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Who, what, why, and where: History and the curriculum across the UK and Ireland Our history lessons are never just a straight-forward account of the past. They are based on carefully constructed ideas which shape our sense of who we are and how we understand our place in the worl...

Coming soon... Wise in 5: History in Schools

An upcoming Wise in 5 briefing compares how history is positioned in the curricula, focusing on secondary education in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England.

This blog offers a glimpse of what’s to come: lnkd.in/dh-9hp2C

A discussion about devolution in Scotland & Wales - Enlighten The think tanks Enlighten and PolicyWISE were delighted to host a discussion about devolution in Scotland and Wales and what the nations might learn from one another in the coming years. Both Wales an...

Catch up on our fascinating & informative discussion about Scottish & Welsh devolution in partnership with @policywise.bsky.social. Our panel included Adam Price MS, @kezdugdale.bsky.social, Lee Waters MS, and Paul McLennan MSP. Chaired by @chrisdeerin.bsky.social

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HIGHLY COMMENDED! We are pleased that @policywise.bsky.social was runner up in the "1 to watch" category at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social awards. 2 years since we launched website, newsletter & Wise in 5s. What an adventure launching a new initiative to build understanding of devolution.

Bridging divides: lessons in cross-nation collaboration from the PolicyWISE roundtables. Bridging divides: lessons in cross-nation collaboration from the PolicyWISE roundtables. In a time of shifting power dynamics, widening regional disparities, and voting volatility, how can the nations...

Bridging Divides: Lessons in Cross-Nation Collaboration from the PolicyWISE Roundtables from @cmay99.bsky.social

100+ leaders discussed intergovernmental relations and collaborative policymaking across the UK and Ireland.

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🚨Report by @drdonnasmith.bsky.social & Dan Taylor with @policywise.bsky.social out now!

"Engaging the disengaged: a guide for policymakers & campaigners" explores practical ways to engage disengaged groups in democracy.

🔗Read here: fass.open.ac.uk/sites/fass.o...

@openuniversity.bsky.social

Tomorrow our monthly newsletter will land in your inbox with insights into exciting events we have coming up at PolicyWISE, a look back on the last 12 months, our Active Travel Wise in 5 and much more!

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A more collaborative way of governing? Why the UK's Council of the Nations and Regions matters - Bennett Institute for Public Policy The Council of the Nations and Regions represents an opportunity to foster better relations between the key players in the territorial government of the UK – the UK’s central government, its devolved ...

Our report from last month with @policywise.bsky.social on the landscape of UK intergovernmental relations and the role of the Council can be found here: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/publications...

A more collaborative way of governing? Why the UK's Council of the Nations and Regions matters - Bennett Institute for Public Policy The Council of the Nations and Regions represents an opportunity to foster better relations between the key players in the territorial government of the UK – the UK’s central government, its devolved ...

Starmer is meeting with the devolved heads of government and English regional mayors today for the second instalment of the Council of Nations & Regions

Good time to read our report with @policywise.bsky.social to find out what it is & why it matters!

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YouTube video by PolicyWISE Watch the Webinar: "A More Collaborative Form of Governance?

Can tomorrow's Council of Nations & Regions meeting navigate the big and small 'P' politics of national and local #devolution?
Watch our webinar with @michaelkenny.bsky.social @alwalker.bsky.social & Dewi Knight www.youtube.com/watch?v=tru3...
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Devolution is in focus ahead of elections in Wales, Scotland & mayoralties increasing in England. We worked with @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk to explore why the Council of the Nations and Regions matters, its purpose, the English dimension & lessons from abroad.

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Watch the Webinar: "A More Collaborative Form of Governance? Watch the Webinar: "A More Collaborative Form of Governance? UK Intergovernmental Relations and the Council of Nations and Regions." You can now watch the recording of our recent webinar, which explored new research calling for a step change in UK Intergovernmental Relations through the Council of the Nations and Regions. We discussed a new model of collaborative governance, the purpose and remit of the Council, the English dimension, and international examples of good intergovernmental relations. Our panellists, and report co-authors, were: Dewi Knight (PolicyWISE, The Open University) Professor Michael Kenny and Alex Walker (The Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge) The event was chaired by Catherine May (PolicyWISE, The Open University), and took place live on the 13th of May.

Watch the Webinar: "A More Collaborative Form of Governance? UK Intergovernmental Relations and the Council of Nations and Regions." youtu.be/tru34dF5EvQ

The webinar explored new research calling for a step change in UK Intergovernmental Relations through the Council of the Nations and Regions.

