Policy Week 2015 2 – 6 November Science, Technology and Public Policy

#policyweek policy@manchester Science and technology have freed humanity from many burdens and give us this new perspective and great power. This power can be used for the good of all. – Jawaharlal Nehru, First Prime Minister of India Welcome

Given that Manchester is a city of firsts – from Years on from his very public sacking as a Rutherford splitting the atom to Geim and government drug advisor, Prof David Nutt is Novoselov isolating graphene – it seems still an outspoken and controversial figure; his appropriate that we should have the honour of ‘in conversation’ event on speaking scientific being the first UK city to host Europe’s foremost truth unto power at the intimate Portico scientific meeting in 2016. Library looks set to be one of the hot tickets. And for those keen to ensure their research The EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) next influences government decisions and policy, the July will be the culmination of an 18 month Government Office for Science will be staging a celebration in our city to mark the accompanying special ‘how to’ session. status of being European City of Science – and I’m delighted that this year’s Manchester Policy Policy@manchester, the University’s pioneering Week will form a key part of those rich festivities. policy engagement arm, continues to go from strength to strength, and it’s fantastic to see The theme for ESOF – Science as a Revolution them securing big hitters like and – means many things to Manchester. It captures Professor David Nutt, but also Vicky Pryce, Will the excitement of science itself and how Hutton, Lucy Powell MP and Clare Moody MEP for new ideas are always coming up to turn over an ambitious and varied programme – and one established ways of thinking. which includes many of our own academics. Science also revolutionises the world we live in – And if all the debate and discussion becomes a we are constantly coming across new materials, little too heavy, there is the chance to sit back new ways of understanding our own bodies and and be entertained and informed by the film The majority of Policy Week events will new approaches to the grand societal challenges programme – a fresh innovation for 2015, in take place at the Manchester Museum relating to sustainability, energy, food and water which Alec Guinness takes centre stage. with various additional events taking place resources. Science is driving revolutions all across the city centre. See pages 22-23 around us, every day. Just like ESOF and the City of Science programme, Policy Week will bring excitement for our quick guide. All these changes, of course, bring with them and the kind of challenges which others will want significant implications and challenges for society to share and contribute to. and government; and it is this impact of science and technology, upon all areas of public policy, In many ways, it will be a big party where people that Policy Week 2015 will probe. can come together to have fun, but at the same time they can go away carrying new ideas and I’m delighted that the former Minister for having had their own ideas tested. Universities and Science, David Willetts, will deliver the keynote address and open up Book early to ensure you don’t miss the fun. discussions on how new technology is set to Prof Luke Georghiou disrupt higher education as we currently know it. Co-champion of ESOF 2016 and Vice President Today Manchester is a living laboratory for new for Research and Innovation, The University of ways to co-deliver healthcare and social services; Manchester. it’s appropriate, then, that patient empowerment through technology and the potential for Life Sciences companies to achieve global success will both be explored. 3 Book online at www.manchester.ac.uk/policy policy@manchester

