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 research

We aim to further the public good through research into issues of significant relevance to policy debate and decision-making.

IPR programmes

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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.

Brexit and the future of the United Kingdom

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Blog: Former Permanent Secretary at the Department for Exiting the European Union, Philip Rycroft, discusses Brexit and the UK in a three-part series.

A methodological critique

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Paper: Dr Matt Dickson and Professor Lindsey Macmillan (UCL) contribute to 'Social Mobility and Higher Education: Are grammar schools the answer?' (HEPI).

Why should we care about well-being?

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Blog: Are we measuring the right indicators when we are thinking about growth? Leigh Crowley argues for greater consideration of well-being.

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IPR online lectures

Watch our IPR online lectures 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 report shows grammar schools 'not the answer' for social mobility

The IPR's Dr Matt Dickson has contributed to a collection of essays published by HEPI focusing on social mobility and higher education.

Professor Nick Pearce to join the Early Intervention Foundation as chair

The Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) has appointed IPR Director, Professor Nick Pearce, to be its new chair as Dame Clare Tickell DBE steps down from role.

Events

View our upcoming events.

Born to rewild!

11 Feb 2020 6.15pm Chancellors' Building, 1.11, University of Bath

This event is part of 'The Future is in Our Lands' IPR Public Lecture series.

This land is not our land: Land ownership and the climate emergency

11 Mar 2020 5.15pm Chancellors' Building, 1.11, University of Bath

This event is part of 'The Future is in Our Lands' IPR Public Lecture series.

Reflections on UK rivers and aquatic ecosystems

25 Mar 2020 5.15pm Chancellors' Building, 1.11, 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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