MetroPolis
@mcrmetropolis.bsky.social
A research-led think tank, based at Manchester Metropolitan University that brings together policymakers, practitioners and researchers to share thinking and strengthen policy-making
📢 MetroPolis Matters – final edition of the year
A big year for policy impact — from our Manchester AI summit to new opportunities with GMCA & Parliament.
Great time to start thinking about your research impact 👇
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A big year for policy impact — from our Manchester AI summit to new opportunities with GMCA & Parliament.
Great time to start thinking about your research impact 👇
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MetroPolis Matters Summer 2026
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June 30, 2026 at 3:26 PM
📢 MetroPolis Matters – final edition of the year
A big year for policy impact — from our Manchester AI summit to new opportunities with GMCA & Parliament.
Great time to start thinking about your research impact 👇
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
A big year for policy impact — from our Manchester AI summit to new opportunities with GMCA & Parliament.
Great time to start thinking about your research impact 👇
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
⚽ What does “football heritage” really mean?
In a new Manchester Metropolis blog, Dr Adam Dinsmore advocates putting communities at the heart of football governance.
🔗 mcrmetropolis.uk/football-her...
In a new Manchester Metropolis blog, Dr Adam Dinsmore advocates putting communities at the heart of football governance.
🔗 mcrmetropolis.uk/football-her...
Football Heritage: What the New Regulator Needs to Get Right - Metropolis
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June 29, 2026 at 3:38 PM
⚽ What does “football heritage” really mean?
In a new Manchester Metropolis blog, Dr Adam Dinsmore advocates putting communities at the heart of football governance.
🔗 mcrmetropolis.uk/football-her...
In a new Manchester Metropolis blog, Dr Adam Dinsmore advocates putting communities at the heart of football governance.
🔗 mcrmetropolis.uk/football-her...
May's MetroPolis Matters is out!
Highlights include contributing to Parliament, reducing unnecessary child custody, and global research with UK policy impact.
Plus lots of ways to get involved
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Highlights include contributing to Parliament, reducing unnecessary child custody, and global research with UK policy impact.
Plus lots of ways to get involved
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MetroPolis Matters May 2026
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May 29, 2026 at 2:19 PM
May's MetroPolis Matters is out!
Highlights include contributing to Parliament, reducing unnecessary child custody, and global research with UK policy impact.
Plus lots of ways to get involved
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Highlights include contributing to Parliament, reducing unnecessary child custody, and global research with UK policy impact.
Plus lots of ways to get involved
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
We’re delighted to share that the online 2026 edition of MetroPolis Magazine 2026 is now available- read it here:
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May 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
We’re delighted to share that the online 2026 edition of MetroPolis Magazine 2026 is now available- read it here:
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Our latest edition of MetroPolis Matters is out!
Read about how we've been supporting Manchester Met's researchers, the fantastic work our academics are doing and learn more about opportunities to further your policy impact
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Read about how we've been supporting Manchester Met's researchers, the fantastic work our academics are doing and learn more about opportunities to further your policy impact
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MetroPolis Matters April 2026
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April 30, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Our latest edition of MetroPolis Matters is out!
Read about how we've been supporting Manchester Met's researchers, the fantastic work our academics are doing and learn more about opportunities to further your policy impact
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
Read about how we've been supporting Manchester Met's researchers, the fantastic work our academics are doing and learn more about opportunities to further your policy impact
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
📢 Creative Tools for Policymaking – 21st May
Join us for a workshop exploring creative and digital tools, innovative methods, and new approaches to informing policy
👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-tools-for-policymaking-internal-only-tickets-1983864976549
Join us for a workshop exploring creative and digital tools, innovative methods, and new approaches to informing policy
👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-tools-for-policymaking-internal-only-tickets-1983864976549
April 21, 2026 at 1:04 PM
📢 Creative Tools for Policymaking – 21st May
Join us for a workshop exploring creative and digital tools, innovative methods, and new approaches to informing policy
👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-tools-for-policymaking-internal-only-tickets-1983864976549
Join us for a workshop exploring creative and digital tools, innovative methods, and new approaches to informing policy
👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-tools-for-policymaking-internal-only-tickets-1983864976549
Our latest MetroPolis newsletter is out now 📩
Explore how Manchester Met researchers are shaping national policy, from ethical AI and local economies to health and wellbeing.