Monday 2 November Can Researchers Speak Film: The Age of Stupid Climate Negotiations Truth Unto Power? (Running time: 89 minutes) Simulation The Pros and Cons 1.15pm – 2.45pm 3.15pm – 4.45pm 4.00pm – 6.00pm of Fracking Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum Lecture Theatre, Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL 10am – 11.15am Chair: Prof Francesca Gains The Age of Stupid stars Oscar-nominated Pete Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum Postlethwaite as a man living in a devastated As world leaders prepare to gather in Paris, the Panel: Martin Stanley, former senior civil servant future world of 2055, looking back in time and Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research Extraction of natural gas by hydraulic fracturing in the Department for Business (now BIS), asking why we didn’t stop climate change when we will host a mock UN climate negotiation in is a contentious issue in the UK, exacerbated by author and Honorary Fellow of The University had the chance. The film led to the formation of Manchester with input from expert speakers of Manchester, , Queen a dense population relative to the USA where Dr Patrick Diamond the 10:10 carbon reduction campaign which now including Prof Alice Bows-Larkin, Director of unconventional drilling is now well established. Mary’s University , former Head of Policy operates in 45 countries (www.1010global.org). Tyndall Manchester. This event is an opportunity This panel-audience debate will explore the pros Planning in No 10 and Vice-Chair of the think tank Its premiere in London famously saw guest for you to discuss the issues at stake for each and cons of fracking in a UK context, including , Dr Nick Turnbull, The University and then Energy Secretary grilled country, and learn about trends in climate, energy environmental concerns, energy and economic of Manchester and Prof David Richards, The live on stage by a raging Postlethwaite, who and greenhouse gas emissions. policy, energy security, geological and petroleum University of Manchester. threatened to never vote Labour again unless engineering practicalities, and local and regional The World Climate Exercise was developed Academics are increasingly aware of the the Government changed its policy on coal-fired impacts on the UK population. Representatives by Climate Interactive and MIT. Thousands importance of generating impact from their power stations. A month later, it did exactly that. from industry and academia will comprise a of people have participated in these events research and of the need to communicate policy panel of experts in each of these areas, who will around the world, from primary school classes to relevant research findings and influence policy pitch their views prior to an audience Q&A and major business CEOs. It is regularly used in The makers. Officials are urged to act to enhance panel cross-questioning. The session will begin University of Manchester’s teaching. public value and deliver good governance. But and conclude with an interactive survey of the navigating the politics of policy advice presents Underlying negotiations, of where and when audience’s views on various aspects of fracking challenges when researchers and officials seek emissions will be cut, is a robust climate model, and how these may have changed over the to speak ‘truth unto power’. This session aims to so delegates will have real time results on the course of the debate. surface the issues researchers, politicians and likely consequences. policy makers face when engaging in a dialogue about evidence which may be unpalatable, challenging or downright contentious.

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Tuesday 3 November Time to Use Technology for a Better Picture of People’s How Much Evidence is Exposure to Pollutants? ‘Enough’ Prior to Policy 10.15am – 11.45am Implementation? Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum 8.30am – 9.45am (Breakfast included) Speakers: Prof David Polya, School of Earth, Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, The University of Manchester, Dr Ovnair Sepai, Public Chair: Dr Kieron Flanagan Health England. Speakers: Dr Julian Simpson, Charles Jarvis, We are all exposed to harmful chemicals (eg Dr Kathryn Oliver. arsenic, lead, fluoride, pesticides, and isocyanates) The New Researchers Network (NRN) are but public health advice is hamstrung by a lack delighted to host this breakfast event discussing of large studies on actual exposures and health what ‘good enough’ evidence looks like in policy- risks. Internet-based technologies provide an making. opportunity to tackle this problem through large- scale bio monitoring surveys. • Are there areas where we don’t require as rigorous evidence as others? We want to explore public reaction to the possibility of a large scale beneficial public Disruptive influence: How Will Emerging • How is the balance struck between ‘ideal participatory science project. What are the evidence’ and pragmatic decision-making? benefits? What are the ethical issues? Are there concerns over the use of personal data? Technology Impact Higher Education? We are keen to strike up as much audience debate as possible and provide you with an Those attending will receive an insight into: Monday 2 November, 7.30pm – 8.30pm (Drinks Reception from 7.00pm) interesting start to your day. (Think Radio 4’s how regulation of chemicals in the environment University Place Lecture Theatre A, The University of Manchester The Philosopher’s Arms). comes about, where there are still uncertainties in the science underpinning environmental regulation, and how public participation and Whether it’s the explosion of Massive Online David Willetts is Executive Chairman of the guidance may help improve public health advice Open Courses (MOOCs) or the development of Resolution Foundation and a visiting professor and protection in the future. mobile learning tools, technology is set to have a at King’s College London. He is Governor of huge impact on higher education in this country. the Ditchley Foundation and a member of the Council of the Institute for Fiscal Studies. David For this keynote address, we are delighted to was the Minister for Universities and Science welcome David Willetts, the former Minister from 2010-2014 and Member of Parliament for for Universities and Science, who will give Havant from 1992-2015. his perspective on the potential impact of technology on higher learning. David has worked at HM Treasury and the Number 10 Policy Unit. He also served as Is it really going to disrupt the sector in the way Paymaster General in the last Conservative many experts are predicting? If so, what are Government. David has written widely on the long term implications for our universities? economic and social policy and his most recent What significant changes, opportunities and book The Pinch was published in 2010. challenges will it bring?

