Evidence, data and democracy
The role of data and evidence in aiding policy deliberation and decision-making.
Institute for Policy Research
A leading public policy research institute, based at the University of Bath.
IPR research
We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making.
Government, politics and policymaking
Our research on the subject of government, politics and policymaking.
Science, technology and innovation
Developing solutions to the economic, social and environmental challenges we face in the UK and globally.
The welfare state, family and work
Research projects on the subject of the welfare state, family and work.
Widening participation in higher education
Our research on the subject of widening participation in higher education.
Latest publications
Read our publications including reports, policy briefs, blogs, and the latest academic papers.
Challenges in crafting Citizens’ Assemblies for local responses to the climate emergency
Blog: Dr Susan Johnson discusses the benefits and challenges of running Citizens’ Assemblies for local responses to the climate emergency.
Valls or the new Esquilache
Article: IPR Visiting Policy Fellow Dr Jorge Sainz discusses Valls and the Mutiny of Esquilache in a recent article for ABC.
A Basic Income Trilemma: Affordability, adequacy, and the advantages of radically simplified welfare
Paper: Dr Luke Martinelli examines how Basic Income proponents face a three-way trade-off in policy design between affordability, adequacy, and advantages.
IPR postgraduate programmes
We offer postgraduate courses through our Professional Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice, our joint MSc in Public Policy, and the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI.
The IPR Professional Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice 2019
This pioneering doctorate will enhance professional capability and critical reflection on the theories, methods and practices of policymaking.
Masters (MSc) in Public Policy 2019
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.
Join the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI (ART-AI)
Train to be part of the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.
IPR policymaker and practitioner programmes
We offer a Policy Fellowship Programme for senior policymakers and practitioners, and an international Visiting Fellows scheme.
The IPR Policy Fellowship Programme
Renew and reinvigorate your professional thinking by spending time with world-class academics at the University of Bath.
The IPR Policy Fellowship Programme: Artificial Intelligence
Develop your professional knowledge of AI, data science, policy and ethics by spending 1-2-1 time with world-class academics at the University of Bath.
The IPR Visiting Fellows schemes
Outstanding national or international academics or policymakers can apply to spend up to six months with the IPR.
Internal opportunities
Find out more about the IPR Sabbatical scheme.
The IPR Sabbatical Scheme
Bath academics can apply to spend a semester at the IPR to work on an interdisciplinary research project with substantial policy and public engagement.
Connect with us
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IPR online lectures
Watch our IPR online lectures to catch up with the best of our events.
IPR policy podcasts
Listen to our IPR policy podcasts to catch up on the best of our lectures and seminars.
News
Our latest news stories and service updates.
IPR welcomes back Visiting Policy Fellows for summer
We are delighted to welcome IPR Visiting Policy Fellows Dr Jorge Sainz and Dr Aruna Sharma back to the University this summer.
Major economics conference heads to Bath
This year’s Annual Conference for ESPE takes place in Bath, hosted by the University’s Department of Economics
Bath to play key role in tackling environmental factors of ill health
Researchers at the University will play a key role in UK public health, tackling the rise in conditions such as heart disease and poor mental health.
Events
View our upcoming events.
This is Tomorrow
12 Sep 2019 9.30am
Arts Lecture Theatre,
The Edge,
University of Bath
This year’s Institute for Policy Research (IPR) symposium will be on the topic of This is Tomorrow, addressing some of the ongoing debates affecting our future.
About us
The Institute for Policy Research (IPR) is a leading institute of public policy research in the UK. We undertake and enable policy-relevant research to make an impact, through building links with the worlds of policy and practice as well as by increasing public understanding of policy research.
We deliver activities for policymakers, researchers and practitioners to enable two-way learning and original contributions to both research and practice.
Enquiries
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