IPR research
We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making.
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.
We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making.
We offer postgraduate courses, a Policy Fellowship Programme for senior policymakers and practitioners, and an International Visiting Fellows 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.
Read our publications including reports, policy briefs, blogs, and the latest academic papers.
Blog: James Georgalakis calls for an interdisciplinary response to COVID-19, and suggests it's time to overcome policy networked behaviour.
Blog: Professor Stuart Reynolds examines UK farming, and what the future may hold for farmers, wildlife and the agricultural industry.
Article: Professional Doctorate student, James Georgalakis, analyses the UK policy network response to the Sierra Leone Ebola crisis (2013–16).
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An event which took place in the House of Commons weighed up the evidence behind the claim that grammar schools are good for social mobility in the UK.
If you're looking to study MSc Public Policy, then you can apply for funding to support you.
Professor Jane Millar joins Fran Bennett (University of Oxford) as a specialist adviser to an inquiry on the economics of Universal Credit.
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This event is part of 'The Future is in Our Lands' IPR Public Lecture series.
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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