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Dr Francesco Chiaravalloti, Assistant Professor Film: Disruption Powering the Northern Hot in the City: Urban of Cultural Policy, University of Amsterdam, (Running time: 52 minutes) Cimeon Ellerton, Head of Programmes, Powerhouse Resilience and Cooling Audience Agency, Dr Abigail Gilmore, Senior 12pm – 1.00pm 1.15pm – 2.45pm 3.15pm – 4.45pm Lecturer in Arts Management, & Cultural Policy, Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum The University of Manchester, Alison Clark- Jenkins, Director, Combined Arts and North, , Project Manager for Through a relentless investigation to find the Chair: Teresa Chilton Chair: Dr Sarah Mander, Tyndall Manchester, Arts Council England, Dr John Knell, Director, Manchester Energy and is a specialist in science answer, Disruption takes an unflinching look at The University of Manchester. Intelligence Agency, Dr Nick Merriman, Director, the devastating consequences of inaction when communication, stakeholder engagement and The Manchester Museum. it comes to climate change. outreach. Panel: Dr Rita Shaw, Electricity North West Ltd, Dr Claire Smith, University of Leicester, How do people judge the quality of the arts? The exploration lays bare the terrifying science, Speakers: Vicky Pryce, former Director Dr Jeremy Carter, Centre for Urban Resilience What measures do arts organisations use to the shattered political process, the unrelenting General for Economics at the UK Department and Energy, The University of Manchester, improve their performance? And how do policy industry special interests and the civic stasis for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and Dr Vladimir Jankovic, Centre for History makers and funders know they are investing in that have brought us to this social, moral and was Joint Head of the UK Government of Science, Technology and Medicine, The quality arts and cultural experiences? How can ecological crossroads. The film also takes us Economics Service, Clare Moody MEP, sits on University of Manchester. digital technologies help? behind-the-scenes of the efforts to organise the the European Parliament’s Industry, Research largest climate rally in the history of the planet and Energy Committee, Sarah Davies, Head Heatwaves cause great discomfort to many in These will be the central questions in this event, during the UN world climate summit. The film of Strategy and Programmes for the Greater cities around the world and are likely to increase which will draw on the research findings of the enlarges the issue beyond climate impacts and Manchester Environment Team, Ian Jackson, with climate change. Unfortunately, one of our Culture Metrics project. makes a call for bold action that is strong enough Strategic Business Development, National main responses, air conditioning, is expensive and to tip the balance to build a clean energy future. Nuclear Laboratory, Dr Chris Peters, Scientific may cause significant stress to the electric grid. Funded by the Digital R&D Fund for the Arts (ACE, AHRC and NESTA), the project has been Liaison, Sense About Science, Prof Melissa This event brings together leading experts Denecke, Scientific Director at The University testing the value of a co-produced metric set to discuss our understanding of increased and system of opinion-based data collection, of Manchester’s Dalton Nuclear Institute, Prof temperatures in urban environments in an Peter Crossley, Director of the Centre for bringing together large-scale data on how interactive format. There will be a particular cultural organisations, their peers and the public Doctoral Training in Power Networks at The focus on Manchester. It will be of interest to University of Manchester and member of the assess the quality of work through the Culture public and private sector building managers, Counts digital platform. Greater Manchester Energy Group property developers, those with responsibility for The Government wants to create a Northern groups vulnerable to heatwaves (eg the elderly), Participants will have the opportunity to use the Powerhouse to better balance the UK economy. electricity system stakeholders affected by Culture Metrics system to evaluate an exhibition Proposals call for investment in transport, cooling loads, and policy makers with an interest in HOME and then discuss: in addressing the above. science and innovation, plus devolution of civic • cultural policy implications of performance powers. This event asks the question: what if As Policy Week takes place in November, a time measurement and audience research via energy policy was also devolved – how would of the year when the discomfort of sweltering digital platforms; we develop a strategy that could power the city temperatures is far from people’s minds, a • methodological implications of aggregating Northern Powerhouse? A range of proposals short film will be shown to set the scene. made by a University think-tank, involving both and integrating data in cultural organisation structures and processes; and academics and students, will be revealed and Using digital technology to then debated live by our panel of experts, drawn • current policy and practice context for data from the worlds of politics and economics, assess quality in the arts visualisation of audience research. policy and strategy, science and energy-related research. From this analysis delegates will vote 11am – 2pm for their preferred option. Venue TBC Speakers: Dr Kostas Arvanitis, Senior Lecturer in Museology, The University of Manchester, Dr Hasan Bakhshi, Director Creative Economy in Policy & Research, NESTA,

