College of Experts for the National School of Government and Public Services
The College of Experts for the National School of Government and Public Services is made up of external experts who can bring insight to and advise on all aspects of the School’s work in a flexible way to help the National School have maximum impact.
The College of Experts helps the National School ensure that it is considering the best and most recent research and evidence when informing its work. Members of the College of Experts have a diverse breadth of scientific and technical expertise that Civil Servants can draw on.
Membership
The College of Experts currently consists of academics and expert practitioners affiliated with a range of universities and institutions across the UK. Members hold expertise and specialist knowledge across different disciplines related to the work of the National School.
The recruitment call to join the College of Experts is now closed.
Member details will be added to this page once full membership has been reached.
Priority Research Topics
More information about the Priority Research Topics and Questions for the National School.
Terms of reference
College of Experts Terms of Reference (PDF, 108 KB, 3 pages)
Conflicts of interest
There are no current conflicts of interest. Following open recruitment, we will publish a list of any declared conflicts of interest.
Details
The College of Experts will increase the National Schools’ access to academic networks, broaden its evidence base, and strengthen knowledge exchange across government and academia.
Members of the college were selected to provide expertise to all areas across the National SchoolThey can be called upon flexibly to advise in areas that could benefit from their scientific or technical knowledge. The College of Experts will allow the National School to build long-term, ongoing and systematic relationships that provide easier access to scientific advice when needed.
The College of Experts will support the National School by:
- participating in working groups based on specific themes tied to the National School’s Priority Research Topics (PRTs)
- providing independent, high-quality and up-to-date advice on evidence gaps and priorities, research methods, and the use of evidence to ensure research is comprehensive and credible
- Engaging in two-way discussion with the research and scientific communities on issues central to Government Skills’ remit
The College of Experts is made up of external experts from across academia and industry and chaired by the Deputy Director of the National School Evidence Centre.