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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

Building intergovernmental capability through secondments: Lessons from Japan for the UK

This report from UK think tank City-REDI explores how secondment can systematically build capability, share knowledge and address resource constraints across levels of government. This...

See it. Say it. Sort it.

This report from UK think tank the Resolution Foundation sets out how the Government can reset Britain’s economic policy. This briefing note sets out how...

A new civil service code

This report from UK think tank Re:State summarises the current Code and then provides a full, new draft Code to replace the existing one. Criticisms...

Building skills

This report from UK think tank the Fabian Society examines the built economy skills crisis. The construction and built environment sector – which brings together...

What does the elections bill mean for the next general election?

18 May 2026, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Location: Online / Institute for Government, 2 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AA

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Upcoming training

Media training for think tankers

17 June 2026
9.00am – 4.30pm

Effective media skills are one of the most important think tank skills to develop. If you want to become more confident when speaking to the media, be better able to hone your message and to understand the media landscape then this training is for you!

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

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Writing for impact: Storytelling, op-eds and blogs

25 June 2026
9.00am – 1.00pm

Want to have a fluent and persuasive writing style across a range of mediums? Want to make your work more compelling by incorporating storytelling techniques into your writing? This training will help you learn new techniques and adapt your style!

Members £220 (+VAT)
Non-members £395 (+VAT)

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