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

Festival of Science and Curiosity 2025

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Pint of Science 2025

Date: 19 - 21/05/2025
Description: This global festival showcases a world of science and curiosity that's all around us every day through fun and interactive events across Nottinghamshire.

Depictions of the English countryside in the 20th Century

Date: 20/05/2025
Location:: Lakesdie Arts
Description: As part of the Country Lives: Exploring the English Countryside from 1800 exhibition, Lakeside Arts is hosting a special talk with David Matless, Professor of Cultural Geography at the University of Nottingham.David will explore the depiction of the English countryside in the 20th century, revealing how representations of rural landscapes reflect deeper cultural and political themes about England as a nation. 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!

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.

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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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.

Science in the Park 2025

Date: 08/03/2025
Location:: Wollaton Hall and Park
Description: Science in the Park returns to Nottingham on Saturday 8th March 2025! Researchers from University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University will come together to run fun family-friendly activities at Wollaton Hall.

Science Public Lecture: Wild Wheat

Date: 20/02/2025
Location:: School of Physics & Astronomy, University Park NG7 2RD Nottingham
Description: Join Jake Hill, a doctoral student from Biosciences, to explore the critical role of genetic diversity in modern wheat breeding.

Dark Side of the Universe public talk

Date: 19/02/2025
Location:: Lakeside Arts
Description: Professor Edward Daw, University of Sheffield, discusses the search for signatures of dark matter particles. Joining the conversation will be artists Daniela Brill Estrada and Monica C. LoCascio, who collaborate in their quest to give poetic material form to the invisible. Part of the Cosmic Titans exhibition at Lakeside Arts.

Sir Edward Heath University Lecture

Date: 13/02/2025
Location:: A03 Monica Partridge Building, NG7 2RD, University Park
Description: On Thursday 13 February, Chair of the UK Space Agency and President of the Resolution Foundation Lord David Willetts will be hosting a one hour lecture as part of the recurring Sir Edward Heath University Lecture series.

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