The Research Excellence Framework (REF) has become a major part of the higher education research landscape, informing the allocation of around £2billion of research funding each year. It’s a major undertaking for all participating universities, impacting on almost...
With three Prime Ministers and even more Chancellors since spring, the UK’s political landscape has proved a tricky terrain in recent months. Multiple changes in policy direction, a host of new ministerial appointments, and a rocky economic outlook, have undoubtedly...
One of the lessons we can take from the febrile politics of 2022 is the limitation of ministerial engagement as a route to policy influence. To give just a taste of the comings and goings across Whitehall, between the start of July and end of October the UK had four...
As an agency specialising in issues-led engagement, Showrunner supports researchers at multiple leading universities to achieve impact with their work. We provide training, targeted stakeholder engagement support and content creation services for academics working...
Abellio London Bus have made a huge commitment to the environment with the electrification of their bus depots across London as part of a four-stage project. By the end of 2022 15% of their bus fleet will be formed of electric vehicles – making them one of the...