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The Manchester Experience: The Future of Science and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Engineering Education 1.00pm – 3.00pm Venue: TBC Enrichment in Greater Speakers: Prof Graeme Reid of UCL and CASE Manchester (and formerly of BIS) and Naomi Weir, Director 12pm – 5.00pm of CASE. Museum of Science and Industry (MSI), Jointly hosted with the Campaign for Science Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4FP and Engineering (CASE), this event will explore Speakers: Prof Danielle George, The University the future of science and innovation policy as the of Manchester, Colin Brown/Peter Finegold, Spending Review nears its conclusion. The panel the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Dr Rhys will consider the impact of active industrial policy Morgan, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and devolution, as well as how decisions might be Sally MacDonald/Natalie Ireland, MSI, Prof taken on the locations of ‘big science’ facilities in John Perkins, formerly Scientific Adviser to the this parliament. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), Paul Pritchard, Comino Foundation Trustee The Inaugural Sammy Finer and Marie Garside, former Head Teacher of St Ambrose Barlow RC High School. Lecture on Government With representatives from: St Ambrose Barlow with Will Hutton Expansive Education Network Schools, The 7pm – 8.30pm Derby High School, Falinge Park High School, Location: TBC Abraham Moss Community School, Christ the King Primary School, Salford and Temple This year is the centenary Primary School and Cheetham Hill School. of the birth of Sammy Finer, an influential and key figure This session will bring together large and in developing and shaping small organisations who provide science new fields of interests in and engineering outreach and engagement political science and history. opportunities, to talk with primary and secondary He served as the Head of the teachers and their pupils. It provides a vivid Government Department at The University of chance to hear about practice and aspirations for Manchester from 1966 -1974. the future, from which we can drive strategy both individually and collectively to make a difference. The inaugural annual Lecture of Government in his honour will be delivered by Will Hutton, The key focus will be: what’s the point in science current Principal of Hertford College Oxford and and engineering outreach and engagement, political economist, columnist and former editor- where is it leading us, and can its effectiveness be in-chief for the Observer. maximised? This consultation is of key relevance to Greater Manchester as it grows into the Northern Powerhouse; it will need to tackle head on the issue of the throughput of qualified scientists and engineers, especially girls, emerging from our education system.

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Come and hear about six cutting edge Wednesday 4 November Film: FrackNation What is Citizen Social examples of citizen social science in action. A (Running time: 77 minutes) local council explains how it is ‘crowdsourcing’ Science, and How Can it research on effective behaviour change. There Digital Boom or Tech Time 1.15pm – 2.45pm Help Make Policy? is co-designed research to support the most Bomb? The Impact of New Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum marginalised groups. Learn how innovative visual 3.15pm – 4.45pm techniques can inform how to improve everyday The anti-fracking movement in the UK is Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum life for citizens. See how research can generate Technology on Northern lives gathering pace. But FrackNation turns the tables community action and hear about a new national 10.15am – 11.45am on the campaigners and takes aim at what the Speakers: Colin Barson, Parish Development project to use technology to track pollution and Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum filmmakers say is misinformation about the Officer, Church of England/Greater Manchester allergies. dangers inherent in the process of hydraulic Poverty Action Group, Dr Sheena Cruickshank, Chair: Ed Cox, IPPR North fracturing. Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Life Sciences, The It will appeal to policymakers, policy influencers, Speakers: Claire Braithwaite, Tech North, University of Manchester, Alison Peacock, Investigative journalist Phelim McAleer takes a lobbyists and others connected with how , ODI Leeds, , IPPR Mission Planning Officer, Church of England/ Tom Forth Carys Roberts look at the process of fracking for natural gas decisions get made and members of the public Greater Manchester Poverty Action Group, Dr interested in science, organisations interested Is a ‘digital economy’ in the North a reality on and questions concerns and alleged dangers Kingsley Purdam, Director of Academic Staff in using citizen social science for them and the horizon, or will the digital boom bypass surrounding the process that were highlighted in Training, School of Social Sciences, The University the fracking-critical filmGasland by Josh Fox. academics interested in participatory research. most people living and working here? Could the of Manchester, James Marshall, Research changing shape of the economy and advance of This controversial Kickstarter-funded and Consultation Manager, new technology be concentrated in the hands of documentary interviews individuals directly City Council, Liz Richardson, Senior Lecturer a skilled few individuals and corporations, or will affected by fracking – and memorably sees in Politics, The University of Manchester, Dr people share in the increased connectivity and McAleer door-stepping Fox at a film screening, in a Matt Ryan, Lecturer, Centre for Citizenship, prosperity offered by tech developments? terse and highly-charged exchange. Globalisation and Governance, University of This debate will explore the role digital plays in Southampton, Dan Silver, Director, Social Action the future Northern economy, and the threats Research Foundation (SARF), Paulette Singer, and opportunities posed by the changing Community Organiser, Clitterhouse Farm Trust, technological landscape and how this plays out in London, Luisa Vallejo, Community Organiser, people’s social and working lives. Clitterhouse Farm Trust, London. Hearing from leading experts, including Citizen social science is research by lay people government officials, on how the future of digital that also helps tackle complex policy challenges. will shape the lives and future of work for people This intense and interactive session asks what living and working in the North, this event will is citizen social science? How does it work in provide an intriguing insight into the prospects practice? Is it good research? What difference facing current and future generations faced with a can it make? Do ordinary people want to be social changing landscape. scientists? It will prompt intense discussion about how we respond, if at all, to the changing nature of a global, more technologically driven economy and society. This issue will affect all people’s lives and have profound impact on public policy. This discussion will kick start some of the important talking points that need to be addressed.

