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Welcome to the Institute for Policy and Engagement

The Institute's mission is to support the exchange of knowledge and ideas to enrich policy making, inspire people, support communities, transform lives and shape a better future.

Welcome to the Institute for Policy and Engagement

The Institute's mission is to support the exchange of knowledge and ideas to enrich policy making, inspire people, support communities, transform lives and shape a better future.

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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Science Public Lectures

Festival of Science and Curiosity 2024

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Black Holes and the Dark Universe

Date: 14/12/2023
Location:: Physics Building (lecture theatre B1) University Park Campus, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park

Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity 2024

Date: 05 - 16/02/2024
Description: This annual festival which is about showcasing a world of science and curiosity that's all around us every day, celebrating science, technology, engineering and maths with interactive, free and fun events across Nottinghamshire.

Science in the Park 2024

Date: 09/03/2024
Location:: Wollaton Hall and Park
Description: To mark National Science Week, we're excited see the return of our popular Science in the Park event! University scientists and a variety of local organisations are joining forces to provide a range of exciting family friendly activities at Wollaton Park on Saturday 9th March.

Green Hustle Festival

Date: 31/05/2024 - 02/06/2024
Location:: Various locations across Nottingham
Description: University of Nottingham is delighted to once again be supporting the Green Hustle Festival. Find out more

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How to practice safe stress

Date: 21/07/2023
Location:: Meadows library

Apollo legacy: how engineers landed people on the moon

Date: 20/07/2023
Location:: School of Physics & Astronomy
Description: This interactive lecture uses archive footage of the Apollo 11 spacecraft landing on the Moon in July 1969 and how engineers (from many backgrounds) made this happen. There will also be UK built rocket engines from the 50's and 60's as well as some examples of how you can get involved in Space Engineering at home. Free and open to all to attend.

Making a success of devolution

Date: 06/07/2023
Description: On 6 July in Nottingham, the University of Nottingham's Institute for Policy and Engagement – in partnership with the Institute for Government – will launch a report setting out advice and recommendations for those involved in making devolution work.

Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2023

Date: 04 - 09/07/2023
Location:: London, SW1Y 5AG
Description: University of Nottingham researchers are behind two of just ten exhibits selected for the prestigious Summer Science Exhibition – an extravaganza showcasing the UK's most exciting research, lectures, and late-night events that is open free to the public and brings together more than 300 scientists over six inspiring days.

Evidence Week 2023

Date: 03 - 07/07/2023
Description: The University of Nottingham team is excited to be participating as the lead partner in Evidence Week 2023. This event enables researchers to present their evidence directly to legislators, to inform policy making in the public interest.

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