Academic Engagement

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UKRI PhD Policy Internships in the Northern Ireland Assembly: Nurturing an applied research culture

by Alice Neeson, Eileen Regan
11th June 202511th June 2025

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) PhD Policy Internships Scheme offers UKRI-funded doctoral students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in policy and law-making environments… Read More »UKRI PhD Policy Internships in the Northern Ireland Assembly: Nurturing an applied research culture

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Moving beyond the ‘usual suspects’ in academic engagement

by Alice Neeson
11th December 202418th December 2024

Engagement with the academic community can be helpful for fostering informed discussions and decisions within the Northern Ireland Assembly. Academic research is typically robust and… Read More »Moving beyond the ‘usual suspects’ in academic engagement

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Effective Knowledge Exchange activities in the Northern Ireland Assembly – facilitating access and use of academic research findings and expertise

by Eileen Regan
10th December 202418th December 2024

The Assembly’s Research and Information Service (RaISe) partners with academia and other academic institutions under its ‘Programme of Academic Engagement’. Knowledge Exchange (KE) activities play… Read More »Effective Knowledge Exchange activities in the Northern Ireland Assembly – facilitating access and use of academic research findings and expertise