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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Science Public Lecture: Beyond Jell-O

Date

18/04/2024

Location:

Chemistry X1, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park

Description

In this lecture, Dr Babatunde Okesola, Nottingham Research Fellow from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, will showcase how his team have created soft materials that resemble Jell-O (jelly) to repair damaged tissues.

Science Public Lecture: That which does not kill us...

Date

21/03/2024

Location:

Chemistry X1, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park

Description

In this talk, Dr Laura Blackie will discuss the extent to which the scientific evidence supports that individuals' perceptions of post-traumatic growth are aligned with reality, and the challenges in studying this phenomena with the scientific method.

Public lecture on whales

Date

19/03/2024

Location:

A30 Lecture Theatre, Lakeside Arts Centre, Music Department, University Park Campus

Description

This free, public lecture on the history of whaling is a special event as part of the University of Nottingham's Sustainability Action Week.

Science in the Park 2024

Date

09/03/2024

Location:

Wollaton Hall and Park

Description

To mark National Science Week, we're excited see the return of our popular Science in the Park event! University scientists and a variety of local organisations are joining forces to provide a range of exciting family friendly activities at Wollaton Park on Saturday 9th March.

Ending stagnation panel discussion

Date

29/02/2024

Location:

Cleaver and Wake, Nottingham NG2 3JL

Description

Join a panel of leading economic experts from across the UK to explore and debate Britain's economic strategy. This event is hosted by Resolution Foundation in collaboration with the Institute for Policy and Engagement at the University of Nottingham.

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