Understanding Society: A Festival of Social Science 2021

Free

Understanding Society: A Festival of Social Science is a free, online festival showcasing the University of Sheffield’s world-leading social science researchers and their work on tackling some of the greatest problems facing society today. This year's festival features a special strand of activities about climate change and sustainability to coincide with COP26.

Highlights include:

Portraits of Menopause: An exhibition exploring the positive side of menopause, featuring artwork by Dizzy Lou Illustrations.
Black Lives Still Matter: A podcast looking Lewisham's initiative to embed anti-racism and improve the experiences and outcomes of Black pupils.
Talking Environmental Land Management: A video and photographic exhibition exploring famers' perspectives on a new agricultural policy.
Corona Pirates and COVE-IT!: An online workshop looking at children’s playfulness and creativity during the pandemic.
Re-imagining Care: An exhibition of artworks submitted by the public, looking to a future of sustainable and dignified care.
Beyond COP26: A live, online panel discussion looking at the UK's net zero emissions goal and what it will take to achieve it.

Check out the full programme of talks, debates, films, podcasts and interactive exhibitions, live online from Monday 1 November 2021 on The University of Sheffield Player.

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