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Rethinking UK Research Synthetic Biology: Funding Reshaping the Future? 8.00am – 4.00pm 1.00pm – 4.00pm Zochonis Building, The University of Manchester Research Centre for Synthetic Manchester, Brunswick Street, Manchester, Biology, Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, M13 9PT The University of Manchester, 131 Princess Street, M1 7DN. Speakers: Prof Adisa Azapagic, The University of Manchester, Dr Iain Cameron, Head of Speakers: Prof Eriko Takano, Manchester Research Careers and Diversity, Research Institute of Biology, The University of Manchester, Councils UK, Andrew Miller, Former MP and Asa Calow, Director, MadLab, Manchester, Chair of the House of Commons Science Prof Phil Macnaghten, Wageningen University, and Technology Select Committee, Dr Peter Netherlands, Dr Sarah Hartley, University of Simpson, Director of the N8 Partnership, former Nottingham, Prof Philip Shapira, Manchester Director of Discovery Science at AstraZeneca Institute of Innovation Research, The University of Manchester, Dr Sally Randles, Manchester The meeting will assemble key stakeholders Institute of Innovation Research, The University Notes on a Drugs Scandal to explore the consequences of short-term of Manchester, Dr Sarah Chan, Usher Institute, research funding and consider alternative University of Edinburgh Professor David Nutt in conversation with Victoria Gill models. Synthetic biology involves redesigning biological Participants will have the opportunity to systems found in the natural world or making Wednesday 4 November, 6.30pm – 8.00pm engage in discussion with expert contributors. new ones from scratch. Benefits expected from The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3HY The meeting will provide a forum for serious synthetic biology including low carbon plastics, discussion and lateral thinking about the way new biofuels, and rapid vaccine development. research is funded in the UK, with the potential But these ground-breaking prospects are Professor David Nutt was chief drug adviser to He is currently President of the European Brain to feed into broader policy decision making accompanied by ethical, risk, and equity Gordon Brown’s Labour government until he Council and Chair of the Independent Scientific processes. Participants with novel ideas policy concerns. Are we prepared for a world was publicly sacked in 2009. He has repeatedly Committee on Drugs (ISCD) and Past-President about how to improve funding models or with where synthetic biology can reshape our lives, clashed with politicians over what he sees as of the British Neuroscience Association. He is suggestions on alternative ways of doing things economies, and environment? their use and misuse of scientific evidence in a Fellow of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, of are particularly encouraged to attend. The workshop will address what synthetic biology policymaking. Psychiatrists and of the Academy of Medical is, and then asks how can this fast emerging Sciences. He is also the UK Director of the The event will be of interest to researchers At this special event, Prof Nutt will discuss technology be responsibly developed? European Certificate and Masters in Affective working in higher education and their with BBC News science reporter Victoria Gill Disorders Courses and a member of the collaborators in other sectors, individuals with the realities and unique challenges involved in International Centre for Science in Drug Policy. an interest in research reproducibility and advising government and ‘speaking truth unto He has published over 400 original research ethics, and those involved in allocation and power’. papers, eight government reports on drugs and administration of research funding. David Nutt is currently the Edmund J Safra 27 books including: Drugs – Without the Hot Air, In association with the University and College Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology which won the Transmission book prize in 2014. Union. and Head of the Centre for He broadcasts widely to the general public both Neuropsychopharmacology in the Division on radio and television. of Brain Science, Department of Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Victoria Gill is a multimedia science reporter London. He is also visiting professor at the for BBC News – writing, producing, filming and Open University in the UK and Maastricht presenting reports for the BBC News website, University in the Netherlands. as well as for radio and television bulletins.

