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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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Being Human Festival 2024

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.

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.

Science Public Lecture: Soil survival and re-emergence

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.

Festival of Science 2025

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

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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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.

Communicating COVID-19 with Jonathan Van-Tam

Date
28/06/2023
Location:
Royal Society
Description
Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam will be giving his Attenborough Award Lecture at the Royal Society on Wednesday 28 June 2023 at 19:00. In his talk, Professor Van-Tam will discuss how science was communicated in both political and public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic and will reflect on his own journey through this challenging landscape. This free event is open to everyone. Find out more about the event: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2023/06/attenborough-award-lecture-2022/
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