Lancaster University Public Affairs Team

A view across the river Thames to the UK houses of parliament, lit up at dusk

The Public Affairs Team leads the University's engagement with Whitehall and Westminster. We manage the central relationship with parliamentarians, civil servants, and government-adjacent stakeholders. We engage government to present Lancaster University's research, innovation, and views on public policy issues, assisting policy makers and legislators in the development of policy and legislation.

We also work with the Industry and Parliament Trust to arrange engagement training for academics, researchers, and staff.

What we can help with

Connecting with government
Connecting with elected officials, civil servants or Peers
Understanding the political, legislative or electoral process
Aligning work/research/area of interest with government policy
Presenting research to government
Participating in Westminster events, meetings or sessions

Contact

General contact: publicaffairs@lancaster.ac.uk
Joe Finkle, Head of Public Affairs
Angela Sutcliffe, Public Affairs Coordinator