Blavatnik School of Government

Blavatnik School of Government.

Epistemic Overview

About the Institute

Public policy and government school focusing on policy research and leadership, often collaborating on AI policy work.

Key Facts

Founded

2010

Director / President

Professor Ngaire Woods (Founding Dean)

Category

Department

Research Domains

policy
government

Timeline

2010

The Blavatnik School of Government is founded following a £75 million donation from Sir Leonard Blavatnik.

2012

The school admits its first cohort of Master of Public Policy (MPP) students.

2015

The school's new, award-winning building is completed and opens.

c. 2019

The school establishes its 'Digital, Data, and Technology' (DDT) research cluster to address AI in public policy.

2022

Publishes influential policy briefs on 'AI and Global Governance' and 'Regulating Digital Platforms'.

Nov 20, 2025

Hosts a public event on 'Prevent and Counter-Extremism in the UK', as part of its security seminar series.

Nov 25, 2025

Hosts a public event: 'Democracy under siege'.

Influential Papers / Notable Research

  • Research cluster on 'Digital, Data, and Technology' (DDT) in government.

  • Influential reports and policy briefs on 'AI and global governance' and 'public sector AI adoption'.

  • Analysis of regulatory and ethical frameworks for AI, data privacy, and digital statecraft.