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

Our Science Public Lectures bring the wonder of science to life through a series of free monthly public events.

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Country lives: Exploring the English countryside from 1800

Date: 10/04/2025 - 21/09/2025
Location:: Lakeside Arts
Description: From 10th April to 21st September Lakeside Arts will be showcasing the Country lives exhibition, exploring how the English countryside has been depicted over the past 200 years, from idyllic scenes to the realities of rural life. Jointly curated by the University of Nottingham Libraries, Manuscripts and Special Collections, and Dr. Sarah Holland from the Department of History, the exhibition highlights the lasting impact the countryside has had on people throughout history.

Forest exhibition at Nottingham Castle

Date: 24/05/2025 - 02/11/2025
Location:: Nottingham Castle
Description: As part of the FOREST exhibition, the Institute is supporting a unique collaboration between artist Caroline Locke and researchers from across the university.

Forest and Frequency film screening

Date: 03/07/2025
Location:: Lakeside Arts Pavilion
Description: Join us for this free screening of Forest and Frequency, shown for the first time since it was developed for the ground-breaking FOREST exhibition, which opened in May 2025 at Nottingham Castle.

Science Public Lecture: Seeing the forest with trees

Date: 17/07/2025
Location:: B1 Physics Building, University Park Campus
Description: Join us in July as we explore the science of tree propagation and the challenges of growing the UK's native oak species from cuttings.

Being Human Festival 2025

Date: 06 - 15/11/2025
Description: Each year Being Human Festival invites researchers at universities and other research organisations to collaborate with local community and cultural partners to create exciting and engaging events and projects for all to enjoy. The festival coordinates hundreds of free events across the UK and beyond. Festival events aim to celebrate and demonstrate the ways in which the humanities inspire and enrich our everyday lives, help us to understand ourselves, our relationships with others, and the challenges we face in a changing world.

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Changing rural landscape: A guided walk of University Park Campus

Date: 03/06/2025
Location:: University Park Campus
Description: Join Dr Sarah Holland, Associate Professor of History at the University of Nottingham for a guided walk around the historic University Park Campus. Using images and documents from the University of Nottingham's Manuscripts and Special Collections, this walk will explore the hidden histories still evident in the landscape and uncover some of the fascinating stories of people who lived and worked here over the last two centuries. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book in advance.

Green Hustle Festival

Date: 31/05/2025
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!

Forest exhibition at Nottingham Castle

Date: 24/05/2025 - 02/11/2025
Location:: Nottingham Castle
Description: As part of the FOREST exhibition, the Institute is supporting a unique collaboration between artist Caroline Locke and researchers from across the university.

CTRL+P: Printing the future

Date: 21/05/2025
Location:: 48-52 Canal St, Canal House, Nottingham NG1 7EH
Description: What if we could grow new organs or design materials that help the body heal itself? Join other attendees to explore cutting-edge innovations that are bringing this to reality: with Alice Graham (PhD Student at the University of Nottingham), Dr Nathan Carpentier (Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham), and Dr Cosimo Ligorio (Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham).This event is part of this year's Pint of Science and tickets cost £5 only!

Love (and CO2) is in the air

Date: 21/05/2025
Location:: 36-38 Hockley, Bunker's Hill, Nottingham NG1 1FP
Description: What if we could grow new organs or design materials that help the body heal itself? Join other attendees to explore cutting-edge innovations that are bringing this to reality: with Alice Graham (PhD Student at the University of Nottingham), Dr Nathan Carpentier (Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham), and Dr Cosimo Ligorio (Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham).This event is part of this year's Pint of Science and tickets cost £5 only!

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