Teaching and learning methods provide opportunities to explore policy processes, understand the role of evidence in decision-making, and gain practical experience in interacting with policymakers and public institutions. They can take many forms, including project-based learning, collaborative theses, role-playing exercises, policy simulations, on-site visits, challenge-based learning, internships, and other experiential learning approaches. These methods encourage participants to move beyond theoretical knowledge and engage directly with real-world policy challenges.

Many of these approaches emphasise active participation, collaboration, and reflection. They enable learners to develop not only subject-specific expertise but also communication, stakeholder engagement, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that are essential for effective policy engagement. At the same time, policymakers and public institutions can benefit from fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and opportunities to interact with students and researchers.

Teaching and learning methods can also contribute to building long-term institutional capacities for policy engagement. By embedding policy-related learning opportunities into curricula, training programmes, and professional development activities, universities can help foster a culture in which engagement with policy is recognised as an integral part of academic and professional practice. This aligns with the broader objective of strengthening knowledge exchange and evidence-informed policymaking across Europe.

The examples presented in this section showcase a variety of educational approaches that connect learning with policy practice. They illustrate how teaching and learning methods can support the development of future researchers, policy professionals, and engaged citizens while creating meaningful opportunities for interaction between academia and the policy world.