
The PPRN Graduate Workshop is a unique opportunity to hear about high-quality doctoral research and network with academics working in the field of Public Policy.
Congratulations to the winners of the 4th PPRN Graduate Workshop!
The 4th PPRN Graduate Workshop took place at King’s College London on Friday 21st April 2023.
The winners of our three best paper prizes are:
- Kaman Lyu, Northwestern University
- Klaudia Wegschaider, University of Oxford
- Vanessa Cheng-Matsuno, London School of Economics
Thank you to all the discussants for their invaluable feedback.

Programme:
10:00-10:30: Registration and refreshments
10:30-12:00 Panel session 1
- Manuel Seifert, King’s College London
“How perception of corruption shapes the willingness to bribe: Evidence from an online experiment in Peru”
Discussant: Dr Felipe Torres-Raposo, University College London
- Kaman Lyu, Northwestern University
“Child Labour, Human Capital and Beliefs”
Discussant: Dr David Hope, King’s College London
12:00-13:00 Lunch break
13:00-14:30 Panel session 2
- Klaudia Wegschaider, University of Oxford
“The Effect of Simultaneous Proposals: The Case of Immigrant Enfranchisement”
Discussant: Dr Konstantinos Matakos, King’s College London
- Jonghoon Lee, Texas A&M University
“How Do Public Agencies Respond to Budgetary Control? A Theory of Strategic Task Portfolios in Public Administration”
Discussant: Dr Ellie Woodhouse, University College London
14:30-15:00 Refreshments break
15:00-16:30 Panel session 3
- Vanessa Cheng-Matsuno, London School of Economics
“Government, Interrupted: Local Politicians’ Decision-Making in Times of Political Crisis”
Discussant: Dr Julian Limberg, King’s College London
- Madi Stephens, Queen Mary University of London
“Things Won’t Improve if they’re Just Left to Fester’: A Qualitative Study Exploring How UK Care home Staff Perceive and Experience Engagement in Health Research”
Discussant: Professor Gillian Manthorpe, King’s College London
16:30-17:00 Closing remarks and awards to best papers
17:00-18:30 Networking reception
The workshop took place in a hybrid format. For those who attended in-person, refreshments were provided.