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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.
Addressing risks of graduate un-/under-employment in the COVID-19 labour market
Matt Dickson, Predrag Lažetić, and Kalyan Kameshwara assess the risks of un-/under-employment for Higher Education graduates in the COVID-19 labour market.
Raising the age of participation in education to 18
Sue Maguire authors a new report for Wales Centre for Public Policy on raising the age of participation in education and training to the age of 18 in Wales.
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
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.
COP26 and the COP26 Universities Network
Our latest work and activity as part of the COP26 Universities Network, and the academic conference Climate Exp0, in the lead up to the main COP26 in Glasgow.
About the COP26 Universities Network
A growing group of more than 55 UK-based universities and research centres working together to raise ambition for tangible outcomes from COP26.
Volunteer at the UN COP26 Climate Change Conference
As a COP26 Volunteer, you will play your role representing Glasgow and the UK to delegates from around the world.
Publications
Read our publications including reports, policy briefs, blogs, and the latest academic papers.
NHS reform is the problem, not the solution
Director of the Policy Analysis Centre, Dr Tony Hockley, offers his view on the government's proposed shake-up of NHS England.
Building on the Working Time Directive - and learning from lockdown
Professor Sue Milner discusses the European Working Time Directive, workers' rights, and what lessons we can learn from Covid-19.
Royal Commission redux
Professor Nick Pearce evaluates the idea of a Royal Commission on the Constitution. Are there lessons to be learned from the Kilbrandon Commission?
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IPR online lectures
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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.
Priority funding from Research England supports University’s COVID-19 research
The University has been awarded funding from Research England’s Quality Research Strategic Priority Fund (QR SPF) for high-quality, collaborative research.
New doctoral training consortium launched with South African partners
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, IPR, and School of Management support a new training programme for university staff at Stellenbosch and Fort Hare
Upcoming events
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Micro-credentials, scalable education and the codification of knowledge
16 Mar 2021 6.00pm
Online
Join us for this special, in-conversation event from Professor Tim Ibell and Chief Learning Scientist at The Boeing Company, Dr Michael Richey.
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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