Institute for Policy Research

A leading public policy research institute, based at the University of Bath.

COVID-19

Our research, analysis and programmes related to COVID-19

The IPR Policy Fellowship Programme

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Renew and reinvigorate your professional thinking by connecting with world-class academics at the University of Bath.

The Economics of Basic Income

This IPR research project will examine the economics of Basic Income, including the interaction between technology, output GDP, consumer income and expenditure.

Couples balancing work, money and care: exploring the shifting landscape under Universal Credit

This ESRC project examines the ways couples with children make decisions about work, care & household finances in relation to changes under Universal Credit.

Macroeconomic policy intervention during the Great Lockdown. Can this time be different?

Blog: Dr Matteo De Tina and Dr Ian Corrick examine the macroeconomic policy response to the pandemic in the UK and its future implications.

What is missing from the online debate around COVID-19 digital tools?

Blog: Dr Iulia Cioroianu and Anastasia Dal analyse thousands of online articles on COVID-19 digital tools. Privacy is at the heart of the debate.

LISTEN: End of life care and bereavement support amid COVID-19

Podcast: Dr John Troyer, Dr Chao Fang, Dr Jo Wilson and Dr Paula Smith discuss end of life care and bereavement support amid COVID-19.

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 research

We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making.

IPR programmes

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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.

Uncharted Territory: Universal Credit, Couples and Money

A report which reveals design and payment issues affecting couples with and without children claiming Universal Credit jointly.

‘The Empire of England’: Enoch Powell, Sovereignty, and the Constitution of the Nation

Lindsay Aqui, Michael Kenny and Nick Pearce re-examine Enoch Powell and reflections on sovereignty, representation, and the nation state.

Any port in a storm: Cryptocurrency safe-havens during the COVID-19 pandemic

Shaen Corbet, Yang (Greg) Hou, Yang Hu, Charlie Larkin, and Les Oxley examine the role of cryptocurrency as a safe-haven during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

Write for the IPR blog

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From just 800 words, get your research heard across the University of Bath and beyond.

News

Our latest news stories and service updates.

Design flaws in Universal Credit for couples revealed as claims soar

The new IPR report highlights the challenging issues felt by couples experiencing Universal Credit.

As the numbers of new claims for Universal Credit reach three million, a new IPR report reveals the complex issues couples experience with this new benefit.

IPR welcomes former Pensions Minister as new Visiting Fellow

We are pleased to welcome Steve Webb, former Pensions Minister and MP, to the IPR as a new Visiting Fellow.

Upcoming events

View our upcoming events

Culture and values at the heart of policymaking: An insider's guide

14 Jul 2020 12.00pm Online

Join us for the online launch of 'Culture and values at the heart of policymaking: An insider’s guide' - a new book from Stephen Muers.

About us

We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making, build links 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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