IPR research
We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making.
Institute for Policy Research
A leading public policy research institute, based at the University of Bath.
IPR research and programmes
We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making, and run postgraduate and policymaker and practitioner programmes.
IPR programmes
We offer postgraduate courses, a Policy Fellowship Programme for senior policymakers and practitioners, and an International Visiting Fellows 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.
Latest publications
Read our publications including reports, policy briefs, blogs, and the latest academic papers.
The power to walk away: is basic income a bridge too far?
Blog: Simon Birnbaum and Jurgen De Wispelaere discuss whether basic income could play a role in the fight against unfree labour.
Grey Power: Towards a political economy of older voters in the UK
Article: Prof Nick Pearce and Joe Chrisp examine the existing ‘cultural backlash’ and political economy explanations of the age divide in politics.
Basic Income, Automation and Labour Market Change
A report, authored by Dr Luke Martinelli, that analyses the relationship between basic income, automation and labour market change.
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IPR online lectures
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IPR policy podcasts
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News
Our latest news stories and service updates.
New vacancy at the IPR
We are recruiting a Research Associate to join a new project on urban environment and public health.
IPR publishes new report on basic income, automation, and labour market change
A new report by Dr Luke Martinelli analyses the relationship between technology, labour markets, and basic income.
IPR Director appointed as Chair of Democracy Commission for Newham Council
Newham Council has appointed Director of the IPR, Professor Nick Pearce, as Chair of a new Democracy and Civic Participation Commission.
Events
View our upcoming events.
How to stop bad data driving out the good in an age of misuse, misleadingness and misinformation
9 Oct 2019 5.15pm
Chancellors' Building,
1.10,
University of Bath
Director General for Regulation at the UK Statistics Authority, Ed Humpherson, will discuss the use of data in an age of misleadingness and misinformation.
Can Both Cities and Towns Prosper?
17 Oct 2019 1.45pm
Watershed,
Bristol
A co-hosted event with the Festival of the Future City, an initiative of Bristol Cultural Development Partnership and Bristol Festival of Ideas.
What is Democracy?
21 Oct 2019 6.00pm
Watershed,
Bristol
A co-hosted event with the Festival of the Future City, an initiative of Bristol Cultural Development Partnership and Bristol Festival of Ideas.
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.
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