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health and with a good quality of life. Participation Thursday 5 November Is That a Big Number? Climate, Crises and Policy for this event is by invitation only and further information can be found by contacting 3.15pm – 4.45pm and Does It Matter? . Technology and Healthcare; Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum [email protected] 1.15pm – 2.45pm Organised by Manchester Institute for Empowering the Patient and Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum Speakers: Dr Jason Lowe, Met Office,Dr Collaborative Research on Ageing with AGE UK. Vladimir Jankovic, Senior Lecturer, Centre influencing policy Chair: Dr Jackie Carter for the History of Science, Technology and 8.30am – 9.45am (Breakfast included) Panel: Hetan Shah, Executive Director, Royal Medicine, The University of Manchester, Dr On the Home Front: Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum Statistical Society, Megan Lucero, Data Vanessa Castán Broto, Senior Lecturer, The Challenges of Reducing Journalism Editor, The Times / Sunday Times, Development Planning Unit, Faculty of the Built Speakers: John Ainsworth, Deputy Director, Julian Cox, Deputy Director of Research, New Environment, UCL, Dr Jack Stilgoe, Lecturer Household Energy Use Centre for Health Informatics, The University in Social Studies of Science, Department of Economy, Victoria Smith, Q-Step Intern on 4pm – 9pm of Manchester, Dr Amir Hannan, GP Partner, Science and Technology Studies, UCL placement at the Home Office Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess Street, Haughton Thornley Medical Centres, Hyde; Manchester, M1 6DD Tameside & Glossop CCG Board Member (lead The need to critically evaluate data and Moderated by Prof David Schultz, Centre for Information Management & Technology, numbers is crucial in policy contexts. The British for Atmospheric Sciences, School of Earth, Chair: Fiona Harvey, Environment Correspondent Patient Engagement / Empowerment), Dr Anne Academy’s ‘Count Us In’ report, launched in June, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, The of calls for “a transformation in the UK’s approach University of Manchester Talbot, GP/Clinical Director, Bolton Community Speakers: Marianne Heaslip (Manchester-based Practice CiC & Associate Medical Director, NHS to building numeracy, statistics and data analysis How does climate science inform decision- architect), Dr Mari Martiskainen, Centre on England Greater Manchester skills to ensure that, within a generation, the UK making and policy? This is the topic that we Innovation and Energy Demand, Councillor Kate rises to the challenge of becoming a fully data- will explore in this panel discussion. How do we Chappell, Juliet Davenport, CEO Good Energy, Technology is changing the way we access literate nation.” healthcare and manage our health, as well as manage the environment (if not the climate) of Dr Alison Browne, Sustainable Consumption influencing local and national delivery of health This panel session, which will be relevant to cities to promote sustainable development and Institute services. practitioners, academics, students, policy makers citizen welfare? How do we provide advice on Can households dramatically reduce their energy and members of the public, showcases how climate to support decision-making and planning consumption? What can the social sciences tell From patients accessing their records, to The University of Manchester trains students for individuals, government and the private us about the most effective policies? And, how do personalised mobile and e-health platforms to become data savvy graduates through sector? How do we motivate them to act? And the UK government’s existing policies measure providing real time support and data capture, to internships. to what extent and under what conditions should up to what cutting-edge research and practical the wide ranging vision of using technology to humans engineer the planet to reverse the experience tells us? radically improve our experience of interacting We will provide an overview of the Q-Step Centre negative impacts of climate change? with the NHS; this is both an exciting and and presentations will be delivered by speakers The University of Manchester’s Sustainable potentially ground breaking opportunity to deliver from the media, an economic think-tank and the Consumption Institute and the Centre on better health outcomes. Royal Statistical Society on their approaches to Physical Vulnerability and Innovation and Energy Demand are bringing support statistical literacy. An undergraduate Frailty: Building Resilience in together leading thinkers from the world of social What does this mean for the individual patient, social science student will present on how their science, policy and practice to grapple with the carer, and clinician? paid internship programme enabled them to Older People challenges of reducing household energy use. How can this technological disruption help shape crunch and interpret data in a policy-relevant 2pm – 4pm Motivating households to reduce their energy public health policy and create the environment research project. Manchester Town Hall consumption or adopt energy savings measures are notoriously difficult to achieve. Over 25% of needed to deliver connected health and social Organised by The University of Manchester’s There is a lot of interest at present among the UK’s total carbon emissions come from energy care solutions? Q-Step Centre. policymakers in understanding how to help use in the home. Rapid and widespread reductions Organised by Manchester Informatics, The older people to stay as fit, well and independent in household energy use are, therefore, central University of Manchester’s cross-cutting digital as possible for as long as possible – and older to meeting ambitious and necessary carbon research institute and the Greater Manchester people say this matters a great deal to them reduction targets. As a policy area, however, Connected Health Ecosystem. too. This session will look at what makes older reducing demand for energy in the home has been people vulnerable to physical issues and frailty in the underdog to debates about technological particular, with discussions on how to reduce risk choices of energy production. This event will and bolster people’s own resilience, to enable feature an audience workshop followed by a drinks them to live longer in the community, in good reception and energy networking event.

