At the Trust, we are committed to expand our network of funders and host institutions to support more researchers returning to research, while strengthening our influence and engagement with policymakers and key stakeholders.
How do we promote the Trust in the policy arena?
Tim Julier, Executive Officer at the Trust, shares how he and the team are starting 2026 with renewed momentum. Working to shine a light on the barriers research returners face:
“After a slow start in early January, the Westminster Village calendar is now gathering pace. I have recently attended the Nutrition Society’s annual reception, as well as a discussion hosted by the Foundation for Science & Technology on the resilience of the UK’s infrastructure.
Looking ahead to early February, diary dates include a meeting of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee, which, wearing my political nerd hat, is the oldest of Parliament’s All Party Parliamentary Groups, established by Winston Churchill no less. The meeting will examine the state of the UK’s marine economy. I will also be attending the Campaign for Science & Engineering’s 40th anniversary event. Meanwhile, Katie will be representing the Trust at a Cancer Research UK conference on equality, diversity and inclusion in research, held at the Royal Society.
The Trust’s engagement with parliamentarians, learned societies, professional bodies and charities enables us to influence national policy on research and innovation at the highest levels. We are committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders who share our goals, to drive progress on the issues affecting researchers returning to research. Through partnership, we can create positive, lasting change.”
“Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about the Trust’s policy and public affairs work.”
Tim Julier, Executive Officer at The Daphne Jackson Trust, Tim.Julier@Surrey.ac.uk
