Festival of Social Science 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Festival of Social Science
The festival explores the world of social science, from how society has shaped our local areas to behaviours that help fight climate change. This year a number of our events will focus on lifelong wellbeing, exploring mental and physical health at all ages and celebrating the 75th anniversary of the NHS.
The festival runs from Saturday 21 October to Friday 17 November with events across the UK, both virtually and in person, for all ages and tastes. Take a look round the main website to find events that suit you.
The University of Leeds are running four events this year - details of three of these are below. The fourth event is not open to the general public.
Her City - 30 Oct 23
Making women visible in the design of public open spaces. Two workshops to empower the local women in Leeds in designing and shaping the built environment for a better and safer community.
Supporting young people who have an illness - 8 Nov 23
When you know, you meet, you are educating or you are employing a young person living with or after cancer or another illness, what simple things can you do to support them?
Midlife lows in human wellbeing - 9 Nov 23
A light-hearted look at what the social science says about our (un)happiness in midlife. This presentation will also include and discuss voluntary audience viewpoints and opinions. Following the talk there will be an open discussion with Q&A.
Her City - 13 Nov 23
Making women visible in the design of public open spaces. Two workshops to empower the local women in Leeds in designing and shaping the built environment for a better and safer community.