Is there any guidance for Member Groups to submit policy papers through BCS?

BCS’ external profile and influence has grown significantly over the last three years through a strategy of producing original research; deploying expert commentary from members; building relationships with media and policy makers; and joining up our communications and marketing channels.

The relationship between the Community and ‘HQ’ has been a critical part of this success. A growing range of experts are trusted to speak to media; we achieve credible response rates to members surveys which inform press and policy engagement; ever more members give their time to BCS ‘policy jams’, to advise on consultation responses and pro-active policy engagement. We also have new specialist groups who lend us added relevance (Pride, EMBRACE, Digital Divide).

All of the available channels through which members can become involved in, or learn
about, our external engagement work are outlined in our How BCS members have influence and impact article.

Full details of how policy papers can be submitted can be found in the BCS Policy Paper Submission process guide. This guide relates only to how we manage submissions of pro-active policy papers; those which aim to anticipate issues or are taking a strategic view of a long-term challenge. Other forms of external engagement such as media expertise are covered briefly below and will form separate papers.