Events

The Institute for Policy and Engagement runs regular events that help connect policymakers and the public with the exciting research taking place.

If you have any suggestions for events you’d love to see us organising, or if you’re running an event where our research might make a contribution, please get in touch. 

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Faculty of Science Christmas Public Lecture: Picture Perfect

Date

12/12/2024

Location:

Physics Building, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park

Description

In this lecture, three academics from our Faculty of Science will explain how they use imaging techniques to explore a range of research questions, including how they can demonstrate the connection between our guts and our brains, help to diagnose brain tumours, and show if an anti-ageing cosmetic is actually absorbed by the skin.

Festival of Science 2025

Date

10 - 21/02/2025

Description

This annual festival showcases a world of science and curiosity that's all around us every day through free, fun and interactive events across Nottinghamshire.

Science in the Park 2025

Date

08/03/2025

Location:

Wollaton Hall and Park

Description

Science in the Park returns to Nottingham on Saturday 8th March 2025! Researchers from University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University will come together to run fun family-friendly activities at Wollaton Hall.

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Science in the Park 2025

Date

08/03/2025

Location:

Wollaton Hall and Park

Description

Science in the Park returns to Nottingham on Saturday 8th March 2025! Researchers from University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University will come together to run fun family-friendly activities at Wollaton Hall.

Festival of Science 2025

Date

10 - 21/02/2025

Description

This annual festival showcases a world of science and curiosity that's all around us every day through free, fun and interactive events across Nottinghamshire.

Faculty of Science Christmas Public Lecture: Picture Perfect

Date

12/12/2024

Location:

Physics Building, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park

Description

In this lecture, three academics from our Faculty of Science will explain how they use imaging techniques to explore a range of research questions, including how they can demonstrate the connection between our guts and our brains, help to diagnose brain tumours, and show if an anti-ageing cosmetic is actually absorbed by the skin.

Science Public Lecture: Soil survival and re-emergence

Date

21/11/2024

Location:

Physics Building, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park

Description

In this lecture, Dr Steve Atkinson, Associate Professor in Molecular and Cellular Bacteriology, will explore the history and biology of the plague and discuss the work being carried out by the University of Nottingham to uncover the drivers for plague inactivity and resurgence.

What next for American democracy? US election 2024 roundtable

Date

20/11/2024

Location:

A01 Highfield House

Description

Please join the Centre for US in the World Studies at the University of Nottingham for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 US election result.

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