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

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Science Public Lecture: Art and artificial intelligence

Date: 17/10/2024
Location:: Physics Building, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park
Description: In this lecture, Professor Steve Benford, from the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, will explore how he collaborates with artists, through his research programme Somabotics, to create robotic artworks that provoke meaning making and challenge foundational assumptions in AI.

Future Makers: Robotics and emerging technology

Date: 23/10/2024
Location:: Carrington Street, NG1 7FH, Nottingham, Nottingham Central Library
Description: Join us on Wednesday 23 October for Future Makers, a fun, free, and family-friendly event exploring what the future has to offer and celebrating innovation!

Being Human Festival 2024

Date: 07 - 14/11/2024
Description: Part the national Being Human Festival, Ode to Notts brings together a series of workshops and a performance night, led by the University of Nottingham, exploring Nottingham's local history, culture and heritage.

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.

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Nottingham Health Connect

Date: 16/09/2023
Location:: Afro-Caribbean National Artistic Centre 31 Hungerhill Road Nottingham NG3 4NB
Description: This free, public event is aimed at bringing together local communities, of all ages, to enjoy family-friendly activities, good food and learn more about health and wellbeing.

Stroke Research Showcase

Date: 31/08/2023
Location:: Clinical Sciences Building, Nottingham City Hospital

Public Science Lecture: Soot - a man-made nanoparticle

Date: 17/08/2023
Location:: School of Physics and Astronomy University Park Campus
Description: In this public lecture, Michael Fay will look at how soot affected us in the past, how it affects us today, and how we can gain a better understanding of it.

Summer Scientist Week

Date: 31/07/2023 - 04/08/2023
Location:: Engineering & Science Learning Centre

Family lecture: How Engineers Landed People on the Moon

Date: 23/07/2023
Location:: Djanogly Theatre - Lakeside Arts
Description: This lively, family event will explore the story of the lunar landing with plenty of fun, interactive demonstrations and activities – with a few surprises along the way! This public lecture is designed to be enjoyed by adults and children together.

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