The CftS makes use of the University of Southampton’s knowledge base to develop accessible and evidence-informed policy insights. We are committed to creating an inclusive space for identifying place-based challenges, via building open and honest relationships between the University and non-academic partners. Together, we can tackle local challenges and find pragmatic solutions for the central South.

Elected Vice-Chair of UPEN focusing on Areas of Research Interest and supporting journey towards a potential National Coordination Centre for Public PolicyThe Universities Policy Engagement Network, UPEN, is a community of UK universities committed to increasing the impact of research on policy.UPEN offers a dedicated contact point for policymakers, and a collective response to requests for evidence.It organises knowledge exchange events with government, parliament… Show more Elected Vice-Chair of UPEN focusing on Areas of Research Interest and supporting journey towards a potential National Coordination Centre for Public PolicyThe Universities Policy Engagement Network, UPEN, is a community of UK universities committed to increasing the impact of research on policy.UPEN offers a dedicated contact point for policymakers, and a collective response to requests for evidence.It organises knowledge exchange events with government, parliament, devolved bodies, and identifies mechanisms to take forward specific projects.UPEN is also developing best practice amongst universities in policy engagement activities, and will act as a champion for this relatively new role within universities.Find out more here - https://www.upen.ac.uk/ Show less

Working with local, national and international policymakers to utilise expertise and evidence from the University of Southampton to inform the policy cycle.

I connect policymakers with researchers at the University of Southampton. My work involves building connections between UK government officials and research expertise at the University of Southampton via the Centre for Science and Policy Fellowship programme at the University of Cambridge. I'm currently interested in interventions to tackle childhood obesity, improve air quality and ethics and governance of artificial intelligence. The small, agile team that I manage offers capacity building… Show more I connect policymakers with researchers at the University of Southampton. My work involves building connections between UK government officials and research expertise at the University of Southampton via the Centre for Science and Policy Fellowship programme at the University of Cambridge. I'm currently interested in interventions to tackle childhood obesity, improve air quality and ethics and governance of artificial intelligence. The small, agile team that I manage offers capacity building activities, scripts policy briefs and develops social media campaigns for researchers to disseminate their policy relevant research. I'm working with colleagues in local, national and foreign government to better understand their policy priorities and how researchers at the University of Southampton can support their aims. Apparently I have recently become a podcaster too... Show less

As a passionate communicator of evidence to policymakers, with the aim of creating better designed governance, legislation and guidance. I work with world leading researchers in fields as diverse as AI, Antimicrobial Resistance, Childhood Obesity, Unmanned Vehicles and Migration. I have a personal interest in policy around supporting migrant welfare, devolution and housing. I ❤️ Social because I believe that the research conducted in the UK's Higher Education sector should be communicated… Show more As a passionate communicator of evidence to policymakers, with the aim of creating better designed governance, legislation and guidance. I work with world leading researchers in fields as diverse as AI, Antimicrobial Resistance, Childhood Obesity, Unmanned Vehicles and Migration. I have a personal interest in policy around supporting migrant welfare, devolution and housing. I ❤️ Social because I believe that the research conducted in the UK's Higher Education sector should be communicated far and wide for the benefit of all. Show less

This role provided me with an opportunity to understand the role of the LA in delivering and commissioning services to families with complex needs

Pop up food business selling delicious New Forest Pork served from our beautiful horsebox kitchen. A six year odyssey fondly remembered as 'The Pork Years' catering weddings, pop up restaurants, markets and homes. Now archived on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oinktheporkcompany

Variety of tasks involved in drafting content for publication including Early Years setting assessments.