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Friday 6 November Meet the Government Office Engagement Between Film: The Man in the White for Science Scientists and Politicians: Suit Seeking Promotion to the 10.15am – 11.45am Communication of Evidence (Running time: 85 Minutes) Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum Premier League – How Can and Ideas 3.15pm – 4.45pm the Greater Manchester Speakers: Dr Jo Dally, Deputy Director, Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum Data Analytics, Horizon Scanning and Project 1.15pm – 2.45pm and Cheshire Life Science Development, GO-Science Senior Management Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum The Man in the White Suit stars Sir Alec Guinness as brilliant research chemist, Sidney Stratton. He Team, Prof Francis Livens, Director of The Chair: Dr Sam Illingworth, Lecturer in Science is determined to create an ever-lasting fibre that Cluster Compete in the Dalton Nuclear Institute, Prof Alice Bows-Larkin, Communication, Manchester Metropolitan repels dirt and he eventually succeeds in creating Global Arena? Professor in Climate Science & Energy Policy and University Director of Tyndall Manchester a dirt resistant white suit. However, his invention 8.30am – 9.45am (Breakfast included) Speakers: Lucy Powell MP, Prof Matthew troubles the establishment, big business and Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum How can we ensure government policies and Cobb, Professor of Zoology, The University of the public as they realise it’s bad for the industry. decisions are informed by the best scientific Stratton goes on the run to outwit his detractors , Chief Executive of Manchester, Dr Richard Walker, Royal Society Chair: Dr Geoff Davison evidence? What are barriers to doing this and defend his invention. The alliance of capital Bionow of Chemistry, Dr Caroline Kenny, Social Science effectively – and what opportunities are being Advisor, Parliamentary Office of Science and and labour against the threat posed by him is Speakers: Dr Chris Doherty, Alderley Park Site missed? The Government Office for Science Technology (POST) played out to devastating satirical effect. The Director, Manchester Science Partnerships, (GO-Science) acts as a transmission mechanism Man in the White Suit is a sharp and entertaining Caroline Simpson, Executive Director for between experts and policymakers. As part of its Is there a lack of engagement between the satire, whose narrative constantly returns to Growth and Economic Prosperity, Cheshire East role in catalysing and supporting engagement, scientifically and politically minded? Is this due to technology, its products, and the wider societal Council, Dr Derek Lindsay, Chief Operating it is holding a special session for researchers – a divide between scientific method and political reaction to new discoveries. Officer, Redx Pharma with a particular focus on early and mid-career action? researchers across all disciplines. This is a chance This discussion will look to explore how scientists This will be a varied debate between a range of to hear from and question senior figures from can make their voices heard, whether this leading stakeholders from across the GM and GO-Science, as well as those who have advised corridor of communication should be open and Cheshire life science cluster, including industry government. and the public sector, to discuss what the cluster how communication can be improved. needs to do to compete in a rapidly changing and highly competitive global industry. Given the increasing focus on science as the basis for the Northern Powerhouse, this debate will shine a spotlight on the role that the region’s life science sector has to play. Attendees will benefit from an honest reflection by senior stakeholders on the future growth ambitions of the life science cluster at a crucial time in its growth.

