Co-Head of @PolicyLabUK | visual artist | @artsciencecsm alum | @wellcometrust @CloreLeadership Fellow 19-21. Tweets = my own views. RT/likes ≠ endorsement
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Speaking with +500 policy folk today at the Policy Festival helped me understand that I think about policy innovation like a collage artist: overlaying & juxtaposing disciplines, methods & approaches to achieve something more beautiful & ultimately more long-lasting.
ALT Glass House, an intervention and inquiry into the role of art in climate policy which I created in 2021
We are part of the 2024 Policy Festival! See Co-Head of Lab @srgbennett speak about innovation in policy, from collective intelligence to artist approaches, alongside panellists @geoffmulgan, Marta Urquilla, @RGurumurthy & Sapana Agrawal. Mon 30th Sept, details below
We collaborated with AI to create stunning and original visualisations of the future of the subsurface to aid cross government policy development. How can such imagery prompt us to think about policy differently?
We used generative AI to visualise science & policy ideas for the future of the subsurface.
Read about our experimental work for the Foresight team of @uksciencechief here: openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/…
@CelynBricker @SRGBennett @aemathers2
RT @PolicyLabUK: FINAL FEW DAYS to apply for our new Head of Creative Innovation Practice. Can you be at the forefront of bringing new crea…
From new insights to new forms of engagement… from uncovering how policy systems work to shifting mindsets… read how film ethnography has informed policy over the last 10 years
Launching a new film showcasing ethnography in policymaking! Today, we are releasing a short film marking 10 years of our pioneering work using ethnography with policy teams across government. Watch and read more below: shorturl.at/821Ji
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We are hiring! Can you be Policy Lab's new Head of Creative Innovation Practice? Deadline 31st July. Read more: civilservicejobs.service.gov…
Policy Lab's new prospectus - bringing lived experience, systems innovation and high creativity to our pressing policy challenges
Launching the new Policy Lab prospectus! From catalytic interventions to ambitious system change, we are delighted to share our methods, our offer and our impact.
Get in touch to commission us or learn about our work.
openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/…
Thank you to @CelynBricker, Suzie McMurtry and @makerversity for helping create a fantastic #workexperience day!
Fantastic to be supporting National #WorkExperience week, talking to students about our work and bringing creativity, visualisation and imagery into policymaking
ALT A young person is sitting on a chair in a studio, being photographed by a student with a camera and three teammates.
It was an honour to be invited to Heatherwick Studio yesterday for the launch of the @CreativeUK_News manifesto. Stirling words from speakers.
NEW cohort of artists working in policy teams - bringing systems, immersion, participation into policy practices
Launching our new cohort of MANIFEST artists for policy teams: Ruth Levene, Kasia Molga, YARA + DAVINA
✅Exploring underlying systems
✅Immersing people in policies
✅Creating new participatory forms
openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/…
ALT A photograph shows the photos of the artists: Ruth Levene, Kasia Molga, Yara + Davina
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Fascinating blog by @SRGBennett @PolicyLabUK on how art and creativity drive innovation in policy development. Replete with engaging pictures, illustrations and quotes, this is a great read and covers important ground:
openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/…
@ahrcpress @UKRI_News @rometostandrews
A new evaluation of our pioneering art in policy programme MANIFEST - supported by @ahrcpress - suggests art can:
* bring out human elements in policy systems
* enhance innovation
* increase engagement...
...and more. shorturl.at/notDM Words by @SRGBennett & @PatrycjaKasz
Thought-provoking
Inspiring
Caring
Reflective
Human
-> some words from policy professionals describing work produced by @CHRIS_SAMUEL_ @Semiconducting & Dryden Goodwin as part of MANIFEST placements in policy teams.
A new evaluation of our pioneering art in policy programme MANIFEST - supported by @ahrcpress - suggests art can:
* bring out human elements in policy systems
* enhance innovation
* increase engagement...
...and more. shorturl.at/notDM Words by @SRGBennett & @PatrycjaKasz
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Policymaking and artmaking do change each another if you respect and appreciate that both demand expertise and a bit of courage. Great work @SRGBennett and those involved with MANIFEST @ahrcpress
A new evaluation of our pioneering art in policy programme MANIFEST - supported by @ahrcpress - suggests art can:
* bring out human elements in policy systems
* enhance innovation
* increase engagement...
...and more. shorturl.at/notDM Words by @SRGBennett & @PatrycjaKasz
It's a privilege to be part of this journey
Policy Lab is turning 10! Our new blog reflects on: 10 years at the forefront of government innovation; 10 years of collaborating with thousands of members of the public; and, 10 years of running a multidisciplinary unit at the heart of government. shorturl.at/mADLN
Read the blog and look out for more dedicated 10th Anniversary content!
EPIC policy innovation project on the future of water governance. Splicing AI, Interspecies Councils, speculative design & textiles. With @Superflux & @PhoebeTickell
What if we made decisions taking a more-than-human perspective post 2043? From Interspecies Councils to AI powered departments, we've explored possible ways to govern natural systems.
openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/…
Can designing better policy systems ➡️ improved outcomes for citizens?
Our NEW beta product helps folk diagnose the health of policy systems they are part of.
As an output of our Changing Futures work it has a particular focus on cross-departmental & national-local issues.
How do we know if a policy system is healthy? Our HEALTHY SYSTEMS INDICATORS aim to help people working in complex policy systems to diagnose issues, improving outcomes for citizens. Try our Beta tool now!
openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/…
Words: @VanessaLeft @AlexRosie
Thanks to @nigel_ball @luhc
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How do we know if a policy system is healthy? Our HEALTHY SYSTEMS INDICATORS aim to help people working in complex policy systems to diagnose issues, improving outcomes for citizens. Try our Beta tool now!
openpolicy.blog.gov.uk/2024/…
Words: @VanessaLeft @AlexRosie
Thanks to @nigel_ball @luhc
See the stunning work of @CHRIS_SAMUEL_ @Semiconducting & Dryden Goodwin, developed in placements in UK policy teams as part of @PolicyLabUK MANIFEST programme, at @blocprojects until Sat 16 Dec. Kindly supported by @ahrcpress
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TODAY: Art + policy event in Sheffield: meet the artists who brought their practice into three varied policy contexts, 4-7pm @blocprojects. eventbrite.com/e/manifest-ar…
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Exploring the intersection between art and policy - one of my favourite things @PolicyLabUK are doing. MANIFEST show coming up in Sheffield on 7th Dec! Congrats @SRGBennett, Dryden, @CHRIS_SAMUEL_ and @Semiconducting 🙌👏🔥
Calling Yorkshire-based policy innovators + art explorers! On 7th December we are gathering at @blocprojects in Sheffield with 3 artists who have brought their practice into policy as part of MANIFEST. Book a free ticket at eventbrite.com/e/manifest-ar… (1/4)
Sneak preview of MANIFEST. Opening today, Meet the artists event Thurs 7th Dec 4-7pm eventbrite.com/e/manifest-ar… - see policy/art explorations of @CHRIS_SAMUEL_ @Semiconducting & Dryden Goodwin
