Congratulations to the newly appointed Parliamentary thematic research leads, announced recently by POST (UK Parliament) and UK Research and Innovation. We are excited to work with POST and the new leads over the coming months to strengthen evidence-informed policy. parliament.uk/get-involved/r…

Dr Pin Lean Lau has contributed to a POSTbrief 61 as an external reviewer. The POSTbrief 61 is titled "What is the metaverse and what impacts will it have for society?". Full text available here: shorturl.at/OgTUm

As #AI gathers momentum in establishing itself in our everyday lives and across all industry sectors, new laws and guidelines are quickly emerging to manage the risks of this fast-evolving technology. Dr Asress Gikay, our law academic exlains more➡️ bit.ly/3WLkIHE

❓ Are you a researcher, policymaker or professional working in the field of criminal and civil justice looking to widen your network? Join our online networking session on 18th September hosted by MetroPolis 👇 eventbrite.fr/e/upen-policy-…

Professor Joseph Giacomin (Brunel Design School) was an external reviewer of the POSTnote Research Brief titled "Automated Vehicles." Additionally, two of Professor Giacomin's books were cited in the Brief. 👉Read the research brief: bit.ly/4df2jc0 Brunel Research

Calling all PSA ECN members! This internship at the heart of UK politics is a unique chance to work with MPs and develop skills beyond academia. Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact! 🔍📊 Apply now: psa.ac.uk/HoC-Internship…

A one woman army! Our latest podcast drops today, so listen in and join our lunch with the London Food Company — link in bio! Luke Heslop UK-South Asia Network Brunel Public Policy #migration #food

"Active #travel interventions might benefit from a longer timeframe for testing and implementation, because travel behaviours require sustained and repeated good choices to be made." #UK 👉Read the new evidence brief by Dr Manu Savani: bit.ly/3M6HTpD Brunel Research

Upcoming Masterclass! 📝 Join us on 25th Sept, for a session on navigating the politics and ethics of research-policy engagement, looking at how facts and values are inseparable and how to approach this dilemma. Sign up here 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/masterclass-…

"The perception of 'illegal' slapped on #Nepali domestic workers by their own government and embassies invites abuse and exploitation by agents and employers(...)." ✅ A new opinion piece co-authored by Dr Ayushman: bit.ly/3SNKW9O #Nepal #Migration

✍️ Catch up on Dr Alison Clarke’s UPEN blog. Alison Clarke, Capacity & Capabilities Research Associate at Insights North East shares her thoughts from the UPEN ‘Voice your Vision’ Professional Development event 👇 upen.ac.uk/resources/upen…

Are you a PhD student looking to step into the world of policy-making? Apply for the PSA & House of Commons internship and gain invaluable experience in Westminster. Deadline: 29 September 2024 More info: psa.ac.uk/HoC-Internship…

"The regulation of #ArtificialIntelligence (#AI) should strike a balance between ad dressing the risks of the technology and its benefits through enabling useful innovation whilst remaining adaptable to evolving risks." 👉More: bit.ly/3Md6KIo CBASS Research Brunel Law School

Getachew K Reda is trying to ease the dire humanitarian situation in Tigray & prevent further suffering. The past 4 years have shown the Ethiopian political elites don't mind perpetuating a needless civil war. Getachew K Reda, stay pragmatic & human-centered—let history judge you.

In 2017, #Nepal's government banned international emigration for domestic work. Dr Ayushman highlights in this brief that the ban has led to unintended, harmful consequences, increasing #migrant workers' risks of exploitation and violence. 👉More: tiny.cc/v5xkzz

Policy Brief: Reducing Vulnerability of Nepali Migrant Domestic Workers 🧵(1/9)

Sign up for Academia Europaea Cardiff's webinar on 24th September! They'll be exploring the main challenges facing democracy in Europe, asking questions around the impact of social media and AI on the future evolution and health of democratic systems and more 👇 aecardiffknowledgehub.wales/2024/09/10/str…

Safer migration for women nepalitimes.com/editorial/safe… Thanks Sonia Awale & Kunda Dixit कुन्द दीक्षित for spotlighting this crucial issue and helping disseminate the policy brief! Hopefully Hello Sarkar, Government of Nepal/MOFA of Nepal 🇳🇵 will acknowledge the damage caused by the migration ban and lift it immediately!

In my latest piece in EU Observer, I argue that "the EU AI Act’s flaws, combined with the contentious nature of AI regulation, suggest that the Brussels Effect may give way to more negotiated global standards." euobserver.com/digital/are9af… Brunel Law School Centre for AI: Social and Digital Innovation EUobserver Brunel Public Policy

💡#Hydrogen combustion engines produce zero #carbon and ultra-low NOx emissions compared with fossil fuel engines, whilst also being more suitable than battery systems for many sections of the #transport industry. 📣 Read the policy brief: bit.ly/4ea5PVG Brunel Research