I LOVED this gem of a book about a woman deciding to (literally!) slowly devour her dead husband. It’s about a shimmering love and, later, grief that endures through great hardship, and is inspired by the writer’s fave writer, Clarice Lispector. I relished every word. out in June

2024 #NobelPrize laureate Han Kang’s major international breakthrough came with the novel 채식주의자 (2007; ‘The Vegetarian’, 2015). Written in three parts, the book portrays the violent consequences that ensue when its protagonist Yeong-hye refuses to submit to the norms of food

September 26 marks European Day of Languages. 🇪🇺 What’s your favourite policy jargon or phrase? Share in the replies 👇 #EuropeanDayofLanguages #Policy

We're excited to announce the launch of the #PolicyProfession YouTube Channel! 🚨 Get expert insights, tips and best practices on policy making as well as videos from our partners, replay sessions from the #PolicyFestival and many more. All in one place! 🎥 Subscribe now and

Broaden your horizons with specialist insights and new skills at the Policy Festival starting 30 September. This year's highly-anticipated session is the 'Chilcot, and better policy making.' @rogerxhutton former Director Chilcot and Director International Security at the

Former Cabinet Secretary Lord @Gus_ODonnell joins @VijayR_HMG, CEO of the Electoral Commission and founding Chief Executive of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre @ciaranmartinoxf, now Professor of Practice, Blavatnik School of Government, to explore the challenges of

In our latest article, Tamara Finkelstein, head of the Government’s policy profession asks whether we should - at last - call time on the ubiquitous civil service “generalist”. You can read more here👇 @TamFinkelstein @PolicyProfUK https://t.co/i2YNt2E7B7

Celebrating the anniversary of the launch of our career framework. 🎉 Get insights into our framework, policy specialisms, professional standards and explore the progression the profession offers. 💼🚀 Take a look here 👇 https://t.co/7YG6srkU3i #PolicyProfession

Sue Barker is back on Centre Court for a special occasion 🫶 #Wimbledon

Really looking forward to this.

Head of the #PolicyProfession Tamara Finkelstein and MOD Director General for Delivery and Strategy Alison Stevenson, helped celebrate great policy makers at the Ministry of Defence #Policy Profession Awards Ceremony 2024 🏆 @DefenceHQ @TamFinkelstein @AJStevenson21

And we’re live from Sheffield!

The Government Skills and Curriculum Unit needs your thoughts 👇🏼 Help the Parliamentary Capability Team develop training for private office colleagues by answering some quick questions: https://t.co/mU49Dd2hcg @CabinetOffice #Learning #Data #PolicyMakers

"How can I improve my #policy skills?" Do you have questions you'd like answered by experts? Submit your queries to our #PolicyOwl and read their advice 👇🏼 https://t.co/lZweOITx4U #Learning #PolicyMaking

Are you a #civilservant with a passion for #policy? Sign up to our virtual #CivilServiceLive policy event on 8 February! Hosted by @TamFinkelstein and @SusanAclandHood, it will be an ideal opportunity to upskill your policy making know-how. https://t.co/BRDwvKEd8F

We need your thoughts 💭 Take part in a focus group next Monday 8 January and give your input on our #communication channels. https://t.co/2nEEwjxesL #Research #SocialMedia #Website

Did you see 👀our 12 days of Christmas? Check out our last day as we assign Christmas facts to each of the standards #policyprofessionstandards @PolicyProfUK https://t.co/No5gLv7zGk Wishing you all festive, greetings

What is Continuous Professional Development (#CPD)? Charlie McBride, Deputy Director at @energygovuk, explains why CPD is essential for #career development and how you can get involved. https://t.co/Ppvpiwgc62 #PolicyProfession #Learning #Careers

Day two of #FastStream Policy Basecamp is here ✅ - 9.15 to 10.15am: Behavioural insights - 10.30 to 11.30am: Design policy methods with @PolicyLabUK - 11.40am to 12.50pm: Parliamentary #legislation - 1.30 to 2.30pm: #Data and systems thinking #Learning #Networking

🌎 First appointed to the role by the UK Government in January 2021, @BLACKPINK encouraged millions of young people to engage with the global UN climate change conference and the topic of climate action. Congratulations to Rosé, Jennie, Jisoo and Lisa! 👏