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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 the future.
Welcome to our blog, where we share news about upcoming events, activities and projects that we've been collaborating on with world-leading researchers from across the University of Nottingham!
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In this blog post, Dr. Zinnia Gonzalez, Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham, sheds more light on the transformative potential of native desert plants in Mexico’s drylands.
In Nottingham, Dr. Larissa Sandy and the charity POW are enhancing access to justice for sex workers and promoting policy discussions on decriminalisation, striving for a safer and more equitable working environment.
Dr Christopher Brignell, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, through the Policy Impact Pathways Programme (PIPP), aims to bridge the gap between research and policy-making, to enhance maths education in the Uk
Through her project, Olympia is not only elevating the voices of women survivor leaders but also contributing to national efforts to end violence against women by fostering direct engagement between survivors and policymakers.
At the University of Nottingham, Simon Welham and his team in the Biosciences department are making strides in shaping local policies to better support vulnerable populations in Nottinghamshire.
Dr Andrea Sartorius, Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with the Welsh Government and local authorities, has been investigating the impact of trace metal pollution on communities in Wales, shedding light on the environmental and health risks associated with these pollutants.
This article explores how universities can leverage their vast expertise to tackle the complexities of climate change, emphasizing the need for broad social consensus and collaborative efforts to achieve net zero.
In this blog, Dr Christopher Pich explores the decline in voting and the impact it has on our democracy and how democratic organisations can re-engage voters.
At the Institute for Policy and Engagement, we continually ask ourselves how academics can more effectively engage with policy makers.
We’ve highlighted our top 10 moments from the 2023-24 academic year in pictures. Take a look at what we’ve achieved.
Located in the heart of Nottingham city centre, Castle Meadow Campus is establishing strong links between the city and the University of Nottingham.
Our Institute Academy Programme has come to an end and, to celebrate, we held an IAP Showcase and Celebration event to conclude the cohorts’ learnings and projects.
Over the last few years, Quality-Related Policy Support Funds (QR-PSF) have been the most important funding mechanism supporting academics across the UK to engage with policy audiences about their research.
Over the past three years, the Capabilities in Academic-Policy Engagement (CAPE) team have created a collection of practical resources, designed to simplify the process of academic-policy engagement, enhance your ability to engage with academic research, and save you time.
Over the last three years, we have funded some exciting projects, that have led to real change for individuals and communities.
We were thrilled to see thousands of people gather to enjoy good music and participate in nature-based activities to promote a greener Nottingham at this year’s Green Hustle festival
Introducing a series of blogs where our researchers reflect on the challenges of a post-Covid-19 world
This blog series showcases the outcomes from the projects selected for funding
Issues of migration and starting a new life in the UK are explored in these blogs