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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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Public Science 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.

Green Hustle Festival

Date

01/06/2024

Location:

Various locations across Nottingham

Description

University of Nottingham is delighted to once again be supporting the Green Hustle Festival. Find out more!

The Byron 200 Lecture

Date

27/06/2024

Location:

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

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

Join Aishah Nasir and Chris Denning from the Biodiscovery Institute, here at the University of Nottingham, to learn about the wonders of the human heart for this engaging and interactive family talk, as part of the Bright Sparks: lks series.

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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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.

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.

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

Join Aishah Nasir and Chris Denning from the Biodiscovery Institute, here at the University of Nottingham, to learn about the wonders of the human heart for this engaging and interactive family talk, as part of the Bright Sparks: lks series.

The Byron 200 Lecture

Date

27/06/2024

Location:

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

Green Hustle Festival

Date

01/06/2024

Location:

Various locations across Nottingham

Description

University of Nottingham is delighted to once again be supporting the Green Hustle Festival. Find out more!

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