New report shows grammar schools 'not the answer' for social mobility
Published on 24 January 2020The IPR's Dr Matt Dickson has contributed to a collection of essays published by HEPI focusing on social mobility and higher education.
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Professor Nick Pearce to join the Early Intervention Foundation as chair
Published on 15 January 2020The Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) has appointed IPR Director, Professor Nick Pearce, to be its new chair as Dame Clare Tickell DBE steps down from role.
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IPR welcomes back University of Bath Global Chair
Published on 13 January 2020Global Chair, Professor Timothy Mitchell, returns to the University of Bath.
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IPR Research Associate receives 2020 Bath International Funding Scheme award
Published on 13 January 2020Dr Aida Garcia Lazaro has been awarded funding to work on a new research project with international partner, UNAM (Mexico)
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IPR welcomes new Research Associate
Published on 8 January 2020We are delighted to welcome a new Research Associate to the Institute for Policy Research (IPR).
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High-profile Mongolian delegation visits Bath
Published on 10 December 2019A delegation from the Mongolian Parliament visited campus to explore mechanisms to deliver research funding and support to inform HE developments in Mongolia.
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New call for academic fellowships at The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Published on 4 December 2019Applications are now open for POST’s Parliamentary Academic Fellowship Scheme.
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Commission begins work on improving local democracy
Published on 26 November 2019Newham Democracy and Civic Participation Commission, Chaired by Professor Nick Pearce, begins work on increasing residents’ participation in local democracy.
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Bath academics launch new voter website ‘matchmaking’ people with their ideal political parties
Published on 25 November 2019A new interactive voter preference website could help improve turnout at the upcoming General Election, according to University of Bath researchers.
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University to debate future of farming, wildlife loss and climate change
Published on 28 October 2019A new IPR public lecture series will address the future of UK land and farming, sustainable food production and protecting fragile eco-systems.