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Explore how Manchester Met researchers are shaping national policy, from ethical AI and local economies to health and wellbeing.
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MetroPolis Matters March 2026
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March 31, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Our latest MetroPolis newsletter is out now 📩
Explore how Manchester Met researchers are shaping national policy, from ethical AI and local economies to health and wellbeing.
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
Explore how Manchester Met researchers are shaping national policy, from ethical AI and local economies to health and wellbeing.
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
We’re excited to share that the CHAMP Research Group is hosting a session on Clinical and Population Approaches to Child Mental Health in Chile
📅18th March,
🕓16:00–17:15, at
📌Brooks Building (BR 2.28).
👉 Register and learn more:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clinical-a...
📅18th March,
🕓16:00–17:15, at
📌Brooks Building (BR 2.28).
👉 Register and learn more:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clinical-a...
Clinical and Population Approaches to Child Mental Health in Chile
Child Adolescent and Parent Mental Health Research Group Presents: Clinical and Population Approaches to Child Mental Health in Chile
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March 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
We’re excited to share that the CHAMP Research Group is hosting a session on Clinical and Population Approaches to Child Mental Health in Chile
📅18th March,
🕓16:00–17:15, at
📌Brooks Building (BR 2.28).
👉 Register and learn more:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clinical-a...
📅18th March,
🕓16:00–17:15, at
📌Brooks Building (BR 2.28).
👉 Register and learn more:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clinical-a...
Reposted by MetroPolis
Our expertise is helping the millions of people who are victims of domestic abuse in the UK each year, with Professor Michelle McManus advising the House of Lords on how to to help better protect vulnerable women and children.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4l8BsTC
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4l8BsTC
Professor advises House of Lords on how to protect victims of domestic abuse
Professor Michelle McManus invited to give oral evidence to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Committee
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March 5, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Our expertise is helping the millions of people who are victims of domestic abuse in the UK each year, with Professor Michelle McManus advising the House of Lords on how to to help better protect vulnerable women and children.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4l8BsTC
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4l8BsTC
🌟 The February edition of MetroPolis Matters is here!
This month showcases some fantastic policy‑engagement activity across Manchester Met- find out more below!
🔗https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKMMU/bulletins/40b057a
This month showcases some fantastic policy‑engagement activity across Manchester Met- find out more below!
🔗https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKMMU/bulletins/40b057a
February 27, 2026 at 12:06 PM
🌟 The February edition of MetroPolis Matters is here!
This month showcases some fantastic policy‑engagement activity across Manchester Met- find out more below!
🔗https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKMMU/bulletins/40b057a
This month showcases some fantastic policy‑engagement activity across Manchester Met- find out more below!
🔗https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKMMU/bulletins/40b057a
New MetroPolis Blog! 🚨
Sharing insights from a @leverhulme.ac.uk Trust funded project exploring early intervention for young people at risk of becoming NEET.
Read the blog 👇
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Sharing insights from a @leverhulme.ac.uk Trust funded project exploring early intervention for young people at risk of becoming NEET.
Read the blog 👇
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Mapping Interventions for NEET young people in England - Metropolis
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February 20, 2026 at 3:23 PM
New MetroPolis Blog! 🚨
Sharing insights from a @leverhulme.ac.uk Trust funded project exploring early intervention for young people at risk of becoming NEET.
Read the blog 👇
mcrmetropolis.uk/mapping-inte...
Sharing insights from a @leverhulme.ac.uk Trust funded project exploring early intervention for young people at risk of becoming NEET.
Read the blog 👇
mcrmetropolis.uk/mapping-inte...
We are proud to see the impact of our Chancellor’s Fellowship Scheme at @manmetuni.bsky.social
Policy engagement turns research into real-world change.
Watch the video to see how our fellowships connect research with policy and practice.
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Policy engagement turns research into real-world change.
