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Spotlight on Sarah Chaytor
13 June 2012
This week the spotlight is on Sarah Chaytor, Head of Public Policy, Office of the Vice-Provost (Research).
What is your role and what does it involve?
There are two main elements to my role. I work closely with Professor David Price, 果冻影院 Vice-Provost (Research), on research policy - developing new ideas, responding to policy developments and putting forward 果冻影院's view on national research policy.
I am also responsible for leading the 果冻影院 Public Policy
strategy (see
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that 果冻影院 research - across all disciplines - has an impact on public policy.
We are seeking to enhance engagement between 果冻影院 research and policy by building links with policy-makers, developing a better understanding of policy priorities and working to ensure that 果冻影院 research is informing debate and development.
How long have you been at 果冻影院 and what was your previous role?
I've been at 果冻影院 for two and a half years. Previously, I was a Research Fellow at the Russell Group with responsibility for research policy, which involved developing Russell Group position papers and policies on research with input from member institutions (including 果冻影院).
What working achievement or initiative are you most proud of?
At 果冻影院, I'm most proud of establishing the 果冻影院 Public Policy initiative with David Price and other colleagues, which I hope will ensure that 果冻影院 is achieving its full potential in terms of our research and expertise informing public policy development. Although it's early days, we've started to have an impact and we have ambitious plans for the future!
Previously, as a parliamentary researcher, my proudest achievement was working on a Private Member's Bill to take it through Parliament - now the International Development (Reporting and Transparency) Act.
What is your life like outside 果冻影院?
I'm originally from West Yorkshire, but now live in north-west London with my husband. I've been in London ever since I came to 果冻影院 to do my Masters eight years ago. I love reading and cinema and I also enjoy cooking (and eating!)