Come and join us for the annual Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science to gain a fascinating insight into some of the country’s leading social science research taking place at BU and how we’re helping to understand and shape society.
The festival is a unique exploration of our society now and how society may look in the future as we adapt to the various challenges in the world around us. It comprises a series of conferences, interactive seminars, performances and workshops which will share knowledge, discuss the issues and create an impact.
The festival is takes place from 3 - 10 November 2018 across the UK and BU is excited to be hosting ten events at venues across Bournemouth, with one being hosted in London.
Events include:
Saturday 3 November:
Data Comics: Visual Storytelling for Impact
Monday 5 November:
Partnerships to promote sexual well-being
Tuesday 6 November:
Uses, effects and toxicity of novel psychoactive substances
Becoming More in Control of Online Gambling
Are face “super recognizers” useful to the police?
Tax Havens and International Finance Centres
Wednesday 7 November:
Creative responses to ageing and loneliness
Thursday 8 November:
Creative Futures in Projects and Programmes
Friday 9 November:
The Carnival of Sex, Sexuality and Gender
Saturday 10 November:
Communicating Empathy in a Post-Brexit Landscape
All events are free of charge and open to everyone to attend so feel free to invite colleagues from inside and outside of the university.
The full programme and booking information are available on the festival’s website.
