University of Southampton Festival of Social Science – OCTOBER 2024
For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Southampton is excited to participate in the ESRC’s Festival of Social Science (FoSS). From October 18th to November 8th, 2025, we invite you to explore the fascinating world of social science through a variety of engaging events.
The ESRC Festival of Social Science is an annual celebration dedicated to showcasing the importance of social science research in understanding and addressing the challenges of our world. From climate change and geopolitical tensions to civic protests, social science provides crucial insights into the issues shaping our lives. This festival offers a unique opportunity to discover how social science research influences public policy, enhances economic competitiveness, and deepens our understanding of 21st-century society.
The 2025 festival will focus on the theme of ‘Our Working Lives,’ exploring how technological advancements and recent global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have transformed the world of work. Many of today’s jobs didn’t exist a decade ago, and the festival will delve into what the future of work might look like for individuals, households, and communities.
We are also thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Bournemouth University, which will help us deliver an extended programme of events this year.
f you have any questions about the events, please contact the festival team at FOSS@soton.ac.uk For more information about nationwide events, visit the ESRC Festival website and follow us on Twitter at #ESRCFESTIVAL.
