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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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.

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.

CHAIN study information event

Date: 01/05/2025
Location:: Medical School Foyer, Queens Medical Centre
Description: The university is hosting a community outreach event to share information, research findings and opportunities with individuals in Nottinghamshire about the impacts of physical activity levels on healthy aging.

Public talk: The Kindness Fix

Date: 08/05/2025
Location:: A30 - Arts Centre Lecture Theatre
Description: Join us on 8th May for a conversation with Jason Wood, author of The Kindness Fix and Dean of Arts and Social Sciences at University of Nottingham Malaysia, exploring how compassion can help us to improve our politics, our social connections, and the help we give to those most in need.

Science Public Lecture: Breast cancer

Date: 15/05/2025
Location:: B1 Physics Building, University Park Campus
Description: Join us in May for our next Science Public Lecture, featuring Professor Kwok-Leung Cheung and Miss Ruth Parks

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Faculty of Science Christmas Public Lecture: Picture Perfect

Date: 12/12/2024
Location:: Physics Building, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park
Description: In this lecture, three academics from our Faculty of Science will explain how they use imaging techniques to explore a range of research questions, including how they can demonstrate the connection between our guts and our brains, help to diagnose brain tumours, and show if an anti-ageing cosmetic is actually absorbed by the skin.

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.

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