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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.

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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.

Science Public Lecture: Seeing the forest with trees

Science Public Lecture: Seeing the forest with trees
Date
20/11/2025
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.

Creators in Residence: Space Tech workshops

Creators in Residence: Space Tech workshops
Date
22/11/2025
Location:
1 Carrington Street, Nottingham Central Library, Nottingham NG1 7FH
Description
Led by space experts from the University of Nottingham, these workshops will get hands-on experience building a model satellite and explore how space technology connects to the world around us.
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Creators in Residence: Space Tech workshops

Creators in Residence: Space Tech workshops
Date
22/11/2025
Location:
1 Carrington Street, Nottingham Central Library, Nottingham NG1 7FH
Description
Led by space experts from the University of Nottingham, these workshops will get hands-on experience building a model satellite and explore how space technology connects to the world around us.

Science Public Lecture: Seeing the forest with trees

Science Public Lecture: Seeing the forest with trees
Date
20/11/2025
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.

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.

Future Makers

Future Makers
Date
18/10/2025
Location:
Nottingham Central Library
Description
Join us for Creators in Residence: Notts Space, a free and inspiring event where researchers from the University of Nottingham will delve into the wonders of space exploration and science

Science Public Lecture: Healing through the skin

Science Public Lecture: Healing through the skin
Date
16/10/2025
Location:
B1 Physics Building, University Park Campus
Description
Join us this October for our next Science Public Lecture, featuring Dr Akmal Sabri, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Pharmacy (Chemical Analysis of Polymer Surface and Biointerphase)
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