Raj Patel

Biography

Raj's work focuses on championing evidence informed public policy; the use data to tackle key societal challenges; knowledge exchange; and building productive partnerships. He currently works as the Impact Fellow for Understanding Society and is based at the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER). He was previously Director of Research and Policy at the Learning & Skills Network, where he ran a large commercial research function and an independent think tank. His career includes creating one of the UKs largest campaigns to shift enterprise culture amongst young adults (as part of an entrepreneurial team), and heading up Research and Development at the Neighbourhood Renewal Unit in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (now MHCLG). He has operated across government, academia, business and charities at a senior level.