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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.
Our research
We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making.
Evidence, data and democracy
Exploring the role of data and evidence in aiding policy deliberation and decision-making.
Government, politics and policymaking
Examining the evolution of politics, the changing role of the state and policymaking.
Science, technology and innovation
Developing solutions to the interconnected economic, social and environmental challenges we face in the UK and globally.
The welfare state, family and work
Exploring universal basic income and the welfare state, family and work, focusing on the political economy, its tools, methods and explanatory frameworks.
Widening participation in higher education
Understanding the factors, policies and practices that promote and enhance wider participation in higher education.
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 spending 1-2-1 time 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 programmes.
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.
Join the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI (ART-AI)
Train to be part of the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.
Climate change and the environment
Our latest work, activity and updates on environment and climate change policy.
About the COP26 Universities Network
We're a member of the COP26 Universities Network - a growing group of 80+ UK-based universities and centres working towards tangible outcomes from COP26.
ActNowFilm shortlisted for COP26
ActNowFilm, a youth voices film project led by the COP26 Universities Network, has been shortlisted for selection at COP26 – the UN Climate Change Conference.
GW4 launches interdisciplinary climate alliance
GW4 (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter Universities) invites colleagues and research students from all disciplines to join the new climate research consortium.
Publications
Read our publications including reports, policy briefs, blogs, and the latest academic papers.
Universal Credit: Past, present, future
Blog: What does the future hold for Universal Credit? Fran Bennett offers her analysis, looking at its 10 year history, and what lies ahead.
Connect with us
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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.
UK public view COVID-19 as a threat because of lockdowns, new study suggests
Research published in Royal Society Open Science from Lorraine Whitmarsh finds that people have judged COVID risks by the magnitude of the policy response.
Upcoming events
Find out about our upcoming events
Is it time for Universal Basic Income?
6 Oct 2021 9.00am
Online
Organised with Bristol Festival of Ideas, this conference brings together leading thinkers, politicians and policymakers to debate economic change and UBI.
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.
Enquiries
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