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OPEN Workshop: From Research to Policy Writing
This hands-on workshop is designed to help researchers strengthen their ability to communicate effectively with policy professionals. Across two 90-minute sessions, participants will develop a clearer understanding of how policy writing differs from academic writing, and why accessibility, clarity, and relevance are essential for impact.
The first session sets the scene, exploring how research informs policy, why effective communication matters, and what makes writing resonate with non-academic audiences. Insights from researchers with direct experience of influencing policy will ground the discussion in real-world practice.
The second session shifts to application. Through practical exercises and peer feedback, participants will learn how to plan, structure, and refine written outputs such as policy briefs, op-eds, and written evidence.
Intended audience:
Researchers, DPhil Students, and Professional Services Staff
Date:
11 November 2025, 13:30
Venue:
Worcester College, Walton Street OX1 2HB
Venue Details:
Nash Suite
Speaker:
Rosaleen Cunningham (COMPAS, University of Oxford)
Organiser:
Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
rosaleen.cunningham@socsci.ox.ac.uk
Host:
Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) (University of Oxford)
Part of:
OPEN Learning Opportunities Event Series
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=G96VzPWXk0-0uv5ouFLPkUsXUmzYt_pIu6uwogTJYftURVZCM05IWVZBRU9QSDI3QUQ4TjJKRlMxSy4u
Cost:
N/A
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editors:
Rosaleen Cunningham,
Umme Imani