Watch the video to see how our fellowships connect research with policy and practice.
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Connecting research to policy: The MetroPolis Chancellor’s Fellowship Scheme
YouTube video by Manchester Metropolitan University
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February 19, 2026 at 3:58 PM
We are proud to see the impact of our Chancellor’s Fellowship Scheme at @manmetuni.bsky.social
Policy engagement turns research into real-world change.
Watch the video to see how our fellowships connect research with policy and practice.
youtu.be/sV-OxMeAvjk
Policy engagement turns research into real-world change.
Watch the video to see how our fellowships connect research with policy and practice.
youtu.be/sV-OxMeAvjk
🎉 We’re excited to share My Voice Matters in Research launch event!
📍 The Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER
📅 23rd March 2026
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Come along, get involved, and help shape meaningful inclusion in mental health research.
📍 The Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER
📅 23rd March 2026
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Come along, get involved, and help shape meaningful inclusion in mental health research.
February 13, 2026 at 12:56 PM
🎉 We’re excited to share My Voice Matters in Research launch event!
📍 The Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER
📅 23rd March 2026
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Come along, get involved, and help shape meaningful inclusion in mental health research.
📍 The Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER
📅 23rd March 2026
⏰ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Come along, get involved, and help shape meaningful inclusion in mental health research.
📬 We are delighted to share the first MetroPolis Matters newsletter of 2026!
Featuring a new North West policy partnership, upcoming events and training, and fresh blog insights from leading academics.
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Featuring a new North West policy partnership, upcoming events and training, and fresh blog insights from leading academics.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:21 PM
📬 We are delighted to share the first MetroPolis Matters newsletter of 2026!
Featuring a new North West policy partnership, upcoming events and training, and fresh blog insights from leading academics.
👉 lnks.gd/3/3RWDNTZ
Featuring a new North West policy partnership, upcoming events and training, and fresh blog insights from leading academics.
👉 lnks.gd/3/3RWDNTZ
🚨 Limited spaces! 🚨 Manchester Met researchers + doctoral students: learn how to write for The Conversation UK.
Online training on 11 Feb, 14:00–15:00.
Boost your media profile + public impact.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1968692711...
Online training on 11 Feb, 14:00–15:00.
Boost your media profile + public impact.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1968692711...
Manchester Metropolitan University – The Conversation Media Training
We will explain how The Conversation works, the benefits of writing for the public and how to go about it.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 3:14 PM
🚨 Limited spaces! 🚨 Manchester Met researchers + doctoral students: learn how to write for The Conversation UK.
Online training on 11 Feb, 14:00–15:00.
Boost your media profile + public impact.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1968692711...
Online training on 11 Feb, 14:00–15:00.
Boost your media profile + public impact.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1968692711...
⏰ Happening next week – limited places!
🔍 Introduction to Policymaking
📅 Thu 5th Feb, 13:30–16:00 | 📍 MMU (SODA)
Join Prof Chris Fox for an interactive session on how research can engage with and influence UK policymaking.
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
🔍 Introduction to Policymaking
📅 Thu 5th Feb, 13:30–16:00 | 📍 MMU (SODA)
Join Prof Chris Fox for an interactive session on how research can engage with and influence UK policymaking.
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
Introduction to Policymaking with Professor Chris Fox
This workshop, delivered by Professor Chris Fox, will explore how researchers can engage with and shape policy with their research.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
⏰ Happening next week – limited places!
🔍 Introduction to Policymaking
📅 Thu 5th Feb, 13:30–16:00 | 📍 MMU (SODA)
Join Prof Chris Fox for an interactive session on how research can engage with and influence UK policymaking.
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
🔍 Introduction to Policymaking
📅 Thu 5th Feb, 13:30–16:00 | 📍 MMU (SODA)
Join Prof Chris Fox for an interactive session on how research can engage with and influence UK policymaking.
👉 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
What are Human Learning Systems, and how can they reform public services?
In a new blog, Professor Hannah Hesselgreaves explains why people, relationships and learning are key to reform that works.
mcrmetropolis.uk/making-publi...
