Public Policy and Management

Convening question:

How can we ensure today’s public services can meet the demands of the future?

Introduction

The Public Policy and Management (PPM) research group equips policymakers and service professionals with the tools and ideas they need meet long-term public service challenges.

We specialise in applied, policy-relevant research undertaken in partnership with organisations across the public, private and third sectors. We work as a hub for North East academics, policymakers and service professionals to mobilise the public sector as a major driver of economic and social advancement.

PPM brings together the work of over 35 NBS academics alongside a roster of visiting professors, fellows and associates. Together, we carry forward Northumbria University’s reputation for excellence in public administration scholarship and policy impact. Our work spans four areas.

Research leadership. Our academic staff publish extensively in top academic journals and hold significant national and international roles in research networks, advisory forums and learned societies.

Policy-relevant teaching and learning. Our developing teaching and executive education portfolio combines cutting-edge ideas in public service reform with innovative, problem-led learning bridging the academic-policy boundary.

Impactful applied research projects. We undertake collaborative research projects funded by a range of UK research councils, civic organisations and governments

Engaged scholarship. We reach beyond the university boundary, convening policymakers, academics and the public in a programme of collaborative events, invited talks and developmental workshops

PPM members take a future-focused approach to public policy issues, cutting across eight overlapping themes:

Complexity and relational public services

Max French

Melissa Hawkins

Action-oriented approaches to research and knowledge exchange

Policymaking, leadership and regional development

Kerry Howell

Civic engagement and partnership working