Global health security: A blueprint for the future
Join us for this special lecture from world-leading expert on pandemic preparedness, Professor Lawrence O. Gostin.
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.
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: Net Zero transport, buildings and infrastructure
Develop your professional knowledge on enabling net zero for transport, buildings & infrastructure by engaging with 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: Tom Barnes
Tom Barnes discusses his career as a Policy Advisor and shares his experience on the Masters in Public Policy.
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)
ActNowFilm2 - intergenerational conversations on climate change
A youth film produced by the University of Bath Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and Cambridge Zero, supported by the UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN).
Bath climate scientist Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh contributes to Greta Thunberg’s ‘The Climate Book’
Professor Whitmarsh and Dr Stuart Capstick write about the links between individual environmental actions and wider transformations across society.
ActNowFilm2 - Watch the film
ActNowFilm2, a short film compiled of intergenerational conversations from around the world, was showcased in the Blue Zone, at COP27, Egypt on 9th November.
Publications
Read our publications including reports, policy briefs, blogs, and the latest academic papers.
Universal Credit, Working Claimants and the Government’s Cost of Living Support
Based on interviews with claimants, this policy brief explores whether the Government’s £650 Cost of Living Payment is reaching low-income working families.
IPR Annual Report 2021-2022
Read our Annual Report detailing our work and achievements over the year from 2021-22.
Connect with us
Find out more about the IPR, and stay up-to-date with our latest research, publications, events and news.
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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.
New Policy Brief on Universal Credit, Working Claimants and the Government’s Cost of Living Support
Based on interviews with claimants, this policy brief explores whether the Government’s £650 Cost of Living Payment is reaching low-income working families.
Upcoming events
Learn more about our upcoming events.
The illusions of green capitalism
22 Nov 2022 12.00pm
Online
A University of Bath Institute for Policy Research (IPR) public lecture.
Global health security: A blueprint for the future
5 Dec 2022 5.00pm
Online
Join us for this special lecture from world-leading expert on pandemic preparedness, Professor Lawrence O. Gostin.
Restarting the future: How to fix the intangible economy
28 Feb 2023 12.00pm
Online
Professor Jonathan Haskel and Stian Westlake join us to discuss their latest book 'Restarting the future: How to fix the intangible economy'.
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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