Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Academic research will be brought to life with film and drama during the week-long Festival of Social Sciences, organised by the University of Nottingham in conjunction with the Economic and Social Research Council.
The free festival starts on Saturday, 2 November, and is an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the valuable research undertaken by social scientists at the University.
Professor Todd Landman, Pro-Vice Chancellor said: “This year’s festival is bigger than ever before, with over 11 events taking place and a chance to meet some of our leading academics, to discuss and debate with them how research affects our lives.
It’s an exciting opportunity to showcase the valuable work our social scientists are contributing to the wellbeing and economy of those living here and abroad.
Films that raise awareness about forced marriages among people with learning disabilities and the contribution made by the Windrush generation and their descendants to British society will be screened at events across the city.
'It's gym, like g-y-m, not J-i-m' is a theatrical exploration of how gender matters in the gym. This event uses performance art to bring to life the experiences of women and men gym-goers interviewed by Dr Stephanie Coen for her research. Audience members will be invited to contribute to the unfolding narrative.
‘Writing Justice/Performing Injustice’ includes clips from a play, based on research by Professor John Holmwood from the University's School of Sociology and Social Policy, about the ‘Trojan Horse’ affair, an alleged plot to Islamify several state schools in Birmingham.
A workshop in Beeston will explore what social media users reveal in their Twitter, Facebook and blog posts about their wellbeing. It will look at how people express mindfulness and its opposite in everyday language, and how to apply this knowledge in the field of digital mental health.
Sessions targeted at ‘Supporting vulnerable children in Nottinghamshire Schools’ and ‘Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) in a Digital Age’ are also scheduled for the week as part of a national festival organised by the Economic and Social Research Council that will feature more than 470 events across the UK.
To find out more and book a place visit the website for Nottingham events
Nasreen Suleman - Media Relations Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences
Email: nasreen.suleman@nottingham.ac.uk
Phone: 0115 951 5793
Location: C4, Pope Building, University Park, Nottingham,NG7 2RD
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About the University of Nottingham
Ranked 32 in Europe and 16th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024, the University of Nottingham is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Studying at the University of Nottingham is a life-changing experience, and we pride ourselves on unlocking the potential of our students. We have a pioneering spirit, expressed in the vision of our founder Sir Jesse Boot, which has seen us lead the way in establishing campuses in China and Malaysia - part of a globally connected network of education, research and industrial engagement.
Nottingham was crowned Sports University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 – the third time it has been given the honour since 2018 – and by the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
The university is among the best universities in the UK for the strength of our research, positioned seventh for research power in the UK according to REF 2021. The birthplace of discoveries such as MRI and ibuprofen, our innovations transform lives and tackle global problems such as sustainable food supplies, ending modern slavery, developing greener transport, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The university is a major employer and industry partner - locally and globally - and our graduates are the second most targeted by the UK's top employers, according to The Graduate Market in 2022 report by High Fliers Research.
We lead the Universities for Nottingham initiative, in partnership with Nottingham Trent University, a pioneering collaboration between the city’s two world-class institutions to improve levels of prosperity, opportunity, sustainability, health and wellbeing for residents in the city and region we are proud to call home.
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