Public Policy Bootcamp.

When: End of June (annual)
Format: 2.5-day residential programme, jointly run by the Institute of Economic Affairs and the Vinson Centre (University of Buckingham).
Location: Vinson Centre, University of Buckingham
Cost: Fully funded (accommodation, travel and catering covered).
Aimed at: Early-career public-policy professionals such as junior think-tank researchers, journalists, parliamentary staff and others starting out in policy roles.

We welcome participants from a range of political backgrounds: a diversity of perspectives is deliberately sought to enrich discussion and learning.

Overview

The Public Policy Bootcamp is an annual, 2.5-day residential programme that brings together early-career professionals working in public policy for an intensive, practical deep-dive into contemporary policy challenges. Dive into housing, fiscal & monetary policy, national security and climate from a classical-liberal perspective.

Co-hosted by the Institute of Economic Affairs and the Vinson Centre at the University of Buckingham, the Bootcamp combines expert lectures, case studies, workshops and small-group discussion to sharpen participants’ analytical skills and policy instincts.

Themes and learning focus

Across the programme we examine major public-policy areas through a classical-liberal lens, including:

  • Housing policy and markets

  • Fiscal and monetary policy essentials and trade-offs

  • National security policy and liberty

  • Climate policy, markets and innovation


Why attend

  • Strengthen your policy analysis and communication skills.

  • Learn practical frameworks for tackling housing, monetary/fiscal, security and climate questions.

  • Network with peers from across the policy ecosystem and meet senior practitioners.

  • Return to your role with immediately applicable insights and a broadened perspective.


How to apply

Applications are not yet open.