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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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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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- 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!
- 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.
- Date
- 19/05/2025
- Location:
- 9 Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB, The Blind Rabbit
- Description
- AI is changing the way we live, from protecting the environment to transforming problem-solving and creativity. Researchers from the University will take the stage at the The Blind Rabbit to showcase how robotics support sustainability, how generative AI actually works, and how machine learning helps solve geometric problems. Speakers are Dr Johannes Hofscheier (Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Nottingham).This event is part of this year's Pint of Science and tickets cost £5 only!
- 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!
- Date
- 19/05/2025
- Location:
- 2 Station Rd, Beeston, Beeston Social, Nottingham NG9 2WJ
- Description
- Ever wondered how your brain shapes your world? Join researchers from the University for another exciting talk as they dive into the science of perception, brain development and brain maps. They will spotlight fascinating research that helps us understand the mind and body in new ways. Speakers are Dr Lee Parkin (Teaching Associate at the University of Nottingham), Shalmali Joshi (Teaching Associate at the University of Nottingham), and Dr Caitlin Miri Smith (Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham).This talk is part of this year's Pint of Science festival and tickets cost £5 only!