Evidence to policy

We produce evidence-informed briefs, reports and other peer-reviewed publications to provide objective and reliable knowledge that enhances the effectiveness, efficiency and fairness of policies.
30.10.2023  

Childhood obesity: reducing the risk through early life measures

This evidence brief focuses on how early life nutrition, including prenatal exposures, caregiver feeding practices and childhood eating behaviours, contributes to overweight and obesity risk...

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27.07.2023  
Exploring factors influencing youth mental health
What we know and don’t know about the determinants of young people’s mental health.

26.06.2023  
Ahead of the game: Why play is the key to children’s future success
Play is an excellent way to help children's brains grow and develop important cognitive, socioemotional and physical skills.

26.06.2023  
Brain development is child’s play
With brain imaging studies showing children grow more grey matter if they are stimulated by play, it’s a no-brainer to give caregivers every opportunity to maximise the fun.

15.06.2023  
Independent report on Future Research Assessment Programme released
The International Advisory Group (IAG) was established two years ago to give independent advice to the Future Research Assessment Programme (FRAP).

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15.06.2023  
International Advisory Group: Future Research Assessment Programme (FRAP)
Two years ago, Sir Peter Gluckman was appointed chair of the International Advisory Group (IAG) to give independent advice on the assessment of UK higher education research performance to the Future Research Assessment Programme (FRAP)...

15.05.2023  
Youth voice needed in mental health policy
Listening to what young people think about youth mental health is core to understanding why it’s such a big health challenge and how we can address it.

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15.05.2023  
Youth voice needed in mental health policy
Listening to what young people think about youth mental health is core to understanding why it’s such a big health challenge and how we can address it.

Image of a computer generated Earth at night being held in someone's hands, with an unfocused background of a city.
23.03.2023  
Call for merger of government science and higher education policy
Science and innovation policy and higher education policy need to be carved out and merged to create a new ministry to address New Zealand’s “over-competitive” and fragmented public science system and build an integrated relationship...

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