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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · May 13

Join us this Thursday 15th May for our next Science Public Lecture.

This lecture will focus on a pioneering research dedicated to improving the treatment of primary breast cancer in older adults

Book a free spot: nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-e...

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Dr. Andrea Sartorius @andreasartorius.bsky.social · Apr 29

I’m so honoured to have been chosen as the recipient of this award! Policy impact work is never easy but is incredibly important, so it’s amazing to be recognized for it

UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 29

3. We are thrilled to see Andrea Sartorius emerge as the winner of the Rising Star Award in Policy Impact.

Her work continues to push boundaries in environmental research, with her PhD uncovering risks from trace metal pollutants in food and water beyond mining site.🥳

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UoN English @uonenglish.bsky.social · Apr 29

A huge congratulations to our very own @lucyjones.bsky.social and our Faculty of Arts colleague @queercomrades.bsky.social for jointly winning the Best Public Engagement Award!

UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 29

We have not one but two winners for the Best Public Engagement Award!

A huge congratulations to Hongwei Bao and Lucy Jones
for their incredible work in ensuring research connects meaningfully with the communities it serves.🥳🎉

Headshots of Drs Hongwei Bao and Lucy Jones, and a congratulatory message for winning the Best Public Engagement Initiative Award

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Lucy Jones @lucyjones.bsky.social · Apr 29

I couldn't be in better company with this than @queercomrades.bsky.social! Big thanks to @uoninstitute.bsky.social for the recognition of both our work 😀

UoN English @uonenglish.bsky.social · Apr 29

A huge congratulations to our very own @lucyjones.bsky.social and our Faculty of Arts colleague @queercomrades.bsky.social for jointly winning the Best Public Engagement Award!

UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 29

We have not one but two winners for the Best Public Engagement Award!

A huge congratulations to Hongwei Bao and Lucy Jones
for their incredible work in ensuring research connects meaningfully with the communities it serves.🥳🎉

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Hongwei Bao (he/him) @queercomrades.bsky.social · Apr 30

What a delight it is to be in company with @lucyjones.bsky.social for the @uoninstitute.bsky.social award for best public engagement initiative!

Lucy Jones @lucyjones.bsky.social · Apr 29

I couldn't be in better company with this than @queercomrades.bsky.social! Big thanks to @uoninstitute.bsky.social for the recognition of both our work 😀

UoN English @uonenglish.bsky.social · Apr 29

A huge congratulations to our very own @lucyjones.bsky.social and our Faculty of Arts colleague @queercomrades.bsky.social for jointly winning the Best Public Engagement Award!

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Sabrina Li @sabrinalyli.bsky.social · Apr 30

Very pleased to have played a role in this important project!!

UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 29

1. Best Policy Impact Initiative (Winner)- The Scale of Harm Project.

Congratulations to the Scale of Harm team, whose cross-disciplinary research is influencing policy responses to online child exploitation globally. 🎉

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · May 7

As part of the Forest exhibition which opens this May at Nottingham Castle, we are supporting a unique collaboration between artist Caroline Locke and four faculties at the University to model the Major Oak tree in Sherwood Forest.

Read our press release: www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/major-o...

Artist Caroline Locke recording data for the Forest Bell

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · May 6

Ensuring that national ambitions are grounded in local realities is essential to making effective just transition.

We have written more about what the University is doing in this regard following the launch of our report on delivering just energy transition.

👉: nottingham.ac.uk/policyengage...

UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 29

6. Hilary Collins has been awarded the Best Schools Initiative Award for her outstanding work in delivering the University’s Pharmacy After School Science Club.

We are proud to see her continued commitment to science education through different outreaches.

