Category: MPs

MPs with both an educational and occupational background in STEM are the most likely to demonstrate engagement with STEM issues in Parliament

by Taster • August 16, 2021 • Comments Off

Joshua Myers and Hilde Coffé investigate the effect of having a STEM background on both the likelihood of MPs proposing a STEM Private Members’ Bill and the proportion of proposals an MP dedicates to such bills. They find that having a STEM background …

‘Rubbing shoulders’: an understanding of networks, relationships and everyday practices is key to parliamentary engagement

by Blog Admin • January 16, 2017 • Comments Off

Relationships and networks have a big impact on parliamentary engagement. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for those academics looking to work with Parliament as part of disseminating their research. Marc Geddes, Katharine Dommett and Brenton Prosser outline why academics must be able to ‘rub shoulders’ with parliamentary staff, building shared understandings and personal trust which can circumvent common barriers around […]

Giving evidence in Parliament: summing it up with ten top tips for academics

by Blog Admin • December 5, 2016 • Comments Off

Providing evidence to policymakers through select committees is a great way for researchers to influence current policy debates. But if you haven’t done it before, the formality of the task may appear daunting. In the final part of a series on giving evidence in Parliament, Patrick Hanley has compiled thoughts and experiences from LSE academics and reveals the top tips on how to make […]