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General Information Policy Week etiquette Mobile Phones Please ensure mobile phones are switched to silent during all sessions and if you need to take a call, please leave the theatre during an ongoing session. We encourage you to follow us on Twitter @UoMPolicy and contribute to conversations and discussions using #PolicyWeek. Session Timings All Policy Week sessions will start on time. Please ensure you arrive ten minutes ahead of the session start time to secure your place. Sessions will finish promptly; there is a breakout room adjacent to the Kanaris Lecture Theatre for Manchester Policy Week 2015 will take place ongoing discussions. largely at the Manchester Museum in the Kanaris Lecture Theatre. There are additional events Book your place being held at various venues across Manchester The majority of Policy Week events are free but city centre, as listed in the programme. booking is essential: Information desk www.manchester.ac.uk/policy Tickets for Prof David Nutt in conversation The Policy Week registration and information with Victoria Gill will be priced at £4.50 (non- point will be situated in the foyer area next to the refundable). We recommend you book early for Kanaris Lecture Theatre. Directions will be given this event. once you reach the museum entrance. Manchester Museum, The University of Accessibility Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL. The Manchester Museum offers excellent accessibility, with a hearing loop available in the Kanaris Lecture Theatre. To check accessibility and facilities for other venues, please contact [email protected].

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Climate Policy Week: at a glance Manchester 4pm - 6pm Negiotiations Art Gallery Simulation

This is a handy overview of all the confirmed events taking place during Breakfast included Physical Policy Week 2015. See the front pages of the programme for full event Vulnerability and Film screening Manchester details and speakers, and be sure to book online in advance. Check 2pm - 4pm Frailty: Building Town Hall www.manchester.ac.uk/policy for late additions to the schedule. Keynote event Resilience in Older People Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum The Manchester Experience: Time Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Science, Museum of Technology and Seeking Science and 12pm - 5pm Engineering Promotion to Industry Education the Premier How much Technology Enrichment League – How evidence and Healthcare in Greater can the Greater 8.30am - 9.45am is ‘Enough’ – Empowering Manchester Manchester and Prior to Policy the Patient and Cheshire Life Synthetic Implementation? Influencing Policy Manchester Science Cluster Biology: Institute of 1pm - 4.30pm Compete in the Reshaping the Biotechnology Global Arena? Future?

On the Home Front: The The Pros and Time to Use Digital Boom Mechanics Challenges 4pm - 9pm Cons of Fracking Technology for or Tech Time Meet the Institute of Reducing 10.15am - (Note: the running a Better Picture Bomb? The Government Household 11.45am time for this of People’s Impact of New Office for Energy Use event is Exposure to Technology on Science Rethinking UK 10am- 11.15am) Pollutants? Northern lives Zochonis Building 9am - 4.30pm Research Funding

David Willetts Lunchtime Disruption How will University Place, 7.30pm - 8.30pm 12pm - 1pm (52 mins) Emerging Lecture (Drinks reception Technology Theatre A from 7.00pm) Impact Higher Engagement Education? between In Conversation Can Researchers Powering the How big is that Scientists and 6.30pm - 8pm Fracknation The Portico with David Nutt – 1.15pm - 2.45pm Speak Truth to Northern Number? And Politicans: (Access from (77 mins) Library Notes on a Drugs Power? Powerhouse does it Matter? Communication 6pm) of Evidence and Scandal Ideas The Future of TBC 1pm - 3pm Science and Innovation Policy

Using digital technology to What is Citizen TBC 11am - 2pm The Age Hot in the City – Social Science Man in the assess quality in Climate, Crises 3.15pm - 4.45pm of Stupid Urban Resilience and How Can White Suit the arts and Policy (89 mins) and Cooling it Help Make (85 mins) The Inaugural Policy? Sammy Finer TBC 7pm - 8.30pm Lecture with Will Hutton

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