Public Policy|Southampton, University of Southampton

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🚀 Navigating Copyright in the Age of AI 🧠📜 As AI technology advances, the intersection of copyright and artificial intelligence has never been more critical. Our latest consultation document, Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, explores the pressing legal, ethical, and policy challenges facing creators, researchers, and businesses. 🔍 Key insights include: ✅ The impact of AI-generated content on copyright ownership ✅ How copyright law applies to machine learning and datasets ✅ Policy recommendations for a fair and balanced approach 📖 Whether you're a legal expert, an AI developer, or a policymaker, this document provides essential insights to help shape the future of copyright in an AI-driven world. 📥 Read the full consultation here: https://buff.ly/kjO3Pv7 #ArtificialIntelligence #CopyrightLaw #AIEthics #IntellectualProperty

📢 Flood Resilience in England: A Call for Equity Michael Lomotey’s response to the UK Parliament's call for evidence offers powerful analysis of systemic racial inequalities in flood risk management, based on experiences in Hull. 🧩 It argues that current flood resilience frameworks: -Ignore race and intersectionality -Exclude marginalised communities from planning -Reinforce historic and systemic injustices Read the call for evidence and full response: https://buff.ly/Nsosznz #FloodResilience #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalEquity #DecoloniseDRR #PolicyResponse #UKPolicy

🌍💡Five years on from the pandemic, the University of Southampton is reflecting on the ways it helped shape the national and global COVID-19 response. From creating a swab-free saliva test used across schools and nurseries to pioneering the PeRSo respirator hood that protected NHS workers, Southampton led with science, speed, and compassion. The team ran the world-first COV-BOOST vaccine trial, advised the UK government on public health strategies, launched tools like Germ Defence and a Long COVID support app, and uncovered how the virus invades our cells. Research didn’t stop when the crisis eased, and its impact continues to shape the future of health. 👏 #COVID19 #ResearchImpact #UniversityOfSouthampton #Innovation #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #VaccineScience

📢 What might the government mean by Mission Led? And how can researchers engage? Join us for the next PPS Policy Talk led by Professor John Denham, former UK Secretary of State and Centre for English Identity and Politics Director. This session will explore the concept of mission-led policymaking and provide valuable insights into how researchers, particularly those with ESRC funding can align their work with government missions and shape policy impact. 🗓️ Date: 02 April 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00–11:00 📍 Location: B100/5013 🔗 PGRs register here: https://buff.ly/yX9FoyL 🔗 Staff register here: https://buff.ly/h2tinPg Don't miss this opportunity to explore the evolving role of research in policy innovation. #MissionLed #PolicyTalk #PublicPolicy #ResearchImpact #ESRC #UniversityOfSouthampton

📢 What might the government mean by Mission Led? And how can researchers engage? Join us for the next PPS Policy Talk led by Professor John Denham, former UK Secretary of State and Centre for English Identity and Politics Director. This session will explore the concept of mission-led policymaking and provide valuable insights into how researchers, particularly those with ESRC funding can align their work with government missions and shape policy impact. 🗓️ Date: 02 April 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00–11:00 📍 Location: B100/5013 🔗 PGRs register here: https://buff.ly/B8Ihkhu 🔗 Staff register here: https://buff.ly/3IDUFbd Don't miss this opportunity to explore the evolving role of research in policy innovation. #MissionLed #PolicyTalk #PublicPolicy #ResearchImpact #ESRC #UniversityOfSouthampton

🚀 Photonics: A Strategic Asset for the UK Last week’s "Roundtable: Light for Future Semiconductors" reinforced photonics as a key driver of innovation, economic growth & resilience. With supply chains under pressure, the UK must harness its strong R&D, prototyping, & manufacturing capabilities. 🔹 Great to welcome Gurinder Singh Josan CBE MP & Dr Ben Spencer MP (Shadow Minister for Science, Innovation & Tech), alongside industry leaders & researchers. 💡 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Photonics, semiconductors & electronics are deeply interconnected—policy & investment must reflect this. 2️⃣ The UK should foster collaboration between research clusters, learning from successful European models. 3️⃣ To remain globally competitive, we must scale up infrastructure, align industrial strategy & support innovation. 📢 Next Steps: We’re driving follow-ups to turn insights into action. Let’s shape the UK’s photonics future together! 🔗 Read more: CORNERSTONE #Photonics #Innovation #Technology #Policy #FutureTech #Semiconductors #Manufacturing #IndustrialStrategy

Driving Innovation and Growth Across UK Regions 💡🌍 📢 How can research and innovation better support inclusive regional growth across the UK? In its latest consultation response, Sue Littlemore, Professor Mark Spearing, and Professor Sir David Payne from the University of Southampton highlight the importance of bespoke regional innovation strategies, local leadership, and cross-sector collaboration to unlock economic potential and drive productivity. 🔍 Key Recommendations Include: 👉Empowering Mayoral Strategic Authorities with greater investment and responsibility for innovation 👉 Enhancing university-business collaboration, primarily through Business Schools and incubators like FutureWorlds 👉 Scaling impactful programmes like SETsquared and ICURE to reach beyond STEM sectors 👉 Supporting inclusive growth to ensure prosperity is shared across all communities 👉 Encouraging collaborative networks, not competition, between regions The response draws from Southampton’s regional work with initiatives like the Future Towns Innovation Hub and proposes how targeted investment and local insight can drive innovation where it’s needed most. 📄 Read the full response here: https://buff.ly/EsYZnNd #Innovation #RegionalGrowth #PublicPolicy #UniversityOfSouthampton #InclusiveGrowth #ResearchImpact

📢 Join the TRIG Advisory Board – Shape the Future of Transport Innovation! The Department for Transport (DfT) and Connected Places Catapult are inviting experts from industry, academia, and investment to join the TRIG Advisory Board. This is a unique opportunity to influence transport research and innovation in the UK. 🔎 Why Join? ✅ Guide the Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) programme ✅ Shape funding priorities and innovation challenges ✅ Support early-stage transport innovations to scale ✅ Promote diversity and regional representation in transport We’re looking for leaders in innovation, R&D, investment, and policy to contribute. 📅 Apply by 25 April 2025 🔗 More details: https://buff.ly/5BzyQFC #TransportInnovation #ResearchOpportunity #AdvisoryBoard #FutureOfMobility

📢 What might the government mean by Mission Led? And how can researchers engage? Join us for the next PPS Policy Talk led by Professor John Denham, former UK Secretary of State and Centre for English Identity and Politics Director. This session will explore the concept of mission-led policymaking and provide valuable insights into how researchers, particularly those with ESRC funding can align their work with government missions and shape policy impact. 🗓️ Date: 02 April 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00–11:00 📍 Location: B100/5013 🔗 PGRs register here: https://buff.ly/B8Ihkhu 🔗 Staff register here: https://buff.ly/3IDUFbd Don't miss this opportunity to explore the evolving role of research in policy innovation. #MissionLed #PolicyTalk #PublicPolicy #ResearchImpact #ESRC #UniversityOfSouthampton