Скачать или смотреть Working in the think tank sector

Think tanks are research organisations that develop ideas and suggestions for action on a whole range of subjects affecting society. Using research, analysis and commentary, we aim to inform and influence politicians, policy makers and the public.

Given the economic, social and political issues facing the UK, ensuring the world of research and policy-making is populated by a variety of talented individuals with diverse views and backgrounds is more important than ever. To contribute to achieving greater representation, a group of think tanks and similar organisations join together each year to hold a webinar for undergraduates interested in working in the sector.

This event is aimed at people from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups, people with work-limiting health conditions or impairments, young adults with caring responsibilities (including young parents), mature students, people from lower-income backgrounds, care leavers and LGBT+ students.

This event is organised in collaboration with CLES, Centre for Cities, Institute for Employment Studies, Institute for Fiscal Studies, Institute for Government, IPPR, Learning and Work Institute, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, New Local, NPC, Nuffield Trust, Pro Bono Economics, Resolution Foundation, Royal Economic Society, RUSI and TUC.

A full write-up of the frequently asked questions from the event, alongside the event slides, are available to view and download here: https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/....

Agenda
16:00 – 16:40
Welcome and Introduction
Helen Buckingham, Director of Strategy, Nuffield Trust

Session 1: Think tanks and how to apply for jobs in the sector
Grace Evans, Research Analyst, RUSI (Chair)
Dan Tomlinson, Principal Advisor, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Emily Redding, Director, Smart Thinking

16:40 – 16:45
Break

16:45 – 17:15
Session 2a: A day in the life of a Researcher
Jess Sargeant, Senior Researcher, Institute for Government (Chair)
Rose Anderson, Consultant, New Philanthropy Capital
Vedanth Nair, Research Economist, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Jansev Jemal, Research & Policy Director, Probono Economics

17:15 – 17:45
Session 2b: Influencing policy
Lalitha Try, Economist, Resolution Foundation (Chair)
Max Mosley, Economist, National Institute of Economic and Social Research
Bertha Rohenkohl, PostDoc Researcher, Institute for the Future of Work
Connor Stevens, Research Manager, Learning & Work