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Policy influence of UK research ‘severely underestimated’

Analysis of global database of policy documents suggests projects, especially in natural and social science, have widespread impact

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Analysis of global database of policy documents suggests projects, especially in natural and social science, have widespread impact

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Thinktanks ‘have stolen universities’ clothes’

Universities must collaborate to better inform public policy

Ten commandments for influencing policymakers in turbulent times

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