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| Policy Press | |
|---|---|
| Name | Policy Press |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | University of Bristol |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | Bristol |
| Distribution | Palgrave Macmillan (academic distribution) |
| Publications | Books, journals, policy reports |
| Topics | Social policy, public health, social justice |
Policy Press is a UK-based independent academic publisher founded within the University of Bristol in 1996, focused on research that informs social policymaking, public services, and social justice practice. The press publishes monographs, edited collections, and journals that address contemporary issues linked to welfare provision, health inequalities, social care, and community development. Its portfolio connects scholarly work with practitioners, policymakers, NGOs, and international agencies across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia.
Policy Press was established at the University of Bristol to create a venue for scholarship aligned with the priorities of social researchers at institutions such as London School of Economics, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and University of Manchester. Early collaborations involved scholars from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, King's College London, and the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Throughout the 2000s the press expanded output alongside partners including Home Office research units, Department of Health, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. International engagements grew through links with the World Health Organization, the European Commission, and the United Nations Development Programme, while distribution and academic visibility were enhanced through arrangements with publishers like Palgrave Macmillan and indexing by Scopus and Web of Science.
The press's mission foregrounds evidence-based research aimed at influencing practice in sectors served by bodies such as NHS England, Care Quality Commission, and the Social Care Institute for Excellence. Editorial priorities emphasize work from scholars affiliated with University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of York, and international researchers based at McGill University, Harvard University, and University of California, Berkeley. The list targets topics relevant to agencies including UNICEF, UN Women, World Bank, and advocacy organisations such as Oxfam and Amnesty International. Peer review involves academics from centres like the Centre for Economic Policy Research, Institute of Development Studies, and the Overseas Development Institute.
Between monographs and journal titles the publisher issues works that attract contributions from authors associated with London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University College London, and University of Manchester. Key series draw on collaborations with centres including the Bristol Institute for Public Affairs, the Wolfson Research Institute, and the Bristol Medical School. Journals published have editorial boards populated by scholars from institutions such as University of Toronto, Australian National University, University of Cape Town, and National University of Singapore. The press’s titles often receive citations alongside reports from Institute for Fiscal Studies, Resolution Foundation, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, and think tanks like the Institute for Public Policy Research.
The publisher has pursued open access models compatible with mandates from funders such as the Wellcome Trust, Economic and Social Research Council, and the European Research Council. Digital projects include repositories and platforms interoperable with systems used by Jisc, ORCID, and CrossRef. Open access monographs connect to catalogue services like Google Scholar, WorldCat, and indexing via DOAJ. The press’s digital strategy aligns with initiatives from Open Researcher and Contributor ID and infrastructure providers such as CLOCKSS and Portico for long-term preservation.
Partners have included universities across the Russell Group, charities such as Shelter, Age UK, and international agencies including UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Collaborative projects have been supported by funders including the National Lottery Community Fund, European Social Fund, and philanthropic organisations like the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Nuffield Foundation. Co-publishing and event partnerships have linked the press to conferences hosted by bodies such as the British Social Policy Association, the European Consortium for Political Research, and the International Sociological Association.
Titles from the press have been shortlisted and awarded prizes administered by institutions such as the British Academy, the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and the Academy of Social Sciences. Authors have received honours including fellowships with the Academy of Social Sciences, grants from the UK Research and Innovation councils, and awards from learned societies like the British Sociological Association and the Royal Statistical Society. Several books have been cited in policy inquiries and parliamentary committees including evidence submitted to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee and reports referenced by the House of Lords.
The publisher operates as an independent press affiliated with the University of Bristol and works with distribution partners such as Palgrave Macmillan and logistics providers connected to academic supply chains serving libraries like the British Library and the Library of Congress. Editorial teams recruit commissioning editors with networks across institutions including King's College London, University of Sheffield, New York University, and Duke University. Business models reflect engagement with funders such as the Wellcome Trust and compliance with mandates from the Research Councils UK and the European Commission.
Category:Academic publishing companies