What a view! Happy to be back in Llandudno for the launch of the @openuniversity.bsky.social @taipawb.bsky.social report into Tenants’s experience of decarbonising social housing. @policywise.bsky.social we’re looking into how the findings can be shared across UK/Ireland.

🗓 Join our webinar today - Tuesday 13 May at 13:00 - to hear from the authors - @michaelkenny.bsky.social @alwalker.bsky.social & Dewi Knight - & ask your questions.

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Hear about our new report, co-authored by @michaelkenny.bsky.social @alwalker.bsky.social & Dewi Knight, launching tomorrow in a free webinar on UK Intergovernmental Relations and the Council of the Nations and Regions.
Tuesday 13 May
13:00-14:00
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9af39...

Tomorrow! Join Dewi Knight, @alwalker.bsky.social and @michaelkenny.bsky.social to hear why the Council of Nations and Regions matters and the importance of working with all UK leaders no matter the politics....
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#intergovernmentalrelations #ukpolitics #webinar

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Free Webinar next Tuesday 1pm, discussing our new research report (alongside @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk) into UK Intergovernmental Relations and the Council of Nations and Regions. Sign up here! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e9af39...

Why should 16 year olds get the vote? “I think if you’re old enough to go out and work, if you’re old enough to pay your taxes, then you are entitled to have a say on how your taxes are spent. And also we do have voting at a younger age i...

Why should 16 year olds get the vote?

Our latest blog, with contribution from Donna Smith, looks at our most recent Wise in 5: Voting Age, sharing insights from across the UK and Ireland.

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Check out my Wise in 5 briefing written for @policywise.bsky.social

Should the voting age be lowered to 16 and 17?
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Did you know that in Scotland and Wales, 16 and 17 year olds can already vote in local and devolved elections? Now, there's a growing movement to extend this right across the UK.

Read more in our latest Wise in 5 here: www.policywise.org.uk/news/policyw...

Led by Dr Donna Smith & Dr Dan Taylor, in conjunction with PolicyWISE and Open Societal Challenges, the event offers practical insights into engaging disengaged groups in making change in politics based on a range of current OU projects.

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Mark your calendar for June 3rd, 12–1:30pm (online) for the launch of the ‘Engaging the Disengaged’ toolkit!

🔗 Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9cf613...

In case you missed it, our latest blog focussed on our Wise in 5 briefing, House First.

Click here to read more: www.policywise.org.uk/node/666

Potholes, funding formula, and the arts: what the UK Spring Statement could mean for all UK governments. There have been rumours, leaks and hints of what will be in the Chancellor’s statement on Wednesday morning, and it seems to be so far, so glum – cuts, increased need for defence spending and an ever-...

This weeks blog discusses what the UK Spring Statement could mean for all UK governments.

You can read this weeks edition and share any feedback here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/pothol...

A key highlight from this week is our latest Wi5 which presents a comparative analysis of policy frameworks, highlighting key gaps in ESOL provision, funding shortages, and the need for multilingual approaches to language education. You can read more here: lnkd.in/ePg6Pgjc

This weeks comparative coffee comes from Molly who has been cafe hopping around Cardiff while updating our digital training resources but the highest rated coffee was a flat white from Coffi Lab.

New Briefing Highlights Gaps in Language Education for Refugees and Migrants Across the UK and Ireland. A new Wise in 5 briefing is published today highlighting disparities in language education policies for refugees and migrants across the UK and Ireland. Wise in 5: Language Education for Refugees and ...

New from PolicyWISE in the latest edition of our blog, The Comparative angle, featuring our latest Wise in 5 on key gaps in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision, funding shortages, and the need for multilingual approaches to language education.

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PolicyWISE on LinkedIn: Following on from our last Mind Your Policy Language - NHS, in this video… Following on from our last Mind Your Policy Language - NHS, in this video we look at the Scottish, Northern Ireland and Welsh health services. There are many…

If you need a refresher, you can find our recent NHS Mind Your Policy Language video here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Headlines today are saying that the NHS has hit its 'appointments target'. Most articles - like this one - neglect to mention that this is a policy and target that only applies to NHS England. It goes to show that it's more important than ever to Mind Your Policy Language!

And of course, this week’s Comparative Coffee is a flat white from Ducie Street Warehouse in Manchester. There were great ideas and insight from all five jurisdictions on a big shared societal challenge. We hope to share more details soon. ☕