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

 ‘A breed apart? What do young undergraduates think of controversial and divisive issues?’

This report from UK think tank HEPI reveals young undergraduates' views on a range of topical issues. New polling of young undergraduates from the Higher...

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Outside-In: The role of social entrepreneurs in public sector transformation

This report from UK think tank City-REDI explores the role of social entrepreneurs as 'outside-in' actors in public sector transformation. This policy paper explores the...

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Everything in its right place

This report from UK think tank Localis explores establishing strong organisations and practices for successful devolution. England is currently undergoing a dual transformation: that of...

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Fast-jet pilot training modernisation choices

This report from UK think tank RUSI provides a clear framework for policymakers but above all says that airmanship must be treated as a primary...

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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)

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)

Latest membership news

New writing training

In April we ran our newly developed part 2 writing course. This is an intensive, half-day course, that specifically looks at how to collate and...

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Events Network lunch

Our Events Network met up over lunch in April to discuss plans for party conference, how to get more speaker diversity, events pricing, setting events...

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Devolution training with PolicyWISE

In March we welcomed the new and exciting think tank PolicyWISE to come in and run a session for members on how think tanks can...

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