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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

China shock 2.0: The cost of Germany’s complacency

This report from UK think tank the Centre for European Reform argues that China’s export-driven growth model poses a challenge to Germany’s manufacturing economy. Germany’s...

Work in progress: getting young people ready for the jobs of the 2030s

This report from UK think tank Green Alliance sets out how the government can ensure young people are ready for the jobs of the 2030s....

Health data research service (HDRS) digital ecosystem analysis

This report from UK think tank Nesta provides an evidence-based assessment of the technical and clinical digital infrastructure underpinning the UK’s health data assets. The...

From legacy to leadership: upgrading the digital state

This report from UK think tank Re:State makes the case for forcing government staff to take the risk from obsolete IT seriously by creating a...

The welfare of nations

21 May 2026, 9:30 am – 10:45 am

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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)