on insights from the Talking Itchen outreach project! 🔗 Read more here: buff.ly/wBgclDc 🔗 More Parliamentary inquiry responses from UoS: buff.ly/XBQdr1Z

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Read the response to the Department for Education about SEND reform, submitted by Dr Vasilis Strogilos, Elinor Williams, Kate Freeth, Hongye Li and Professor Melanie Nind! 🔗 See the full consultation response here: buff.ly/TKqmn81

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Professor Kathryn Woods-Townsend, Dr Nikhil Mistry, and young researchers from the NxtGen Academy have produced a collaborative and timely response to the DSIT consultation about growing up in the online world. 🔗 Read the consultation response here: buff.ly/kOk1hxp

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The Web Science Institute, University of Southampton, has written a new policy brief, 'Creative Sovereignty: Securing the UK's Creative Future in the Age of AI'! 🔗 Read the full brief here: buff.ly/Deuvt2d

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Only three weeks left to submit evidence to the mental health strategy for England! The University of Southampton has a broad range of research expertise relevant to mental health. Please contact us if you are interested in contributing to a response. 🔗More info here:

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Informing the mental health strategy for England

We are seeking practical examples and implementation evidence to inform a mental health strategy for England.

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Read the response to the Work and Pensions Select Committee by Professor Michael Tomlinson and Professor Martin Dyke about what can work best in supporting young people’s transitions to the labour market! 🔗 Read the submission here: buff.ly/e0ijKRS

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Could your expertise support the Department for Business and Trade? Apply now to become part of the DBT's college of experts! 🔗 Read more and apply here: buff.ly/xIG9vUB

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

New published response to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by Dr Emma Agusita (UWE) and Professor Daniel Ashton (UoS), to the Young People and Work Report: Call for Evidence! Read the response here: buff.ly/cBk2Eru

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

A new response to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has been submitted by Xiaohan Li and Dr Sarah Lewthwaite, addressing the systemic barriers that prevent women from entering, progressing in, and leading the tech sector. 🔗 Read more here: buff.ly/Mfr2Lqm

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

A new response to DESNZ has been submitted by Dr Ezhilarasi Periyathambi and colleagues, looking at the use of AI as a tool for energy systems with a focus on smart meters, household appliance-level data, privacy, and residential flexibility. 🔗 Read more here: buff.ly/f1rXkb2

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Join the The Sustainability and Resilience Institute for a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing! Date and time: Thursday 4 June 2026, 17:30 Location: Highfield Campus, Building 100; Room 1001 🔗 Pre-register for the screening here: buff.ly/Es7JZPC 🔗 Find out more here:

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National Emergency Briefing

An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions.…

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A new response to the Work and Pensions Select Committee has been submitted by Dr Emma Agusita (University of the West of England) and Professor Dan Ashton (University of Southampton)! 🔗 Read the full submission here: buff.ly/HDAhXct

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

PPS's Dr Nat Easton has been featured in a BBC News article about the research she is leading! 🔗 buff.ly/CUEgXRu Nat's work is also part of a bigger air pollution news piece today on BBC One at 18:30. Tune in!

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University of Southampton uses tree bark to trace air pollution

University says the knowledge could steer strategies to improve air quality and impact on health.

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

There's still time to book your place for Mike Harris's training session this Thursday! At the session, you will learn how local government works in practice and how you can engage as a researcher. 🔗 Read more, and sign up here: buff.ly/6WruO88

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Meet the PPS team! Last Thursday, the PPS team met together for an engaging away-day session about our future priorities and strategies to increase the university’s policy engagement. 🔗 We've also had some new team members join, read about them here: buff.ly/mrh7CYI

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

A new response to the UK House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has been submitted by Dr Ingrid Slade and Dr Glenn Simpson! The submission presents research findings examining the challenges of implementing genomic medicine within the NHS. 🔗 Read the full submission: buff.ly/9sxqx1c

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Read the new article by Dr Wassim Dbouk, PPS's interim Specialist Policy Officer for the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute, which explores the politics behind climate responsibility. Link below!

