Kit Vaughan joins IPR as Visiting Policy Fellow
We are pleased to welcome Kit Vaughan to the IPR as a Visiting Policy Fellow.
Highlights from our latest research, analysis, activities and programmes.
We are pleased to welcome Kit Vaughan to the IPR as a Visiting Policy Fellow.
A brand new IPR Policy Fellowship Programme focused on health will bring senior policy and decision-makers to the University to connect with Bath academics.
Early career researchers and academics from across our Faculties and School are invited to apply for policy engagement training delivered by the IPR.
Sir Geoff Mulgan CBE, Professor in STEaPP at University College London, joins us to discuss his new book 'When Science Meets Power'.
A new strategy for economic prosperity in Britain? Join us for a panel discussion with Professor Diane Coyle, Dr Anna Valero and Torsten Bell.
With less than a year until the next general election, Dr Joe Chrisp asks ‘ Are the Tories heading for an electoral wipeout?’
We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making.
An interdisciplinary lab for research into Universal Basic Income (UBI).
Exploring the reform of education, welfare and work.
Exploring the interconnected economic, social, environmental and health challenges we face in the UK and globally.
Analysing political economy and exploring the evolution of politics, the changing role of the state, and political ideas and values.
Learn more about our previous public policy research projects.
An overview of the most recent reports and policy briefs produced by IPR.
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Renew and reinvigorate your professional thinking by connecting with leading academics at the University of Bath through the IPR Policy Fellowship Programme.
Senior policymakers from government and the third sector working on health policy are invited to apply for our latest IPR Policy Fellowship Programme.
Senior policymakers from government and the third sector working on net zero policy are invited to apply for our specialist IPR Policy Fellowship Programme.
Senior policymakers from government and the third sector working on AI policy are invited to apply for our specialist IPR Policy Fellowship Programme.
Outstanding national or international academics or policymakers can apply to spend up to six months with the IPR.
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Bath academics can apply to spend a semester at the IPR to work on an interdisciplinary research project with substantial policy and public engagement.
Apply now for an internship with the Institute for Policy Research (IPR).
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This Masters degree offers students the opportunity to study how public policy is made, what shapes it and how to make a real difference as a policymaker.
This pioneering doctorate will enhance professional capability and critical reflection on the theories, methods and practices of policymaking.
Learn more about our students studying for the Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice.
Our latest work and updates on environment and climate change policy, and activities as part of the UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN)
A youth voices film project produced by the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and Cambridge Zero and supported by the UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN).
The 2023 film features conversations between youth climate leaders and leading international climate experts.
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Sir Geoff Mulgan CBE, Professor in STEaPP at University College London, joins us to discuss his new book 'When Science Meets Power'.
Join us for a panel discussion with Professor Diane Coyle, Dr Anna Valero and Torsten Bell.
We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making, manage networks with the worlds of policy and practice, and increase public understanding of policy research through our public events and publications.
We deliver activities for policymakers, researchers and practitioners to enable dual learning and original contributions to both research and practice.
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