Political and Policy Engagement

We have a dedicated Public Affairs Team to advise and assist colleagues in promoting the research and expertise of the University to the political, policy and civic audiences.

The team’s role is to develop and facilitate interactions with elected members of national and local governments (Scotland, UK, Europe), and senior policymakers within those governments. At a local level, the team supports relations with the local authorities and community.

The team coordinates biannual briefing sessions for local MSPs, MPs and MEPs, and issues a regular ‘Aberdeen Bulletin’ to MPs, MSPs and MEPs on Aberdeen’s teaching, research and other policy-influencing activity. The team also supports ministerial and VIP visits to the University.

The team can help colleagues in:

• Communicating with policymakers and influencers at Holyrood and Westminster and elsewhere
• Keeping up to date with parliamentary and government activities at a devolved, UK and European level, from debating chamber through to the various committees and groups
• Providing advice and training for staff seeking to engage with policy and policymakers

Public Affairs Monitoring Report

The Public Affairs Monitoring Report is designed to reflect University research interests and business, highlight areas of engagement – or potential engagement, and generally inform stakeholder relations. Any comments or suggestion should be directed to the Public Affairs Team.

• Public Affairs Monitoring Report 1 April 2013
• Public Affairs Monitoring Report 18 March 2013

Contact

Dr Sue Bird
Communications Manager
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 43 8668
Email: sue.bird@abdn.ac.uk 

Godfrey Brown
Public Affairs Officer
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 27 3231
Email: a.g.brown@abdn.ac.uk

Laura Young
Public Affairs Project Assistant
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 43 8784
Email: laura.young@abdn.ac.uk