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The Institute for Policy and Engagement runs regular events that help connect policymakers and the public with the exciting research taking place.
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- Date
- 19/11/2019
- Location:
- School of Physics & Astronomy
- Description
- The Institute for Policy and Engagement invites you to its first election forum, looking at the impact of social media and populism on this general election. We will hear short reflections from our expert panel, before opening the floor to the audience for questions.The discussion will be chaired by Dr Caitlin Milazzo who is the Head of the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham.Tea, coffee and cake will be provided.
- Date
- 18/11/2019
- Location:
- School of Physics & Astronomy
- Description
- The Institute for Policy and Engagement brings you another instalment of its public lectures series. We are delighted that the next speaker is going to be Ben Page, Chief Executive of Ipsos MORI. Ben's deep understanding of public opinion and attitudes, and his skill as a communicator means he is a regular presence in the media, and has advised politicians, public services and businesses.The series offers you the chance to hear from people who can offer insights into a complex and rapidly changing world that defies traditional analysis, and who can reflect on what it means to be an "expert" and to build trust in a less deferential, sceptical and often polarised environment.Understanding public attitudes has always been important to government and public services. It helps political leaders respond to the electorate's priorities and helps public service managers deliver what matters most to their users – and that is more important than ever as decision and policy makers explore ways to maximise the value of public spending, encourage greater personal responsibility and shift public expectations on the public services.Come to find out what are the UK adults' attitudes to some of the key challenges facing the public sector: tax and spending, public services, social mobility, devolution, and the environment and what are the challenges for the 2020s.Professor Sockett studies predatory bacteria as potential alternatives to antibiotics for some bacterial infections and to understand the mechanism of prey invasion. It is important to develop alternatives to antibiotics as pathogenic bacteria are developing resistance to conventional antibiotics. Working out how bacteria kill each other naturally is part of the solution.This event will take place 6-7pm on Thursday 21 November in B1 School of Physics and Astronomy, University Park.
- Date
- 28/10/2019
- Location:
- School of Physics & Astronomy
- Description
- The Institute for Policy and Engagement brings you another instalment of its public lectures series. This time we will be hearing from Professor Helen Thompson on the role of experts in politics.Over the past years senior politicians in the UK have called into question the role of experts in politics. Much of this view is linked to the Brexit debate and Michael Gove's comment that 'people in this country have had enough of experts'. But is it true that we have had enough experts? What role do experts play in public debate? Are experts and pundits able to shed any light on what might happen next in politics given that everything seems very uncertain?Whether you are a well established academic who might be asking himself/herself similar questions and wonders how to navigate the complicated world of politics, or you are someone who might be concerned by the rise of fake news and wonders whom we can or should trust, come to this lecture where you'll have a chance not only to hear from Professor Thompson herself but also to debate this issue and ask questions.Professors Thompson's talk will be followed by Q&A and a drinks reception open to all.Speaker profile: Professor Helen ThompsonHelen Thompson is Professor of Political Economy at the University of Cambridge. She is also a regular panellist on Talking Politics and writes a fortnightly column for the New Statesman.
- Date
- 17/10/2019
- Location:
- School of Physics & Astronomy
- Description
- Physics in Science Fiction writing.Presented by David Wilkinson, Institute of Physics as part of the Science Public Lecture series.This event will take place 6-7pm on Thursday 17 October in Lecture Theatre B1, Physics Building, University Park.This event is free to attend and all are welcome.For more information, please visit the event page.
- Date
- 19/09/2019
- Location:
- School of Physics & Astronomy
- Description
- Part of the Science Public Lecture Series, Keeping Your Body Clock Ticking is a lecture by PhD student Mitchell Masterson of the Schools of Psychology and Pharmacy. This lecture explores circadian rhythms and their affect on the body.Circadian rhythms are your body's natural daily cycles, keeping things ticking over in every cell of your body. Most of us are only really aware of them when we get jet-lagged but they do have upsides too! Not only do they control when you feel the need to sleep but also your body temperature, when you're best at wound healing, growth and what times you're best at learning and remembering, to name a few.This talk will cover how circadian rhythms are controlled and how they control you, with insights into how we study them in a lab.