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.

Email us

Spotlight on...

Children and adults crowd round a presenter looking at something hidden in her hands

Science Public Lectures

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

View all upcoming and recent events

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

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.

Displaying 1 to 5 of 7

Previous 1 2 Next

View our past events archive

Sex, blood and sausage rolls

Date: 20/05/2025
Location:: 48-52 Canal St, Canal House, Nottingham NG1 7EH
Description: Health is full of surprises. Let's bust some myths and explore the innovations shaping our well-being with Jorge Truillo Mendoza (PhD Student at the University of Nottingham), Dr Lucia Vazquez Rocha (Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham), and Dr Victoria Cluley (Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham).This talk is part of this year's Pint of Science and tickets cost £5 only!

Science in everyday life: Animals, beer and decaf coffee

Date: 20/05/2025
Location:: 9 Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB, The Blind Rabbit
Description: Come and discover how wearable tech is revolutionising dairy farming: with Francesca Occhiuto (PhD Student at the University of Nottingham), Dr Brad Hopkins (Researcher at the University of Nottingham), and Rosa Espiricueta (PhD Researcher at the University of Nottingham).This showcase is part of this year's Pint of Science and tickets cost £5 only!

Remembering beautiful minds: Animal intelligence, Tourette's and psychology

Date: 20/05/2025
Location:: 2 Station Rd, Beeston Social, Nottingham NG9 2WJ
Description: Join University of Nottingham researchers as they discuss new treatments for Tourette's and the surprising effects of stress on our hearts. The speakers for this session are Dr Mairi Houlgreave (Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham), Dr William Tyne (Teaching Associate at the University of Nottingham), and Tom Hartman (Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham).This event is part of this year's Pint of Science and tickets cost £5 only!

Depictions of the English countryside in the 20th Century

Date: 20/05/2025
Location:: Lakesdie Arts
Description: As part of the Country Lives: Exploring the English Countryside from 1800 exhibition, Lakeside Arts is hosting a special talk with David Matless, Professor of Cultural Geography at the University of Nottingham.David will explore the depiction of the English countryside in the 20th century, revealing how representations of rural landscapes reflect deeper cultural and political themes about England as a nation. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book in advance.

Cell-ebrity Status: Cells' Star Quality

Date: 19/05/2025
Location:: Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7EH
Description: As part of this year's Pint of Science festival, scientists and researchers from the University of Nottingham will take the stage at the Canal House to discuss how scientific breakthroughs can help the human body unlock new possibilities for healing.Join us for an evening of discovery as we dive into cutting-edge research on DNA repair, 3D cell modelling, and regenerative medicine, with Alice Nottingham (PhD Student at the University of Nottingham), Dr Efstratia Papoutselou (Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham); and Samna Sagadevan (PhD Researcher at the University of Nottingham).Tickets cost £5 only!

Displaying 16 to 20 of 184

Previous … 2 3 4 5 6 … Next