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

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Evidence Week

Date: 20 - 24/01/2025
Location:: London, Westminster
Description: Evidence Week in Parliament, bringing constituents and MPs together with researchers to discuss the evidence for policies.

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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Family lecture: How Engineers Landed People on the Moon

Date: 23/07/2023
Location:: Djanogly Theatre - Lakeside Arts
Description: This lively, family event will explore the story of the lunar landing with plenty of fun, interactive demonstrations and activities – with a few surprises along the way! This public lecture is designed to be enjoyed by adults and children together.

How to practice safe stress

Date: 21/07/2023
Location:: Meadows library

Apollo legacy: how engineers landed people on the moon

Date: 20/07/2023
Location:: School of Physics & Astronomy
Description: This interactive lecture uses archive footage of the Apollo 11 spacecraft landing on the Moon in July 1969 and how engineers (from many backgrounds) made this happen. There will also be UK built rocket engines from the 50's and 60's as well as some examples of how you can get involved in Space Engineering at home. Free and open to all to attend.

Making a success of devolution

Date: 06/07/2023
Description: On 6 July in Nottingham, the University of Nottingham's Institute for Policy and Engagement – in partnership with the Institute for Government – will launch a report setting out advice and recommendations for those involved in making devolution work.

Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2023

Date: 04 - 09/07/2023
Location:: London, SW1Y 5AG
Description: University of Nottingham researchers are behind two of just ten exhibits selected for the prestigious Summer Science Exhibition – an extravaganza showcasing the UK's most exciting research, lectures, and late-night events that is open free to the public and brings together more than 300 scientists over six inspiring days.

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