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My internship experiences 2010/2011

Why did I apply? Lack of connect between research and policy “I have witnessed the call and need for research to be properly represented and disseminated to the public and those responsible for finding solutions.” How to make an impact “I am looking for new experience that will expand my understanding of how to best connect social psychological evidence surrounding ageism to the progression of policy.” Opportunity and diversity of experience “…opportunities to extend and develop key skills that contribute to strategic changes, such as being able to interpret and define research contributions from a range of disciplines. … being able to communicate, engage and work in partnership with diverse and non-specialist audiences.”

Cabinet Office: The Job “making government work better” National Security Reform & efficiency Big Society Transparency Office for civil society Behavioural insights Team Big Society Community empowerment Opening up public services Social action Time Banks Supporting material for tender document Literature review on impacts and evaluations Typology of time banks Big society policy & analysis team Role of Cabinet office Role of Team

Time banks

POST: The Job POST note Video games and Violence Industry VG publishers VG developers UKIE TIGA PEGI BBFC NGOs Academic Aggression Addiction Brain development Government DCMS DoE APPG MPs http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/bicameral/post/publications

Initial research phase Contacted over 30 people Conducted over 18 interviews Read many papers

http://researchbriefings. parliament http://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/POST-PN-405

Benefits to me Increased my personal, academic and professional networks Enhanced understanding of impact and how to create impact Identify end users and stakeholders of my research Understand who to approach and what form research should be Improved scientific communication Writing to non-specialized audiences Better understanding of public engagement Better understanding of policy/ politics / parliament Improved employability Help you understand what career you want They were fun!!

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