Policy briefings and interactions

Our cutting-edge research has extensive policy impact. This page will host our latest policy briefings, news articles related to our policy output and published submissions to Select Committees, Government Consultations and other interactions with government.

Policy briefings

The Policy Unit has a number of briefing papers on a variety of subjects. Selected briefings are published below. 

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AI in the public sector

Researchers in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering have worked on a project with local authorities looking at the application of AI to improve their efficiency around traffic management.

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Early years maths education

Researchers in the Centre for Mathematical Cognition are experts in policy relating to the development of mathematics skills in young people. This policy briefing on mathematics education was authored by Professor Camilla Gilmore.
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Buses connecting communities

This policy briefing focuses on the importance of buses to local communities and offers policy recommendations to tackle declining usage and service provisions.

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Racial diversity in sport leadership

Pioneering research which is driving change in the sports sector by addressing the important issue of ethnic diversity and inclusion in senior leadership roles, including practical policy recommendations.

Interactions with Government and Parliament

Loughborough University has a proud track record of interacting with government and Whitehall to influence policy across a broad range of topics. Our researchers actively seek to use their research to help shape policy and inform debate.

Below is a selected list of published submissions UK Parliament Select Committees.

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Community and school sport Inquiry

A number of Loughborough University contributed to a Culture, Media and Sport Committee Inquiry on community and school sport.
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Flood resilience in England Inquiry

Loughborough University researchers contributing to the Environmental Audits Committee's Inquiry on flood resilience in England

Export-led growth Inquiry

Written evidence submitted by colleagues at Loughborough University's Business School and Loughborough University, London's Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to the Committee's Inquiry on export-led growth.
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Rights of Older People Inquiry

Evidence submitted by Loughborough University's Dr Emilene Zitkus, who was cited in the Inquiry's final report.