This document examines the influence of Arts and Humanities research on public policy in the UK. Through numerous case studies, it highlights the integration of research from disciplines like classics, cultural studies, and history into policymaking at various governmental levels, including national government, UK Parliament, local authorities, and NGOs. The case studies illustrate both successful policy engagements and the practical challenges faced by researchers. Key topics include cultural infrastructure funding, classics education, cybersecurity, women’s support networks, and the impact of COVID-19 on the cultural sector. The study underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, translating academic findings into actionable insights, and building relationships with policymakers.
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Table of Contents
- How does Arts and Humanities research influence public policymaking 1
- Table of Contents 2
- Introduction 3
- Data collection 4
- The problems of applying the Arts and Humanities to real-world scenarios 4
- Respondents advice to fellow academics 5
- A note on policymakers and their Arts and Humanities backgrounds 6
- Acknowledgements 7
- Part One 8
- CASE STUDY 9
- CASE STUDY 10
- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 10
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- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 18
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- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 20
- Part Two 21
- CASE STUDY 22
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- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 23
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- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 26
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- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 29
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- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 32
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- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 34
- Part Three 35
- CASE STUDY 36
- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 38
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- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 40
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- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 43
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- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 50
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- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 53
- Part Four 54
- CASE STUDY 55
- ADVICE TO OTHER ACADEMICS 56
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- An afterword by the Co-Chairs of the UPEN Subcommittee on Arts and Humanities Policy Engagement 63