Researcher focused on policy engagement and evidence-informed practice
2026 Academic Fellow, May – June
Dr Andrew Mycock is a widely-recognised political scientist specialising in policy engagement and research–government partnerships, regularly advising the UK government and sitting on national and local policy commissions. He plays a senior leadership role in the UK’s University Policy Engagement Network (UPEN), a nationwide initiative connecting 120 universities with the UK public sector to strengthen evidence-informed policymaking.
His work focuses on how academic knowledge is mobilised to support policymaking through systems of engagement, brokerage and partnership. Dr Mycock works closely with government departments, universities and policy organisations across the UK and internationally to strengthen community engagement and participation in evidence-informed public policymaking.
Committed to public engagement and research translation, he regularly contributes to BBC local and international online, print and broadcast media, and served as an elected trustee (2019-25) of the UK Political Studies Association.
Fellowship focus
Building Connections and Collaborations between ANZSOG and UPEN
Dr Mycock will support knowledge exchange between ANZSOG and UPEN, sharing international insights on effective policy engagement and building stronger research–policy connections. His work examines how universities and governments can overcome institutional and cultural barriers to create more effective, evidence-informed policy relationships.
Areas of expertise
Policy engagement and knowledge exchange, including research–government partnerships and brokerage
Evidence-informed policymaking, including the mobilisation of academic knowledge for policy practice
Democratic participation and civic engagement, across national and local policy contexts
Youth citizenship and democratic education, with a focus on participation and inclusion
Other key resources
British Academy funded project exploring the Anglosphere in the wake of Brexit
Currently working with colleagues at the Australian National University and other institutions to support the Australian Government’s Strengthening Australian Democracy programme
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