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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!  

 

Latest blog entries

 

Decarbonising the economy
Decarbonising the economy
In March 2024, we launched a policy commission with former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and Honorary Professor Lord Watson, to investigate a just transition to net zero. In this blog, we explain some of the insights and discussions from the first witness session where representatives from industry, trade unions, and academia convened to explore how we can achieve a low-carbon economy.
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Public engagement in the spotlight
Public engagement in the spotlight
This blog spotlights some of the research supported by our public engagement team through the lens of Mark Rawlinson's work with communities from The Meadows in Nottingham.
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Bright Sparks family talks
Bright Sparks family talks
Our new Bright Sparks family talks launch this summer at the University of Nottingham’s Lakeside Arts! Find out what to expect from these engaging talks, designed for families to enjoy together and led by three of the University’s world-leading researchers.  
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Spotlight series... 

 

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After the virus

Introducing a series of blogs where our researchers reflect on the challenges of a post-Covid-19 world
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Making a difference

This blog series showcases the outcomes from the projects selected for funding
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Refugee Week

Issues of migration and starting a new life in the UK are explored in these blogs
 

 

 

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Decarbonising the economy
In March 2024, we launched a policy commission with former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and Honorary Professor Lord Watson, to investigate a just transition to net zero. In this blog, we explain some of the insights and discussions from the first witness session where representatives from industry, trade unions, and academia convened to explore how we can achieve a low-carbon economy.
Read more
Public engagement in the spotlight
This blog spotlights some of the research supported by our public engagement team through the lens of Mark Rawlinson's work with communities from The Meadows in Nottingham.
Read more
Bright Sparks family talks
Our new Bright Sparks family talks launch this summer at the University of Nottingham’s Lakeside Arts! Find out what to expect from these engaging talks, designed for families to enjoy together and led by three of the University’s world-leading researchers.  
Read more
Guest blog: Sally Hibbert
Guest blog: Sally Hibbert explains her research into understanding the challenges and innovations of local meal services, funded by the Institute.
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A reflection on International Women’s Day 2024
Every March, the University of Nottingham celebrates the social, economic, and political achievements of women. This year, we joined in by spotlighting some of the amazing initiatives led by women we have supported and have highlighted some in this blog.
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Science in the Park 2024 in pictures!
Science in the Park 2024 was another incredibly successful event, with families across Nottingham taking part in fun and educational science-based activities at the beautiful Wollaton Hall. Check out this blog to see some of our favourite images from the event! 
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Can local schools save the planet?
In this blog post, Dr Francesca Salvi connects the dots between national policy, local schools and researchers to suggests how collaboration between these parties may foster more sustainable practices in the United Kingdom.
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Sustainability Action Week is back!
This year, the University will be having a dedicated week of activities and events for staff and students highlighting some of the environmental and social issues we face across our campuses and how we are taking action to resolve these issues. From wellbeing walks to nature talks, there is something for everyone, including the public to get involved in across our UK campuses!
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Developing the perfect formula for Science in the Park
Discover how Science in the Park is created and the collaborations behind a sold out Public Engagement event.
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My placement at the Institute
PhD candidate in Politics, Manuel Hernandez-Gonzalez, shares his experience of working on a placement at the Institute for Policy and Engagement.
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