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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

How German industry can survive the second China shock

This report from UK think tank the Centre for European Reform urges the next German government to rethink its trade and industrial policies. As it...

Did Wagner succeed in the eyes of its African and Middle Eastern clients?

This report from UK think tank RUSI looks at the Wagner Group from the perspective of its African and Middle Eastern clients. This Whitehall Report...

Ageing in the fast and slow lane

This report from UK think tank the Resolution Foundation examines geographic gaps in ageing across the country. All developed countries are ageing, and the UK...

Byte-sized budgeting

This report from UK think tank Reform sets out a new model for funding digital services in government. The Government has vowed to make the...

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20 January 2025, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Online / Resolution Foundation, 2 Queen Anne's Gate , London SW1H 9AA

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Upcoming training

Project management training

29 January 2025
9.30am – 4.30pm

Do you want to understand how to effectively plan out a project? Get a good understanding of the key concepts and mechanisms of project management to apply to any project or software? Then this training is for you!

Members £250 (+VAT)
Non-members £450 (+VAT)

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People management training

5 March 2025
9.30am – 4.30pm

Are you new to management? Want to become a manager? Been a manager in your think tank for a while but never had any formal training and want to develop your management skills? This training is for you!

Members £250 (+VAT)
Non-members £450 (+VAT)

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