Congratulations to our 5 of our academics took part in the UK-wide ESRC Festival of Social Science 2023 to showcase the diversity of social science research and engage with the public.
Read more about their successful events via this blog post:
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Women in Academia
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Amy Bonsall (PIR) hosted an engaging online event featuring 10 women academics sharing their stories and insights into academia. Attendees were pleasantly surprised by the diversity of academic careers, and the event format set a model for future online sessions..
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Education, Migration & Discrimination
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Professor Arnaud Chevalier (Economics) collaborated with local schools, sparking discussions on topics like foreign aid, genetics, and employment discrimination. An impressive 160 attendees, with 98% of students reporting they learned something new.
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Is it a crime to protest?
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Matt Clement (Law and Criminology) explored the question, "Is it a Crime to Protest?" The event, opened by Michael Mansfield KC, stimulated meaningful discussions, facilitated by young people from the youth organisation, Leaders Unlocked.
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Empowering Girls and Women in the Care System
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Professor Jill Marshall (Law and Criminology) partnered with Sister System for a Graduation Day celebrating achievements of girls and young women affected by the care system. Jill highlighted the potential of human rights laws in promoting education and ending violence.
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Creating Safe Spaces
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Anna Gupta (Law and Criminology) brought together a diverse group to discuss racial inequalities and the pandemic. The event showcased a film titled "Belonging: Tiger Bay Boxing Club," initiating crucial conversations about mental health provision for minoritised young people. The event stimulated further film showings around the UK.
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Feeling inspired to engage the public with your research? Applications for the 2024 Festival open in the summer term. Alternatively, consider applying for our public engagement bursaries to promote your social science research beyond academia.
