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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!
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On this, International Human Rights Day, we want to discuss the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence and why we still need to both raise awareness and research violence against women and girls.
This is a guest blog by Sam Booth, Teaching Associate in Physical Geography at the University of Nottingham
In this blog post, Tiffany Trundell, Programme and Project Manager at the Institute, explores the critical topic of prioritising a just energy transition
Capabilities in Academic Policy Engagement (CAPE) is coming to a close. Take a look at our recent workshop and further details on the wrap up event hosted at the Royal Society in London.
Despite Sri Lanka’s high literacy rate, its education system remains deeply unequal. Schools are divided into national and provincial categories, with national schools in urban areas receiving more funding and resources
In his timely article, Stephen Meek explores the challenge of achieving net-zero emissions in a way that secures public support and ensures equitable burden-sharing across nations
On the 23rd of October, Nottingham Central Library became a hive of technical discovery as over 700 people joining us for Future Makers: Robotics and Emerging Technology. Here’s how our Public Engagement team pieced this brand-new event together
On Wednesday 16th October, we welcomed our 2024-25 cohort to the Institute Academy Programme (IAP).
Our approach has always been grounded in the belief that policy impact and public engagement are inextricably linked, especially when it comes to driving meaningful, long-term change.
In this blog, Maria Richards explores the importance of maintaining community partnerships to ensure our research can deliver meaningful change through projects that foreground public engagement.
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.
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