The need for evidence-informed policymaking has never been more striking. Society faces a host of complex global challenges – including climate breakdown, pandemic, cost of living crises, energy poverty, ageing populations, and food security – none of which can be meaningfully addressed without insights from academic research.
In UCD's strategy to 2030, Breaking Boundaries, the university sets out a roadmap to embed pathways to deep and diverse collaboration, enabling the continuous flow of ideas, knowledge and expertise in order to deliver that impact, includign enabling ethical partnerships and knowledge exchange with policymakers.
Connecting research and policy for better decision-making
The UCD Policy Interface works to develop and strengthen links between researchers and policy professionals, so that high-quality evidence can more readily inform public policy. It complements the extensive engagement already underway across UCD’s Schools, Colleges, Institutes, and Centres, helping researchers drive real impact on policy and wider society.
Learn more about this exciting new unit, including what tools and resources are available and how to join the network, at the UCD Policy Interface website.