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 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

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

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

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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Bright Sparks family talk: The wonders of the human heart

Date

30/06/2024

Location:

Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park

Description

Members of the Biodiscovery Institute, here at the University of Nottingham, will share their passion for the human heart as part of this engaging and interactive family talk.

The Byron 200 Lecture

Date

27/06/2024

Location:

Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University Park NG7 2RD Nottingham

Science Public Lecture, AI and Chemistry: A Greener Future

Date

20/06/2024

Location:

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

Description

In this lecture, Dr Joe Heeley, Research Fellow within the School of Chemistry, will explore how we can use AI to address the problem of developing more sustainable processes and how we can encourage chemists to make their chemistry greener!

Green Hustle Festival

Date

01/06/2024

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!

Science Public Lecture: Health and wellbeing in Nottingham during the 2022 heatwave

Date

16/05/2024

Location:

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

Description

In this lecture, Assistant Professor Charles Ogunbode, from the School of Psychology, will share findings from recent research into lived experiences of the 2022 heatwave among communities in Nottingham. The research details the range of physical, mental, social and economic impacts that people endured, as well as the way that people pulled together to look after one another.

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