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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

Our Science Public Lectures bring the wonder of science to life through a series of free monthly public events.

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Forest exhibition

Discover how the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Castle are collaborating on an exciting new contemporary art exhibition this May.

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Country lives: Exploring the English countryside from 1800

Date
10/04/2025 - 21/09/2025
Location:
Lakeside Arts
Description
From 10th April to 21st September Lakeside Arts will be showcasing the Country lives exhibition, exploring how the English countryside has been depicted over the past 200 years, from idyllic scenes to the realities of rural life. Jointly curated by the University of Nottingham Libraries, Manuscripts and Special Collections, and Dr. Sarah Holland from the Department of History, the exhibition highlights the lasting impact the countryside has had on people throughout history.

Forest exhibition at Nottingham Castle

Forest exhibition at Nottingham Castle
Date
24/05/2025 - 02/11/2025
Location:
Nottingham Castle
Description
As part of the FOREST exhibition, the Institute is supporting a unique collaboration between artist Caroline Locke and researchers from across the university.

Science Public Lecture: Seeing the forest with trees

Science Public Lecture: Seeing the forest with trees
Date
17/07/2025
Location:
B1 Physics Building, University Park Campus
Description
Join us in July as we explore the science of tree propagation and the challenges of growing the UK's native oak species from cuttings.

Fab-LAB-ulous (as part of Notts Pride 2025)

Date
26/07/2025
Location:
Green's windmill
Description
In association with the University of Nottingham and Ignite, families are welcomed to Green's Windmill to explore the Fab-LAB-ulous world of science as part of Notts Pride 2025! Join us for hands on interactive activities and a Fab-Lab-ulous science show from award-winning science communicator and asexual activist Sarah Cosgriff.Attendance is free, but you need to book ahead!

Being Human Festival 2025

Date
06 - 15/11/2025
Description
Each year Being Human Festival invites researchers at universities and other research organisations to collaborate with local community and cultural partners to create exciting and engaging events and projects for all to enjoy. The festival coordinates hundreds of free events across the UK and beyond. Festival events aim to celebrate and demonstrate the ways in which the humanities inspire and enrich our everyday lives, help us to understand ourselves, our relationships with others, and the challenges we face in a changing world.
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Science in the Park 2025

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.

Science Public Lecture: Wild Wheat

Science Public Lecture: Wild Wheat
Date
20/02/2025
Location:
School of Physics & Astronomy, University Park NG7 2RD Nottingham
Description
Join Jake Hill, a doctoral student from Biosciences, to explore the critical role of genetic diversity in modern wheat breeding.

Dark Side of the Universe public talk

Date
19/02/2025
Location:
Lakeside Arts
Description
Professor Edward Daw, University of Sheffield, discusses the search for signatures of dark matter particles. Joining the conversation will be artists Daniela Brill Estrada and Monica C. LoCascio, who collaborate in their quest to give poetic material form to the invisible. Part of the Cosmic Titans exhibition at Lakeside Arts.

Sir Edward Heath University Lecture

Sir Edward Heath University Lecture
Date
13/02/2025
Location:
A03 Monica Partridge Building, NG7 2RD, University Park
Description
On Thursday 13 February, Chair of the UK Space Agency and President of the Resolution Foundation Lord David Willetts will be hosting a one hour lecture as part of the recurring Sir Edward Heath University Lecture series.

Festival of Science and Curiosity 2025

Festival of Science and Curiosity 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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