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

Bright Sparks family talks

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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.

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: 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.

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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.

Science Public Lecture: Observing using the Isaac Newton Telescope

Date: 15/02/2024
Location:: Physics Building (lecture theatre B1) University Park Campus, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park
Description: Join Dr. Julian Onions, School of Physics and Astronomy, as he shares his experiences, and challenges, of observing with the Isaac Newton telescope.

Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity 2024

Date: 05 - 16/02/2024
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 Public Lecture: Close encounters of the small kind

Date: 18/01/2024
Location:: Physics Building (lecture theatre B1) University Park Campus, University of Nottingham NG7 2RD, University Park
Description: Join Dr Luke Norman for a captivating journey into the microscopic world as we explore the fascinating subject of electron microscopy and its profound potential for outreach.

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