Shaping policy by changing minds with Rosalind Gill (Episode 66)

Rosalind Gill is Head of Policy and Engagement at the National Centre for Universities and Businesses (NCUB).

Sarah and Rosalind talk about

1. bringing people together to respond to big sector challenges
2. the realities of working in the sometimes-volatile political realm
3. the huge contribution universities make to the UK economy
4. why changing how people think often has more impact than any individual policy

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3. Find out more about NCUB their website or LinkedIn or X

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