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Nick Pearce is Professor and Director of the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Bath. His roles include leading research projects on UK politics, welfare state reform, devolution, and public health strategies. He teaches the MSc in Public Policy and supervises doctoral students. Pearce holds external positions as Trustee of Foundations - What Works for Children and Families, Chair of the Early Intervention Foundation, and Subject Editor at Royal Society Open Science.
His research focuses on UK contemporary history, public policy (particularly social policy), and the political economy of welfare reform. Key projects include evaluating educational interventions, local health strategies, and the UK’s ‘Opportunity Areas’ initiative. He collaborates with institutions like the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) on topics ranging from universal basic income to urban development.
Recent articles highlight themes of welfare state resilience, childcare challenges under Universal Credit, and pandemic impacts on public health policy. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing poverty reduction and equitable growth. Pearce actively engages in policy advocacy through advisory roles and public lectures on topics like geopolitical strategy and health equity.
Notable activities include chairing conferences on urban health policy and contributing to blogs on systemic policy failures. His research outputs span books, peer-reviewed articles, and policy reports, reflecting a commitment to translating academic work into actionable insights for policymakers.
