PEPtalk: Applied Justice?
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion, part of our ongoing Policy Engagement Practice (PEP) talk series, that demystifies the path from research to impact.
Academic research has enormous potential to shape public policy — but the path from scholarship to influence isn’t always obvious. This panel brings together two leading legal experts who work at the front line of environmental, energy and climate governance to share practical insights on how to apply justice in the “just transition” and how we as academics can engage meaningfully with industry and policymakers.
Speakers
Simon Colvin – Climate & Energy Lawyer, Weightmans Law.
Simon Colvin is a specialist climate and energy lawyer with extensive experience advising governments, regulators, and industry on the legal frameworks shaping the transition to net‑zero. His work spans renewable energy development, climate‑risk governance, environmental compliance, and strategic policy design. Simon regularly contributes to national consultations and legislative processes, helping translate complex technical evidence into actionable policy.
Jill Robbie – Professor of Property Law and the Natural Environment, University of Glasgow & NatureScot.
Professor Jill Robbie is a leading academic in environmental and natural resources law. At the University of Glasgow, her research focuses on land use, water governance, and environmental regulation, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. She is Deputy Chair of NatureScot, where she works directly on policy development and environmental and climate mitigation initiatives, bridging academic expertise with public‑sector decision‑making.