In a new blog, Professor Hannah Hesselgreaves explains why people, relationships and learning are key to reform that works.
mcrmetropolis.uk/making-publi...
Making Public Service Reform Human: Why Learning Matters - Metropolis
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January 14, 2026 at 2:11 PM
What are Human Learning Systems, and how can they reform public services?
In a new blog, Professor Hannah Hesselgreaves explains why people, relationships and learning are key to reform that works.
mcrmetropolis.uk/making-publi...
In a new blog, Professor Hannah Hesselgreaves explains why people, relationships and learning are key to reform that works.
mcrmetropolis.uk/making-publi...
📣 Media training for researchers!
We’re hosting a one-hour online session on how academics can write for a global public audience with The Conversation.
🗓 11th February | ⏰ 2.00 | 💻 Online
Open to academics, researchers and PhD candidates
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...
We’re hosting a one-hour online session on how academics can write for a global public audience with The Conversation.
🗓 11th February | ⏰ 2.00 | 💻 Online
Open to academics, researchers and PhD candidates
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...
Manchester Metropolitan University – The Conversation Media Training
We will explain how The Conversation works, the benefits of writing for the public and how to go about it.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
📣 Media training for researchers!
We’re hosting a one-hour online session on how academics can write for a global public audience with The Conversation.
🗓 11th February | ⏰ 2.00 | 💻 Online
Open to academics, researchers and PhD candidates
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...
We’re hosting a one-hour online session on how academics can write for a global public audience with The Conversation.
🗓 11th February | ⏰ 2.00 | 💻 Online
Open to academics, researchers and PhD candidates
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...
📣 Introduction to Policymaking
An upcoming workshop for Manchester Met colleagues, with members of the British Academy's Early Career Researcher Network also attending.
📅 5th February
📍 School of Digital Arts (SODA), MMU
🔗 Register and learn more:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
An upcoming workshop for Manchester Met colleagues, with members of the British Academy's Early Career Researcher Network also attending.
📅 5th February
📍 School of Digital Arts (SODA), MMU
🔗 Register and learn more:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
Introduction to Policymaking with Professor Chris Fox
This workshop, delivered by Professor Chris Fox, will explore how researchers can engage with and shape policy with their research.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 3:17 PM
📣 Introduction to Policymaking
An upcoming workshop for Manchester Met colleagues, with members of the British Academy's Early Career Researcher Network also attending.
📅 5th February
📍 School of Digital Arts (SODA), MMU
🔗 Register and learn more:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
An upcoming workshop for Manchester Met colleagues, with members of the British Academy's Early Career Researcher Network also attending.
📅 5th February
📍 School of Digital Arts (SODA), MMU
🔗 Register and learn more:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...
✨ Happy New Year from MetroPolis! ✨
We’re kicking off 2026 with training for Manchester Met researchers (incl. doctoral students) focused on policymaking, including sessions with @britishacademy.bsky.social and @uk.theconversation.com
📅 Early February 2026!
mcrmetropolis.uk/met-training...
We’re kicking off 2026 with training for Manchester Met researchers (incl. doctoral students) focused on policymaking, including sessions with @britishacademy.bsky.social and @uk.theconversation.com
📅 Early February 2026!
mcrmetropolis.uk/met-training...
Training and Events - Metropolis
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January 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM
✨ Happy New Year from MetroPolis! ✨
We’re kicking off 2026 with training for Manchester Met researchers (incl. doctoral students) focused on policymaking, including sessions with @britishacademy.bsky.social and @uk.theconversation.com
📅 Early February 2026!
mcrmetropolis.uk/met-training...
We’re kicking off 2026 with training for Manchester Met researchers (incl. doctoral students) focused on policymaking, including sessions with @britishacademy.bsky.social and @uk.theconversation.com
📅 Early February 2026!
mcrmetropolis.uk/met-training...
A brilliant way to end 2025 for MetroPolis 🎉
This year we welcomed new chancellor's fellows, hosted events on criminal justice, AI, and child health, and also re-published our MetroPolis Magazine.
