SHAping Sustainable Futures

Discover our world-leading social science research on climate change, sustainability and the net zero challenge

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The Institute for Policy and Engagement ensures our research and academics are at the forefront of shaping public policy and debate, ultimately improving outcomes for all.

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Being Human Festival 2023 @ Nottingham

Date: 09 - 18/11/2023

Politics after Brexit

Date: 26/10/2023
Description: The School of Politics and International Relations collaborates with the Institute for Policy and Engagement for this special event with the director of the UK in a Changing Europe research network.

History Festival 2023

Date: 23 - 28/10/2023
Description: Welcome to the University of Nottingham's History Festival. The 2023 Festival includes a wide range of in person talks and workshops. All activities are free to participate in and everyone is welcome.

A journey to the edge of physics

Date: 19/10/2023
Description: Join leading theoretical physicist and YouTube star Tony Padilla, as he explores the most extraordinary numbers in physics, and how they explain fundamental truths of the universe.