WATCH: The return of the state
Watch our recent lecture from Graeme Garrard who discusses his new book 'The return of the state and why it is essential for our health, wealth and happiness'.
Institute for Policy Research
A leading public policy research institute, based at the University of Bath.
Spotlight
Highlights from our latest research, analysis, activities and programmes.
Register for our upcoming event 'A blue new deal: Why we need a new politics for the ocean'
Join us online and listen to Chris Armstrong discuss his latest book ‘A blue new deal’ and why we need a new politics for the ocean.
WATCH: Automation, displacement and democracy
Watch our recent webinar from Professor Jaideep Roy (Department of Economics) where he presents his latest research on automation, displacement and democracy.
Our research
We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making.
UBILab@IPR
An interdisciplinary lab for research into Universal Basic Income (UBI).
Education, welfare and work
Exploring the reform of education, welfare and work.
Sustainable futures and healthy living
Exploring the interconnected economic, social, environmental and health challenges we face in the UK and globally.
Political economy and politics
Analysing political economy and exploring the evolution of politics, the changing role of the state, and political ideas and values.
Research archive
Learn more about our previous public policy research projects.
Policy programmes
Learn more about our policymaker and practitioner programmes, and sabbatical and internship schemes.
The IPR Policy Fellowship Programme
Renew and reinvigorate your professional thinking by connecting 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 engaging with world-class academics at the University of Bath.
The IPR Policy Fellowship Programme: Sustainable and automated transport
Develop your professional knowledge on sustainable and automated transport by engaging 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.
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.
IPR internships
Apply now for an internship with the Institute for Policy Research (IPR).
Our courses
Learn more about our postgraduate courses
Masters (MSc) in Public Policy
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.
Professional Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice (DPRP)
This pioneering doctorate will enhance professional capability and critical reflection on the theories, methods and practices of policymaking.
Professional Doctorate students at the IPR
Learn more about our students studying for the Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice.
IPR policy profile: Andrew Fyfe
Andrew Fyfe discusses his career in international development and evaluation and shares his experience on the IPR Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice.
Climate change and the environment
Our latest work and updates on environment and climate change policy, and activities as part of the UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN)
Our oceans: A deep dive
Learn more about our new public event series on the world’s oceans and what climate change, maritime trade and strategic conflict mean for their future.
ActNowFilm - youth voices on climate
A youth voices film project produced by the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and Cambridge Zero, as part of the UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN).
Publications
Read our publications including reports, policy briefs, blogs, and the latest academic papers.
Parenting in the pandemic
Article: Fran Bennett and Marsha Wood explore the experiences of families with children on Universal Credit before and during COVID-19.
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IPR online lectures
Watch our lectures online 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 partners from Yonsei University
Experts from Yonsei University, South Korea, join the Institute for Policy Research (IPR) on campus for a two-day conference.
Upcoming events
Find out about our upcoming events
A blue new deal: Why we need a new politics for the ocean
29 Jun 2022 6.00pm
Online
Professor Chris Armstrong joins us to discuss his new book 'A blue new deal' and why we need a new politics for our oceans.
Making gender salient: From gender quota laws to policy
14 Jul 2022 12.00pm
Chancellors' Building,
3.6,
University of Bath
Join us for the launch of Dr Ana Catalano Weeks’ new book 'Making gender salient: From gender quota laws to policy'.
About us
We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making, manage networks 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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