We’re looking forward to working with even more @manmetuni.bsky.social academics in 2026!
This year we welcomed new chancellor's fellows, hosted events on criminal justice, AI, and child health, and also re-published our MetroPolis Magazine.
We’re looking forward to working with even more @manmetuni.bsky.social academics in 2026!
December 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A brilliant way to end 2025 for MetroPolis 🎉
This year we welcomed new chancellor's fellows, hosted events on criminal justice, AI, and child health, and also re-published our MetroPolis Magazine.
We’re looking forward to working with even more @manmetuni.bsky.social academics in 2026!
This year we welcomed new chancellor's fellows, hosted events on criminal justice, AI, and child health, and also re-published our MetroPolis Magazine.
We’re looking forward to working with even more @manmetuni.bsky.social academics in 2026!
DSIT is now recruiting for its College of Experts 🔬—an independent network offering strategic science & tech advice to shape national policy.
🗓 Info session: 15 Dec, 16:00 📝 Contribute ~5 days/yr
🔗 Apply: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
⏳ Deadline: 16 Jan 2026
🗓 Info session: 15 Dec, 16:00 📝 Contribute ~5 days/yr
🔗 Apply: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
⏳ Deadline: 16 Jan 2026
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
DSIT is now recruiting for its College of Experts 🔬—an independent network offering strategic science & tech advice to shape national policy.
🗓 Info session: 15 Dec, 16:00 📝 Contribute ~5 days/yr
🔗 Apply: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
⏳ Deadline: 16 Jan 2026
🗓 Info session: 15 Dec, 16:00 📝 Contribute ~5 days/yr
🔗 Apply: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
⏳ Deadline: 16 Jan 2026
🚀 The latest MetroPolis Matters is out!
See how we’re helping researchers shape policy on safeguarding, amplify young people’s voices & engage with Parliament & the WHO.
Upcoming workshops for 2026 also featured
Find out more🔗
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See how we’re helping researchers shape policy on safeguarding, amplify young people’s voices & engage with Parliament & the WHO.
Upcoming workshops for 2026 also featured
Find out more🔗
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
MetroPolis Matters November 2025
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November 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🚀 The latest MetroPolis Matters is out!
See how we’re helping researchers shape policy on safeguarding, amplify young people’s voices & engage with Parliament & the WHO.
Upcoming workshops for 2026 also featured
Find out more🔗
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
See how we’re helping researchers shape policy on safeguarding, amplify young people’s voices & engage with Parliament & the WHO.
Upcoming workshops for 2026 also featured
Find out more🔗
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...
We were delighted to support yesterday evening’s policy round table with 42ndStreet and @icf-mcr.bsky.social
A fantastic first discussion on empowering young people to lead healthier, better lives!
A fantastic first discussion on empowering young people to lead healthier, better lives!
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We were delighted to support yesterday evening’s policy round table with 42ndStreet and @icf-mcr.bsky.social
A fantastic first discussion on empowering young people to lead healthier, better lives!
A fantastic first discussion on empowering young people to lead healthier, better lives!
🔎 New POST project on Lifelong Learning & Skills: Evidence Call Now Open! Parliament’s
Parliament's POST team is gathering evidence to inform a new POSTnote on lifelong learning
🗓 Deadline: 22 December 2025
post.parliament.uk/approved-wor...
Parliament's POST team is gathering evidence to inform a new POSTnote on lifelong learning
🗓 Deadline: 22 December 2025
post.parliament.uk/approved-wor...
Approved work: Lifelong learning and skills in the UK
What are the overall trends and demographics of participation in lifelong learning and upskilling? What are the challenges and opportunities, including around implementing the lifelong learning entitl...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🔎 New POST project on Lifelong Learning & Skills: Evidence Call Now Open! Parliament’s
Parliament's POST team is gathering evidence to inform a new POSTnote on lifelong learning
🗓 Deadline: 22 December 2025
post.parliament.uk/approved-wor...
Parliament's POST team is gathering evidence to inform a new POSTnote on lifelong learning
🗓 Deadline: 22 December 2025
post.parliament.uk/approved-wor...