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.

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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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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

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

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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Science Public Lecture: Intracluster Light

Date: 19/06/2025
Location:: B1 Physics Building, University Park Campus
Description: Join us this June as we explore the hidden architecture of the universe and the mysterious role of dark matter with Jesse Golden-Marx, Research Fellow in the Faculty of Science.

Public lecture: The Moon Under the Microscope

Date: 04/06/2025
Location:: Physics B1, University Park

Changing rural landscape: A guided walk of University Park Campus

Date: 03/06/2025
Location:: University Park Campus
Description: Join Dr Sarah Holland, Associate Professor of History at the University of Nottingham for a guided walk around the historic University Park Campus. Using images and documents from the University of Nottingham's Manuscripts and Special Collections, this walk will explore the hidden histories still evident in the landscape and uncover some of the fascinating stories of people who lived and worked here over the last two centuries. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book in advance.

Green Hustle Festival

Date: 31/05/2025
Location:: Nottingham, Old Market Square, Various locations across Nottingham
Description: University of Nottingham is delighted to once again be supporting the Green Hustle Festival. Find out more!

Forest exhibition at Nottingham Castle

Date: 24/05/2025 - 05/10/2025
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.

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