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Professional Education

The Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP)Ìýoffers a wide assortment of continuing professional development (CPD) and executive education opportunities for professionals engaged at the interface between science, technology, engineering, and public policy and decision making.Ìý

We work closely with clients and partner organisations to deliver bespoke professional education programmes, tailored to the needs of the organisation and learners.

Our courses are founded on the expertise of STEaPP staff and our experience delivering research-led training within and across the following domains:

  • Digital technologies
  • Development
  • Innovation
  • Risk and uncertainty
  • Research methods, evaluation and impact
  • Science advice
  • Science diplomacy
  • Sustainability
  • Urbanisation

Courses can be taught in-person, at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº campuses in London (Bloomsbury or ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº East) or at partner organisations’ venues, or online. A range of course lengths and durations are also available, as needed to ensure the best outcomes for learners.

Case Studies

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International capacity strengthening case study

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Colleagues in STEaPP worked with the University of Rwanda and Rwanda's National Council for Science and Technology on the delivery of a training programme for Science Granting Councils and other science system actors in Sub-Saharan Africa.Ìý

A training module for strengthening science systemÌýinteractions in Sub-Saharan Africa was developed, as well as two one-day, hands-on training sessions in Rwanda.

Monitoring and Evaluation training for UK Civil Servants

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In a strategic collaboration, ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº STEaPP’s Dr Ine Steenmans and policy consulting firm Technopolis worked together to deliver training for over 200 analysts in the UK Civil Service.Ìý

The bespoke training centred on the use of diverse evaluation methods and approaches and their practical applications across a wide range of policy contexts and tasks,Ìýensuring they remain at the forefront of evidence-based decision-making.