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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 the future.
Welcome to our blog, where we share news about upcoming events, activities and projects that we've been collaborating on with world-leading researchers from across the University of Nottingham!
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Over the last few years, Quality-Related Policy Support Funds (QR-PSF) have been the most important funding mechanism supporting academics across the UK to engage with policy audiences about their research.
Over the past three years, the Capabilities in Academic-Policy Engagement (CAPE) team have created a collection of practical resources, designed to simplify the process of academic-policy engagement, enhance your ability to engage with academic research, and save you time.
Over the last three years, we have funded some exciting projects, that have led to real change for individuals and communities.
We were thrilled to see thousands of people gather to enjoy good music and participate in nature-based activities to promote a greener Nottingham at this year’s Green Hustle festival
On Wednesday 5th June, the University of Nottingham’s policy commission on a just transition to net zero held its third and final witness session, which focused on the structures and processes needed to ensure a just transition to net zero
On Wednesday 22nd May, we hosted a Youth Voice workshop with City as Lab in partnership with Nottingham City Council and Nonsuch Studios. This workshop provided an opportunity for experienced youth survey creators to collaborate on producing ideas for UNICEF's child-friendly Nottingham programme survey, set to go live later this year.
We organised a sessions for our Institute Academic Programme cohorts at Castle Meadow Campus this month, listening to external speakers and participating in trialogue discussions to develop best practice and improve research outcomes.
On 16th May, our policy commission held its second evidence session which focused on the role communities can play in driving transition to a low-carbon economy.
To mark the bicentenary of Lord Byron’s death, Nottingham is filling its calendar with talks, workshops and events to celebrate 200 years since the renowned poet’s death and the Institute of Policy and Engagement is no different.
On Saturday 1st of June, Nottingham’s Green Hustle Festival returns with loads of free activities, creative workshops, talks, live music, street entertainment, a pop-up garden and even a community cafe serving pay-what-you-feel meals.
Meet the University of Nottingham academics doing outstanding work with their research and initiatives
In March 2024, we launched a policy commission with former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and Honorary Professor Lord Watson, to investigate a just transition to net zero. In this blog, we explain some of the insights and discussions from the first witness session where representatives from industry, trade unions, and academia convened to explore how we can achieve a low-carbon economy.
This blog spotlights current research the team are supporting through the civic impact champions training programme. Read to learn more about the work of Mark Rawlinson, who is using photography to uncover new stories about The Meadows, Nottingham.
Our new Bright Sparks family talks launch this summer at the University of Nottingham’s Lakeside Arts! Find out what to expect from these engaging talks, designed for families to enjoy together and led by three of the University’s world-leading researchers.
Guest blog: Sally Hibbert explains her research into understanding the challenges and innovations of local meal services, funded by the Institute.
Every March, the University of Nottingham celebrates the social, economic, and political achievements of women. This year, we joined in by spotlighting some of the amazing initiatives led by women we have supported and have highlighted some in this blog.
Introducing a series of blogs where our researchers reflect on the challenges of a post-Covid-19 world
This blog series showcases the outcomes from the projects selected for funding
Issues of migration and starting a new life in the UK are explored in these blogs