Centre for Public Policy
The Centre for Public Policy (CPP) is based in the School of Arts & Social Sciences and undertakes applied research for public and voluntary sector agencies and organisations and community groups in the region and beyond. Drawing on an inter-disciplinary team of academics within the Department of Social Sciences, the Centre offer research expertise in the evaluation of public services, including service design and delivery, cost effectiveness and value for money.
Our Approach
The Centre for Public Policy has expertise across most modern, social science research methodologies and encourages a continual process of training and development to ensure our portfolio of skills is maintained. While the majority of our work requires the use of qualitative methods, we are equally comfortable in employing quantitative methods to meet the needs of research projects. In addition to the breadth and depth of our experienced staff, the Centre’s ability to deliver high quality, impressive research is underpinned by effective project management and quality assurance systems.
Research Expertise
Equality and diversity – applying in-depth knowledge and best practice guidance across a range of areas including under-representation, employment practices, disability and gender issues.
Governance – supporting, informing and facilitating effective governance and public leadership through research of local, regional and national governance structures including overview and scrutiny, local leadership, partnership working, performance improvement and community engagement.
Regeneration – wide experience in the evaluation and development of regeneration programmes based on in-depth knowledge of regional and national best practice with particular emphasis on public participation, analysis of partnership working and the impact of regeneration on communities.
Social inclusion – applied research to influence social and economic policies and maximise positive outcomes for deprived communities.
Households, Families and Children – applied research which aims to influence mainly social and economic policy and practice to maximise positive outcomes for households, families and children.
Transport and Social Exclusion – providing regional, national and international knowledge and expertise in the links between mobility and access to employment, services and social activity.
Young People – research to help understand, improve and enhance the lives of young people including attitudes towards education and employment, the employability skills of graduates and the impact of cultural activities on young people.
Professional Development and TrainingThrough our Professional Development and Training programmes, we offer bespoke courses and workshops for UK and international based organisations in a range of areas. Ranging from short courses on local community capacity building to six month specialist courses for international delegations. CPP is well placed to draw on the broad expertise within Northumbria University and our extensive network of specialist experts and practitioners.
Programmes are customised to meet the specific needs of clients, both in terms of content, duration and mode of delivery.
Some of the key areas in which we provide training programmes and workshops include:
- Public Administration
- Governance policy and structures
- Equality and diversity practice
- Regeneration
- Transport policy
- Leadership
- Capacity Building
- English Language Training
Tel: +44 (0) 191 243 7437
E-mail: o.moss@northumbria.ac.uk
