UoN_Institute
Home of global policy impact and public engagement for
University of Nottingham. We are #UoNEngaged
- Join us this Thursday 15th May for our next Science Public Lecture. This lecture will focus on a pioneering research dedicated to improving the treatment of primary breast cancer in older adults Book a free spot: nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-e...
- Reposted by UoN_InstituteI’m so honoured to have been chosen as the recipient of this award! Policy impact work is never easy but is incredibly important, so it’s amazing to be recognized for it
- Reposted by UoN_InstituteA huge congratulations to our very own @lucyjones.bsky.social and our Faculty of Arts colleague @queercomrades.bsky.social for jointly winning the Best Public Engagement Award!
- Reposted by UoN_InstituteI couldn't be in better company with this than @queercomrades.bsky.social! Big thanks to @uoninstitute.bsky.social for the recognition of both our work 😀
- A huge congratulations to our very own @lucyjones.bsky.social and our Faculty of Arts colleague @queercomrades.bsky.social for jointly winning the Best Public Engagement Award!
- Reposted by UoN_InstituteWhat a delight it is to be in company with @lucyjones.bsky.social for the @uoninstitute.bsky.social award for best public engagement initiative!
- I couldn't be in better company with this than @queercomrades.bsky.social! Big thanks to @uoninstitute.bsky.social for the recognition of both our work 😀
- Reposted by UoN_InstituteVery pleased to have played a role in this important project!!
- As part of the Forest exhibition which opens this May at Nottingham Castle, we are supporting a unique collaboration between artist Caroline Locke and four faculties at the University to model the Major Oak tree in Sherwood Forest. Read our press release: www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/major-o...
- Ensuring that national ambitions are grounded in local realities is essential to making effective just transition. We have written more about what the University is doing in this regard following the launch of our report on delivering just energy transition. 👉: nottingham.ac.uk/policyengage...
- We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Policy Impact and Public Engagement Awards! 🎉 From shaping policy at different levels, to engaging the public and co-creating sustainable solutions with local communities, every initiative reflects a deep commitment to inclusive impact. 1/n
- 1. Best Policy Impact Initiative (Winner)- The Scale of Harm Project. Congratulations to the Scale of Harm team, whose cross-disciplinary research is influencing policy responses to online child exploitation globally. 🎉
- We have not one but two winners for the Best Public Engagement Award! A huge congratulations to Hongwei Bao and Lucy Jones for their incredible work in ensuring research connects meaningfully with the communities it serves.🥳🎉
-
View full thread6. Hilary Collins has been awarded the Best Schools Initiative Award for her outstanding work in delivering the University’s Pharmacy After School Science Club. We are proud to see her continued commitment to science education through different outreaches. Congratulations!🎉
- Not everyone gets to see ancient history come to life through cutting-edge science—but thanks to Barry Shaw, more people than ever are discovering the fascinating world of ancient proteins research. Read more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-e...
- Policy change doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it takes strategic engagement, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the issues at hand. Vicky Brotherton from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social's Rights Lab exemplifies these qualities, playing a key role in translating research into real-world impact.👇
- Dr Elizabeth Kelly is transforming music education through her ‘Space Scratch Symphony’ programme, which blends DJ-ing, classical music, and composition to give students a hands-on approach to music creation. 1/3
- Since 2019, over 450 students in Leicestershire have developed confidence, collaboration, and technical skills through this initiative. She is set to expand this impact to Nottinghamshire in 2025 with Research England Funding. 2/3
- We are so proud of her dedication and can't wait to see what the future holds for this initiative. Read more: nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-e... 3/3
- Reposted by UoN_InstituteMusicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra, Uni of Nottingham and NTU will be performing together on Wed 26 March in Screen Sounds. Info and tickets at www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/eve...
