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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Cosmic Titans Exhibition

Date

25/01/2025 - 27/04/2025

Location:

Lakeside Arts

Description

This free exhibition unites art and science in a captivating exploration of the quantum universe, celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

Science Public Lecture: Rise of the Machines

Date

20/03/2025

Location:

B1 Physics Building, University Park Campus

Description

Join us this March for our next Science Public Lecture, featuring Professor Darren Walsh from the School of Chemistry.

Sound Stage Festival at Lakeside Arts

Date

24 - 30/03/2025

Location:

Lakeside Arts

Description

Join us for a series of events combining music and film at Lakeside Arts as part of the Nottingham-wide Soundstage Festival.

BBC Concert Orchestra: Journeys

Date

25/03/2025

Location:

Royal Concert Hall

Description

This event features the brilliant collaborative works of UoN student composers and NTU film makers. Come and hear 21 new film compositions by UoN student composers and alumni, conducted by Hugh Brunt. Tickets for the 8.30 p.m. concert are free but you need to book a place ahead.

Screen Sounds: with musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra, University of Nottingham, and Nottingham Trent University

Date

26/03/2025

Location:

Newton Central Court

Description

UoN Philharmonia joins forces with NTU players and the BBC Concert Orchestra to perform Screen Sounds featuring TV and film music classics, such as excerpts from Bridgerton, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Mission Impossible, and many-many more gems. Michael Coleby will be conducting, and Mervyn Cooke will introduce the pieces. Ticket prices: £10 standard, £5 concessions, and free to UoN students.

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Science Public Lecture: Soil survival and re-emergence

Date

21/11/2024

Location:

Physics Building, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park

Description

In this lecture, Dr Steve Atkinson, Associate Professor in Molecular and Cellular Bacteriology, will explore the history and biology of the plague and discuss the work being carried out by the University of Nottingham to uncover the drivers for plague inactivity and resurgence.

What next for American democracy? US election 2024 roundtable

Date

20/11/2024

Location:

A01 Highfield House

Description

Please join the Centre for US in the World Studies at the University of Nottingham for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 US election result.

Being Human Festival 2024

Date

07 - 14/11/2024

Description

Part the national Being Human Festival, Ode to Notts brings together a series of workshops and a performance night, led by the University of Nottingham, exploring Nottingham's local history, culture and heritage.

The 2024 US Election: A New Playbook

Date

29/10/2024

Location:

B63 (reception in atrium) Law and Social Sciences Building

Description

You are warmly invited to attend Prof Barbara Trish's first Leverhulme Lecture on 'The 2024 US Election: A New Playbook?' on 29 October at 6pm in LASS B63.

Future Makers: Robotics and emerging technology

Date

23/10/2024

Location:

Carrington Street, NG1 7FH, Nottingham, Nottingham Central Library

Description

Join us on Wednesday 23 October for Future Makers, a fun, free, and family-friendly event exploring what the future has to offer and celebrating innovation!

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