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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.

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 Lecture: Soil survival and re-emergence

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.

Science Public Lecture: Picture Perfect

Science 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.

Festival of Science 2025

Festival of Science 2025
Date
10 - 21/02/2025
Description
This annual festival showcases a world of science and curiosity that's all around us every day through free, fun and interactive events across Nottinghamshire.

Science in the Park 2025

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.
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Science Public Lecture: Could bacterial viruses help us finally crack TB?

Science Public Lecture: Could bacterial viruses help us finally crack TB?
Date
15/08/2024
Location:
Physics Building, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park
Description
In this lecture, Professor Cath Rees, Professor of Microbiology within the Faculty of Science, explores a new diagnostic method that may finally help us tackle TB, a global disease that affects every country in the world and kills more than 1 million people every year.

Hidden Heritage Art Walk

Hidden Heritage Art Walk
Date
25/07/2024
Location:
University Park NG7 2RD Nottingham
Description
A guided art walk around a brand new sound trail on University Park

Bright Sparks family talk: Exploring our universe

Bright Sparks family talk: Exploring our universe
Date
20/07/2024
Location:
Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park
Description
In this interactive and sensory family talk, Jez Turner will explore how most of our Solar System and the Universe is not just what we see with visible light. Through practical demonstrations, Jez will show how we can explore space through smell, touch, and sound.

Soapbox Science Nottingham

Soapbox Science Nottingham
Date
13/07/2024
Location:
Kings Street, Nottingham NG1 2AS
Description
Women academics from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are bringing Soapbox Science back to Speakers' Corner on Saturday 13th July from 11am to 2pm. The speakers will engage the public in ground-breaking research, sharing their experience and expertise on a range of topics and challenge traditional science gender stereotypes.

Bright Sparks family talk: Smart spiders

Bright Sparks family talk: Smart spiders
Date
07/07/2024
Location:
Djangoly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park
Description
In this family-friendly talk, Professor Sara L. Goodacre will reveal how spiders use their amazing skills, and explain what it is that we still don't quite understand about them.
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