The University of Nottingham team is excited to be participating as the lead partner in Evidence Week 2023, which is led and organised by Sense about Science. This event enables researchers to present their evidence directly to legislators, to inform policy making in the public interest.

When: 3-7 July 2023

Where: Westminster and online

The Institute and the University of Nottingham’s role

As the event's lead partner, Nottingham is engaged in a number of activities throughout the week. A selection of these are outlined below, and the team will also be collaborating on several videos, to be shared after the event showcasing some of the work taking place. These will explore the issues being evidenced, as well as explaining how research insights can inform policy making and the importance of evidence-based policy making. 

Nottingham will also be hosting an ‘Evidence Pod’ throughout the week, with assistance from Sense about Science, as well as having space on the website to share resources and meeting availability throughout the week. 

Programme of events: 

• Public opening event for Evidence Week: online, 5-6:30pm Monday 3 July 2023.
  An opportunity for constituents to ask their MPs questions about the evidence used in policymaking, supported by an expert panel. Our representative will also speak at this event.
• Networking reception 
  5-6:30pm Tuesday 4 July 2023 in the Jubilee Room, including a panel discussion.
• Rapid-fire policy briefings by research partners 
  Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 July in the Jubilee Room, for MPs, Peers and Parliamentary staff.
• Online training sessions for parliamentary staff.
  Throughout the week, from Monday 3 to Friday 7 July 2023 inclusive.
• Online at senseaboutscience.org/evidence-week/
  Including public engagement and promotion, especially supporting the engagement of constituents with parliamentarians.