About the Lincoln Policy Hub
The University of Lincoln delivers research that has a positive impact on communities at a local national and global level: informing policy, influencing decisions, and potentially changing lives. Our researchers work closely with government, parliamentarians and civil society, placing evidence and academic rigour at the heart of policymaking.
The Lincoln Policy Hub was launched in May 2021 to bring together the latest insights, evidence and commentary from our researchers, in a one-stop-shop for both academics and policymakers. By connecting politicians, decision makers, and practitioners with our research, we can help deliver evidence-based policy that meets the challenges facing society today.
The Lincoln Policy Hub was created by Mark Bennister with Jo Edwards at Lucidity and Alexandra Meakin. The Hub was funded by a Research England QR SPF allocation. Digital support Digital Student Life.
Policy Blog
To find out more about our research have a look at our latest blog posts
Policy Briefs
The University of Lincoln Policy Hub has produced a series of policy briefs on current research topics. See below for the downloadable pdf
Policy Guidance
The Lincoln Policy Hub has produced a series of policy guidance notes to help you engage with policymakers and researchers. You will find guidance on engaging with parliament, government and…
The Conversation
We are delighted to announce that the University of Lincoln is now a member of The Conversation. The Conversation is an independent source of news analysis and informed comment written…
Research at Lincoln
Through research at the University, we strive to change society for the better – whether that is connecting individuals and communities through shared local heritage, or contributing to international efforts to address global grand challenges such as climate change.
As a University created by its community for its community to reduce inequalities, we understand the vital role education and scholarship play in ensuring that in our rapidly-changing world, no one is left behind.
Latest Blogposts
Artful Engagement: disseminating a pilot national Arts Education Framework at the UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education
Background on MAP Mobile Arts for Peace (MAP) is a 4-year international, interdisciplinary applied research project, which began in 2020. MAP demonstrates the value of arts-based methods for everyday peacebuilding with and for young people in post-conflict affected countries (namely, Kyrgyzstan, Rwanda, Indonesia and Nepal). The research project is providing…
Markets Before Modernity
Markets – simply put, institutions designed to facilitate and structure exchange – tend to get a bad press. Think back to the financial crisis of 2007-08, the damaging consequences of which were felt throughout the world. That crisis persuaded many people that markets cause as many problems as they solve,…
Policy engagement towards informing the current and future role of Community First Responders’ in the United Kingdom
We aimed to engage with policy stakeholders related to ambulance services and Community First Responders (CFR) schemes at a local, regional and national level to co-create and inform policy relating to CFR schemes, and to inform their future development. University of Lincoln research has: Provided evidence to UK ambulance services…
Government endorses all recommendations made in the summer women’s football review – so what next?
The government has endorsed all recommendations made in the raising the bar report that was released on July 13 this year following a review chaired by former international footballer, Karen Carney. Carney “felt great relief” when hearing that the government had accepted all recommendations of the review. Culture Secretary, Rt…