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

We had a successful policy masterclass training session with Professor John Denham, former Cabinet Minister. Thank you to all those who attended! 🔗 There's still time to sign up for our two upcoming training sessions: buff.ly/YR7s2kT

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Joseph Owen, PPS's Specialist Policy Officer for the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, will be speaking at the international online event 'Neomodernisms III: Authoritarian, Nationalist, and Populist Returns' on Tuesday 7 May. Use the QR code below to attend! 🕓 Tuesday 7 May 2026, 15:00-16:30 BST

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Read the policy brief by the Primary Care Research Centre, University of Southampton, about the essential steps needed to deliver the NHS's long-term shift towards community-based, digitally-enabled, and preventative care: 🔗 buff.ly/Knrrx3h

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Sign up now to our upcoming PPS May training sessions! 🔗 For more information, and to book your places, see here: buff.ly/Qm3ECnG

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

New Policy Pod episode featuring Professor Sir Stephen Holgate and PPS's Dr Nat Easton! 'Air quality and recent policy impact by University of Southampton researchers' 🔗 Listen here: buff.ly/1RRWhgR

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

New PPS Impact Spotlight video: 'From Web Science to Policy Impact', featuring Alistair Sackley, Specialist Policy Officer for the Web Science Institute at PPS. 🔗 Watch the video here: buff.ly/f2gAWI8

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Read Dr Joseph Owen's blog, 'Poetic social infrastructure: Foregrounding relational, everyday heritage through poetry'. Using the Mansbridge Heritage Project as an example, the article finds forms of heritage that go beyond official buildings and history. 🔗Full article here: buff.ly/h6t4olS

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Upcoming Virtual CCPN Event! CCPN Dialogues #6: How to influence cultural policy through research. The talk will be led by Dr John Wright, Lecturer in Cultural and Creative Industries at the University of Leeds. Wednesday 22 April, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm [online] Register here: buff.ly/emxpm2m

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Have you ever wanted to know how local government works in practice, and how you can engage as a researcher? Join us for a PPS Training Session on Thursday 14 May with Mike Harris! Find out more and book your place here 👉️ buff.ly/Htj3hUY

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Check out our new spotlight video where Tiffany Withers, PPS Parliamentary and Communication Officer, outlines the benefits of engaging with the UK Parliament, and the support PPS offers to academics from all Faculties within the University of Southampton. 🔗 Watch the video here: buff.ly/mEmlYTe

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Engaging with Parliament and PPS' support

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Upcoming Training Session with Public Policy|Southampton: Policy Masterclass with Professor John Denham, Director, Centre for English Identity and Politics UoS and former cabinet minister, 23 April 2026, 10:30-12:30. Find out more and book your place here 👉️ buff.ly/L2cj4Xt

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

*NEW* Parliamentary Impact Programme for University of Southampton PhD students! Apply now: buff.ly/zZJlEBJ

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Inherit at Humboldt University in Berlin are hosting a hybrid round table event on the 24th March 2026. The event will explore how heritage can engage with and inform contemporary policy and practice. Click here for details about online attendance 👉️ buff.ly/wYfBfJ1

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

New article from PPS's Specialist Policy Officer (Web Science Institute) Alistair Sackley, adding to the AI governance debate: 'Pluralistic idealism alone won’t govern the future' 🔗 Read the full article here: buff.ly/NRNYP0N

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

New response to the Transport Committee from the Future Electric Vehicle Energy Networks supporting Renewables (FEVER) project team (buff.ly/ipyIPBA)! 🔗 Read the full response and call for evidence here: buff.ly/5Mp4d9Q

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

New Welsh Government consultation response from the Uni of Southampton: "Consultation on draft regulations to implement fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air quality targets" 🔗 Read the full response and call for evidence here: buff.ly/Txqeo0S

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🌟 Nat Easton, Specialist Policy Officer at Public Policy Southampton, has written a blog about her experience pitching to the environmental audit committee, resulting in securing the Parliamentary Inquiry! 📖 Read about Nat's experience here 👉️ buff.ly/zrdE1Bp

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

New written evidence to the Built Environment Committee! New Towns: Creating Communities Written Evidence 🏘️ Response authors: Dr Joseph Owen and Prof Joanna Sofaer 🔗 Read the full response and call for evidence here: buff.ly/Q5F9pb1

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

📣 Upcoming Virtual CCPN Event next week! 🏛️ 'Assembling the creative economy: How economic rationales are performed through university-creative sector R&D programmes' 🎙️Dr Simon Moreton (UWE Bristol) 🗓️ Wednesday 25 February 🕑 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 👉 Read more, and register here: buff.ly/dofKPCK

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🤝 Meet our 2025/26 Policy Associates! This scheme helps postgrad researchers gain hands-on experience bridging the gap between academic research and real-world policy change through UKRI-funded projects across the University. 👉 Read more about each of our Policy Associates here: buff.ly/TZ7R3a6

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Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

💡 Public Policy Southampton were excited to welcome a delegation from OFGEM on February 5th to the Boldrewood innovation campus. 🌟 We were grateful to host such an engaging event that allowed UoS staff to showcase their expertise and discuss innovative energy solutions! #OFGEM #energy #UOS #PPS

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