Festival of Social Science

Live throughout November 2021, the Festival provided the opportunity to explore the world of social science, from how our behaviour can help fight climate change to the effects of the pandemic on society. Events hosted by our partners ran across the UK, both virtually and in person, suitable for all ages and catering for all tastes. Take a look to see what was on offer and put the date in your diary to join in next year!

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Young People and Climate Action

1 November 2021 | 10.30-12.00

University of Surrey

Environment Themed

Engaging a Sustainable Surrey: The Community and COP26

4 November 2021 | 18.00-19.45

University of Surrey

Environment Themed

Online zine workshop: using speculative fiction to explore climate crisis

6 November 2021 | 15.00-17.00

Newcastle University

Environment Themed

Seaweed in the city

7 November 2021 - (All day)

University of Edinburgh

Environment Themed

Sensor-y Walks: exploring air pollution in Oxford

7 November 2021 | 10.30-11.30

University of Oxford

Environment Themed

Magical encounters: How conjuring can help understand ourselves and others

8 November 2021 | 19.30-21.00

University of Exeter

Expressing a youth perspective on climate damage using animation

10 November 2021 | 14.00-15.00

Queen’s University Belfast

Environment Themed

Watts to wear? Reinventing our wardrobes to lower carbon emissions from buildings

11 November 2021 | 14.00-15.00

Lancaster University

Environment Themed

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Reuse and Repair: Creating Value in a Circular Economy

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