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.
General Election 2019 and Northern Ireland
Blog: Dr Charlie Larkin analyses the 2019 General Election from the perspective of Northern Ireland.
Health and social care funding: What's in, what's out and who offers the most?
Blog: Chief Executive of The King's Fund, Richard Murray, examines party commitments to health and social care ahead of the 2019 General Election.
Gender and party choice
Blog: Professor Hilde Coffé examines gendered voting patterns in the UK ahead of the 2019 General Election.
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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.
High-profile Mongolian delegation visits Bath
A delegation from the Mongolian Parliament visited campus to explore mechanisms to deliver research funding and support to inform HE developments in Mongolia.
New call for academic fellowships at The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Applications are now open for POST’s Parliamentary Academic Fellowship Scheme.
Commission begins work on improving local democracy
Newham Democracy and Civic Participation Commission, Chaired by Professor Nick Pearce, begins work on increasing residents’ participation in local democracy.
Events
View our upcoming events.
"Goodbye Green Growth"? Why the problem of growth misidentifies our predicament
14 Jan 2020 5.15pm
5 West,
2.3,
University of Bath
An IPR Public Lecture from Global Chair and world renowned political theorist and historian, Professor Timothy Mitchell.
Brexit and the future governance of the United Kingdom
21 Jan 2020 5.15pm
Lecture Theatre 1.1,
East Building,
University of Bath
Listen to Philip Rycroft, former Permanent Secretary at the Department for Exiting the European Union, discuss Brexit and the future of the UK.
Born to rewild!
11 Feb 2020 5.15pm
5 West,
2.1,
University of Bath
This event is part of 'The Future is in Our Lands' IPR Public Lecture series.
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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