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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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Science Public Lectures

Our Science Public Lectures bring the wonder of science to life through a series of free monthly public events.

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Forest exhibition

Discover how the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Castle are collaborating on an exciting new contemporary art exhibition this May.

Discover FOREST
 

 

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Country lives: Exploring the English countryside from 1800

Date
10/04/2025 - 21/09/2025
Location:
Lakeside Arts
Description
From 10th April to 21st September Lakeside Arts will be showcasing the Country lives exhibition, exploring how the English countryside has been depicted over the past 200 years, from idyllic scenes to the realities of rural life. Jointly curated by the University of Nottingham Libraries, Manuscripts and Special Collections, and Dr. Sarah Holland from the Department of History, the exhibition highlights the lasting impact the countryside has had on people throughout history.

Forest exhibition at Nottingham Castle

Forest exhibition at Nottingham Castle
Date
24/05/2025 - 02/11/2025
Location:
Nottingham Castle
Description
As part of the FOREST exhibition, the Institute is supporting a unique collaboration between artist Caroline Locke and researchers from across the university.

Fab-LAB-ulous (as part of Notts Pride 2025)

Date
26/07/2025
Location:
Green's windmill
Description
In association with the University of Nottingham and Ignite, families are welcomed to Green's Windmill to explore the Fab-LAB-ulous world of science as part of Notts Pride 2025! Join us for hands on interactive activities and a Fab-Lab-ulous science show from award-winning science communicator and asexual activist Sarah Cosgriff.Attendance is free, but you need to book ahead!

Summer Scientist Week 2025

Date
04 - 08/08/2025
Location:
Engineering and Science Learning Centre University Park Campus Nottingham NG7 2RD
Description
Summer Scientist Week is a free educational event curated by the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham. Designed for children aged 4 to 11 and their parents, it offers an engaging and hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of the mind and brain.

Ageing, exercise and health workshop

Date
18/09/2025
Location:
Medical foyer, NG7 2U8, Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham Medical School
Description
The School of Life Sciences at University of Nottingham invites you to an open evening showcasing the fascinating world of research on the impact of ageing and exercise on health and wellbeing.
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Being Human Festival 2025

Date
06 - 15/11/2025
Description
Each year Being Human Festival invites researchers at universities and other research organisations to collaborate with local community and cultural partners to create exciting and engaging events and projects for all to enjoy. The festival coordinates hundreds of free events across the UK and beyond. Festival events aim to celebrate and demonstrate the ways in which the humanities inspire and enrich our everyday lives, help us to understand ourselves, our relationships with others, and the challenges we face in a changing world.

Ageing, exercise and health workshop

Date
18/09/2025
Location:
Medical foyer, NG7 2U8, Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham Medical School
Description
The School of Life Sciences at University of Nottingham invites you to an open evening showcasing the fascinating world of research on the impact of ageing and exercise on health and wellbeing.

Summer Scientist Week 2025

Date
04 - 08/08/2025
Location:
Engineering and Science Learning Centre University Park Campus Nottingham NG7 2RD
Description
Summer Scientist Week is a free educational event curated by the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham. Designed for children aged 4 to 11 and their parents, it offers an engaging and hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of the mind and brain.

Fab-LAB-ulous (as part of Notts Pride 2025)

Date
26/07/2025
Location:
Green's windmill
Description
In association with the University of Nottingham and Ignite, families are welcomed to Green's Windmill to explore the Fab-LAB-ulous world of science as part of Notts Pride 2025! Join us for hands on interactive activities and a Fab-Lab-ulous science show from award-winning science communicator and asexual activist Sarah Cosgriff.Attendance is free, but you need to book ahead!

Science Public Lecture: Seeing the forest with trees

Science Public Lecture: Seeing the forest with trees
Date
17/07/2025
Location:
B1 Physics Building, University Park Campus
Description
Join us in July as we explore the science of tree propagation and the challenges of growing the UK's native oak species from cuttings.
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