Upcoming International Public Policy webinars and workshops

While the COVID-19 pandemic has created considerable restrictions around seminars and other public events, there are still a number of online options available to anyone interested in furthering their learning during this time.

Whether you’ve only recently started studying International Public Policy or want to build on existing experience, there’s a wealth of information being offered over the internet by organisations and industry professionals alike.

Here are four upcoming International Public Policy webinars you should attend or keep track of in 2020:

1. Policy Crunch - Gov in Transition: the COVID Effect in Canada, the US & UK

When? 7 July 2020

The Institute on Governance will be leading an expert panel about the effect of the pandemic on the UK, US, and Canada.

While considering current solutions to policy, service delivery, and internal management, ‘Policy Crunch – Gov in Transition’ will also attempt to predict the ways in which governments might continue to evolve following COVID-19.

Panellists include Hannah White, the Deputy Director at the Institute for Government in London, as well as Margot Conrad, the Director of Government Affairs at the Partnership for Public Service, Washington.

Find out more about Policy Crunch - Gov in Transition: the COVID Effect in Canada, the US & UK.

2. Policy and Public Affairs: An Introductory Toolkit

When? 8-9 July 2020

Hosted by the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC), this online event is catered to those unfamiliar with the world of policy and public affairs.

AMRC’s introductory workshop aims to equip participants with the confidence needed to enter the field, promising a foundational understanding of policy and public affairs in the medical research sector.

Spanning the course of two afternoons, the event offers a combination of presentations and panel discussions led by a number of industry professionals such as Dr Mehwaesh Islam, Anna Evans, and Jo McGowan.

Find out more about Policy and Public Affairs: An Introductory Toolkit.

3. Culture and Values at the Heart of Policymaking: An Insider’s Guide

When? 14 July 2020

The Institute for Policy Research is hosting the upcoming launch of ‘Culture and Values at the Heart of Policymaking: An Insider’s Guide’, a new study by Stephen Muers, the Head of Strategy and Market Development at Big Society Capital.

Alongside Jill Rutter, a Senior Research Fellow at the UK In a Changing Europe, Muers will discuss his experience as a senior government policymaker as part of a detailed exploration of the impact of culture on political systems and policy success.

Find out more about Culture and Values at the Heart of Policymaking: An Insider’s Guide.

4. Online International Security Policy Summit

When? 20 August 2020

Organised by World Youth Academy, the International Security Policy Summit gives individuals a variety of in-depth and immersive classes about the workings of the world’s most influential organisations.

By placing participants in contact with leading policy-makers, practitioners, and analysts, the International Security Policy Summit helps young professionals develop better connections and ideas to shape the future of the industry.

World Youth Academy programmes are specially designed for smaller groups of up to 30 people, to maximise each participant’s ability to network and learn directly from their line-up of experts.

Find out more about Online International Security Policy Summit.

Queen Mary Online offers a flexible online MSc in International Public Policy. It provides you with an in-depth analysis of the concepts, stakeholders and processes involved in international public policy and connect you to a global network of public policy practitioners: