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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

Scoping corruption in voluntary carbon markets

This report from UK think tank RUSI provides an initial scoping review of VCM features that expose them to corruption risk. The Voluntary Carbon Markets...

Low Pay Britain 2025

This report from UK think tank the Resolution Foundation examines the Government’s employment reforms. The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) currently making its way through parliament...

Caught in a trap?

This report from UK think tank PBE explores low wellbeing in the UK today. What comprises a decent life? It’s a hard question to definitively...

How many homes does the UK need?

This report from UK think tank the Centre for Policy Studies reveals that the UK has a shortage of 6.5 million homes when compared to...

General Election: One year on

9 July 2025, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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Upcoming training

Public speaking training

4 September 2025
9.30am – 4.30pm

Do you want to speak more confidently? Do you want to understand more about nerves and how to control them? Do you want to learn how to craft and structure an engaging message? Then this training is for you!

Members £295 (+VAT)
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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!

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