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SUMMARY:Developing evidence capabilities to improve decision-making and policy impact
DESCRIPTION:Demands for policy advice and evidence are increasingly expected at the forefront of the UK’s national\, regional and local government. More tools\, resources and knowledge mobilisation activities are being geared towards supporting decision-makers to implement evidence-informed and impactful policy. Yet knowing what processes\, capabilities and methodologies can be used to determine what works\, when\, why and how is difficult for civil servants facing mounting pressures to deliver quickly\, with impact and at scale. \nIn partnership with the Capabilities in Academic Policy Engagement (CAPE) programme and the Chief Scientific Adviser’s (CSA) Office at the Department for Levelling Up\, Housing and Communities (DLUHC)\, Nesta is excited to launch a new interactive toolkit on Engaging With Evidence – a practical resource to strengthen capabilities for evidence use and expert engagement. Through a combination of theory\, case studies and interactive activities\, the toolkit is designed to help decision-makers learn about what evidence and expertise can be mobilised towards the right purposes at the right time. It provides a practical\, easy-to-use resource for governments\, knowledge intermediaries and others interested in advancing capabilities for evidence use and expert engagement. \nThis event is for anyone working in local\, regional or national government or those interested in developing capabilities for engaging with both evidence and evidence producers\, and understanding how improved evidence literacy and expert engagement can support the development of policy to ensure outcomes are effective in generating a meaningful social impact. \nConfirmed speakers: \nProf. David Halpern\, BIT CEO and What Works Centre National Advisor \nSarah Chaytor\, Director of Strategy & Policy\, UCL Research\, Innovation & Global Engagement \nProf. Alan Penn\, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for Levelling Up\, Housing and Communities \nDr Ine Steenmans\, Associate Professor in Futures\, Analysis and Policy at the University College London (UCL) \nKuranda Morgan\, Evidence Lead at Nesta
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/developing-evidence-capabilities-to-improve-decision-making-and-policy-impact/
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CATEGORIES:Innovation
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SUMMARY:Hunter Memorial Lecture - Hydrogen and its application for rail propulsion
DESCRIPTION:The UK railway is committed to removing diesel only fleets from the network by 2040.  In railway terms\, this is a pressing deadline\, as new vehicles built today would easily be expected to have an economic service life of 40 years\, well beyond the 2040 deadline. This means new carbon free traction systems need to be developed to deliver autonomous  traction on routes without overhead electrification. Hydrogen is emerging as a strong contender to provide this traction capability. The HydroFLEX train has demonstrated its viability and is ready to enter service trails on the mainline network. This presentation will give an overview of how the technology works\, its strengths and weaknesses and what types of application it is best suited for\, and where you should electrify. \nSpeaker\nProfessor Stuart Hillmansen is Professor in Railway Traction Systems within the School of Engineering at the University of Birmingham. He completed a PhD in Imperial College London. His main area of research interest is in traction systems for use in railway vehicles\, and modeling and measurement of energy consumption for railway systems (both AC and DC). His team have developed the 1st Hydrogen Fueled locomotive in the UK\, and is currently heavily involved in the industry’s efforts to decarbonize. \nThis event was organised by the Midlands Power Group.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/hunter-memorial-lecture-hydrogen-and-its-application-for-rail-propulsion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Innovation
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