Congratulations!🎉

Headshots of Hilary Collins, and a congratulatory message for winning the Best Schools Initiative Award

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 29

5. We are pleased to announce two deserving winners for the Institute Award!

Congratulations to Sally Schofield and Vicky Brotherton for their exceptional impact, consistently going above and beyond the traditional expectations of their roles.🎉

Headshots of Vicky Brotherton and Sally Schofield, and a congratulatory message for winning the Institute Award

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 29

4. Congratulations to Blandine French for winning the Rising Star Award in Policy Engagement!

Through public engagement activities, she has helped create space for neurodivergent voices and people with ADHD to share their stories and shape research agendas.🥳

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 29

3. We are thrilled to see Andrea Sartorius emerge as the winner of the Rising Star Award in Policy Impact.

Her work continues to push boundaries in environmental research, with her PhD uncovering risks from trace metal pollutants in food and water beyond mining site.🥳

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 29

We have not one but two winners for the Best Public Engagement Award!

A huge congratulations to Hongwei Bao and Lucy Jones
for their incredible work in ensuring research connects meaningfully with the communities it serves.🥳🎉

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 29

1. Best Policy Impact Initiative (Winner)- The Scale of Harm Project.

Congratulations to the Scale of Harm team, whose cross-disciplinary research is influencing policy responses to online child exploitation globally. 🎉

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 29

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Policy Impact and Public Engagement Awards! 🎉

From shaping policy at different levels, to engaging the public and co-creating sustainable solutions with local communities, every initiative reflects a deep commitment to inclusive impact. 1/n

Headshots of all the 2025 Policy Impact and Public Engagement Award winners

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 22

Not everyone gets to see ancient history come to life through cutting-edge science—but thanks to Barry Shaw, more people than ever are discovering the fascinating world of ancient proteins research.

Read more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-e...

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Apr 15

Policy change doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it takes strategic engagement, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the issues at hand.

Vicky Brotherton from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social's Rights Lab exemplifies these qualities, playing a key role in translating research into real-world impact.👇

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Mar 26

We are so proud of her dedication and can't wait to see what the future holds for this initiative.

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Mar 26

Since 2019, over 450 students in Leicestershire have developed confidence, collaboration, and technical skills through this initiative. She is set to expand this impact to Nottinghamshire in 2025 with Research England Funding. 2/3

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Mar 26

Dr Elizabeth Kelly is transforming music education through her ‘Space Scratch Symphony’ programme, which blends DJ-ing, classical music, and composition to give students a hands-on approach to music creation. 1/3

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University of Nottingham @uniofnottingham.bsky.social · Mar 24

Musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra, Uni of Nottingham and NTU will be performing together on Wed 26 March in Screen Sounds. Info and tickets at www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/eve...

Screen Sounds: with musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra, University of Nottingham, and Nottingham Trent University

Celebrate Soundstage Festival 2025 with us, as musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra team up with students from Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham for a performance of tim...

www.ntu.ac.uk

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Mar 25

Through collaborations with community members, policymakers, and the University of Strathclyde, Alana aims to drive meaningful change and advocate for more inclusive policies. 2/2 #WomenofUoN

UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Mar 25

Today, we are showcasing Dr Alanna Higgins' current work on the intersection of food insecurity and disability in Nottingham and Glasgow. Her research highlights the systemic barriers disabled individuals face in accessing food—issues often overlooked in policy and academia. 1/2

By collaborating with community members, policymakers, and academics—including an upcoming partnership with the University of Strathclyde—I aim to identify key issues and advocate for policy changes that reflect the lived realities of disabled individuals, with potential national impact.

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Mar 21

For this year's International Day of Forests, Dr Alison Tidy, Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham, explains the critical role of trees for our ecosystems in this guest blog.

Read more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/policyengage...

Trees, food, and future forests: How research at the University of Nottingham is shaping UK reforestation

Dr Alison Tidy explains the critical role of trees for our ecosystems in this guest blog. Drawing upon insights from her work as a research fellow in plant and crop science at the University of Nottin...

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UoN_Institute @uoninstitute.bsky.social · Mar 20

Dr McCabe's engagement with the Women and Equalities Committee on honour-based abuse has been pivotal, and this new role will further amplify her and the University’s involvement in shaping national policy.

Read more about her project here: www.nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-e...

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