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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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Last week, the Institute attended the annual University Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) conference to introduce our new Policy Quest board game and demonstrate how it can be used to create engaging, creative and effective policy impact campaigns.
In this guest blog, Roda Madziva, Associate Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Nottingham, explores the powerful role of food in building community and fostering belonging, especially for people who have experienced displacement.
As their time with the Institute wraps up, our Public Engagement Ambassadors have taken the time to reflect on what they have learned, how they have grown, and how these lessons will inform their research.
On Thursday 15th May, more than 40 people from across Nottingham gathered at an invite-only Sustainable Growth Assembly, an event centred on bold ideas, active listening and shared purpose.
As CUAB prepares to pilot at St Ann’s Allotments, one of the UK’s oldest and most iconic growing communities, the project is heading to Green Hustle Festival to share its story and invite more people into the conversation.
Discover how University of Nottingham is working with regional stakeholders to translate the commission’s recommendations into practical action that aligns with existing regional plans and objectives for achieving net zero.
This May, the Institute for Policy and Engagement will proudly spotlight the University of Nottingham's commitment to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research, innovation, partnerships and engagement.
The Institute is proud to announce the winners of this year's Policy Impact and Public Engagement Awards
In this article, I share my journey as a Public Engagement Ambassador; from starting as a volunteer to leading a team at a major outreach event.
This wrap-up blog post brings together the stories from our #WomenOfUoN campaign. Throughout March we showcased the vital role women play in research, policy, and public engagement and reinforce the impact of their work.
This year’s festival, held at the stunning Wollaton Hall, saw 4,000 eager attendees explore a vast range of hands-on activities.
Dr. Benjamin Newsome-Chandler, Assistant Professor at the University of Notttingham, highlights the latest research on glaciers and climate to explore the significance of the very first World Day for Glaciers.
Dr Alison Tidy explains the critical role of trees for our ecosystems in this guest blog. Drawing upon insights from her work as a research fellow in plant and crop science at the University of Nottingham, Alison explores how trees contribute to food production and the pressing need for reforestation in the UK.
From influencing government policies to engaging directly with schools and communities, we take immense pride in witnessing University of Nottingham academics drive meaningful change on local, national, and global scales.
2025 marks the 10th anniversary to the Festival of Science and Curiosity. Take a look at what we captured of the two week festival.
On World Social Justice Day, the University of Nottingham Rights Lab is proud to spotlight recent projects that demonstrate its impact at every level—local, national, and global—showcasing how collaborative research can help create a more just and compassionate society.
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