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Welcome to the Institute for Policy and Engagement

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 a better future.

Welcome to the Institute for Policy and Engagement

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 a better future.

Events

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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Science Public Lectures

Bright Sparks family talks

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Green Hustle Festival

Date: 01/06/2024
Location:: Nottingham, Old Market Square, Various locations across Nottingham
Description: University of Nottingham is delighted to once again be supporting the Green Hustle Festival. Find out more!

The Byron 200 Lecture

Date: 27/06/2024
Location:: Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University Park NG7 2RD Nottingham

Bright Sparks family talk: The wonders of the human heart

Date: 30/06/2024
Location:: Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park
Description: Join Aishah Nasir and Chris Denning from the Biodiscovery Institute, here at the University of Nottingham, to learn about the wonders of the human heart for this engaging and interactive family talk, as part of the Bright Sparks: lks series.

Bright Sparks family talk: Smart spiders

Date: 07/07/2024
Location:: Djangoly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park
Description: In this family-friendly talk, Professor Sara L. Goodacre will reveal how spiders use their amazing skills, and explain what it is that we still don't quite understand about them.

Bright Sparks family talk: Exploring our universe

Date: 20/07/2024
Location:: Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park
Description: In this interactive and sensory family talk, Jez Turner will explore how most of our Solar System and the Universe is not just what we see with visible light. Through practical demonstrations, Jez will show how we can explore space through smell, touch, and sound.

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Family lecture: How Engineers Landed People on the Moon

Date: 23/07/2023
Location:: Djanogly Theatre - Lakeside Arts
Description: This lively, family event will explore the story of the lunar landing with plenty of fun, interactive demonstrations and activities – with a few surprises along the way! This public lecture is designed to be enjoyed by adults and children together.

How to practice safe stress

Date: 21/07/2023
Location:: Meadows library

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.

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