Interview with Jen Gold

In this interview, Jen Gold, Director of Research at the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), outlines the ESRC’s initiatives in public policy engagement. She explains various schemes such as the UKRI Policy Fellowships and Parliamentary Thematic Research Leads, designed to bridge the gap between researchers and policymakers. Gold highlights the importance of accessible research, ongoing innovations in interdisciplinary approaches, and the creation of resources like a government policy fellows directory to enhance policy impact.