Smart Thinking brings together all the research, events and job opportunities from the leading UK think tanks.

We work with think tanks from across the political spectrum, covering the full range of policy areas.

Alongside sharing the latest think tank work Smart Thinking runs the first think tank membership network for those working within think tanks, offering a range of training, professional development and networking opportunities.

Latest think tank reports

China and Europe: Can the EU and the UK find a shared strategy?

This report from UK think tank the Centre for European Reform focuses on trade, technology and geopolitics. The UK and the EU both recognise that...

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Challenges in assessing the impacts of regulation of Artificial Intelligence

This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation discusses the challenges in assessing the impacts of regulation of AI. The recent surge in...

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Building winners: Strengthening the UK innovation ecosystem

This report from UK think tank City-REDI explores the structural, institutional and policy factors shaping the UK’s innovation ecosystem. This project, funded by the Innovation...

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A long-term strategy for housing: Lessons learned on the role of institutions and governance

This report from UK think tank City-REDI reflects on lessons learned on the role of institutions and governance in housing strategy. The UK Government has...

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Upcoming training

Fundraising fundamentals

23 October 2025
9.30am – 4.30pm

Do you have to undertake fundraising in your role? Are you likely to have to start fundraising for your work in the future? Do you want to be confident pitching and asking for money? Then this training is for you!

Members £295 (+VAT)
Non-members £495 (+VAT)

Media training for think tankers

26 November 2025
9.30am – 4.30pm

Effective media skills are one of the most important skills for think tankers to develop. We don’t just tell you what you need to know but we give you the opportunity to practise in real time, so you are ready to go for the real thing!

Members £295 (+VAT)
Non-members £495 (+VAT)

Latest membership news

Researcher Network Lunch

In April it was time for our Researcher Network lunch that brings together both researchers and comms professionals for a bit of networking, a bit...

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Writing a good op-ed webinar with The Sunday Times’s Rob Colvile

Rob Colvile, Sunday Times columnist and former head of the Telegraph comment desk plus think tank head, led a brilliant webinar in June on how...

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Bespoke media training for the team at Historic Houses

At the end of April we were brought in by the policy and communications team at Historic Houses to provide bespoke media training to their...

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