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title: Our work |  Newcastle University | Policy impact
description: Research that aligns with current government priorities.
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# What we do

Research that aligns with current government priorities.

- [Home](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/homepage?hsLang=en)
- Our Work

## **Informing policy at all levels**

Through our programme of strategic policy engagement, our experts are providing **solutions-focused evidence** and **informing policy development**. We inform policymaking at regional, national and international level.

<https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/our-work/energy-solutions-for-the-future?hsLang=en>

![Energy solutions for the future](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/NU%20Policy%20Impact/ourwork-key-01energy-818x428.jpg?length=313&name=ourwork-key-01energy-818x428.jpg)

## Energy solutions for the future Go to this link

Our role in the energy space is helping governments and the industry lead the way in achieving net zero targets.

<https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/our-work/tackling-health-inequalities?hsLang=en>

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## Tackling health inequalities Go to this link

Policy that aims to target health inequalities in order to reduce the health gap.

<https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/our-work/protecting-cultural-property?hsLang=en>

![Protecting cultural property](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/NU%20Policy%20Impact/ourwork-key-03cultural-818x428.jpg?length=313&name=ourwork-key-03cultural-818x428.jpg)

## Protecting cultural property Go to this link

Newcastle University is shaping international policy in order to protect cultural heritage.

<https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/our-work/shaping-rural-policy?hsLang=en>

![Shaping rural policy](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/NU%20Policy%20Impact/ourwork-key-04rural-818x428.jpg?length=313&name=ourwork-key-04rural-818x428.jpg)

## Shaping rural policy Go to this link

Shaping rural policy through research and practical innovation.

<https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/our-work/the-driverless-road-ahead?hsLang=en>

![](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/ourwork-key-driverless-818x428.jpg?length=313&name=ourwork-key-driverless-818x428.jpg)

## The driverless road ahead Go to this link

The popularity of driverless vehicles is growing. Policy Newcastle explores the ways it can make the industry more efficient.

<https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/our-work/utilising-data-for-economic-growth?hsLang=en>

![](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/ourwork-key-data-818x428.jpg?length=313&name=ourwork-key-data-818x428.jpg)

## Utilising data for economic growth Go to this link

The National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) uses the power of data to unlock economic opportunities and support the government.

<https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/our-work/delivering-for-skills-needs?hsLang=en>

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## Delivering for skills needs Go to this link

At Newcastle University, we work with partners to develop new skilled workforces, addressing the skills challenge that exists in the UK.

<https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/our-work/global-conservation-sustainability?hsLang=en>

![](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/NU%20Policy%20Impact/ourwork-key-conservation-818x428.jpg?length=313&name=ourwork-key-conservation-818x428.jpg)

## Global conservation and sustainability Go to this link

Through policy and research, Newcastle University makes a leading contribution to sustainability and conservation initiatives.

[ Home Go to this link ](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk?hsLang=en) [ For policymakers Go to this link ](https://policy.ncl.ac.uk/for-policymakers?hsLang=en)