Organised by the Impact Funding Team, the ESRC Festival of Social Science has run at the University of Southampton since 2019. Each festival year has focused on a different theme and has produced a wide variety of events.

This year the University of Southampton is hosting 9 events, exploring themes such as our changing environment infertility, and explainable AI. Our partners at Bournemouth University are also holding a range of events as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences, exploring topics including the digital lives of LGBTQ+ young people, the benefits of yoga in mid-life, and cybersecurity for families.




Our Changing Environment: Harnessing The Power Of Maps And People

Discovering The Digital Humanities: Hands On Learning And Exploration

Raising Our Voices: Skills For LGBTQ+ Digital Storytelling

Improving Private Renting In Southampton

Find Your Tranquil Routes: Tranquillity Mapping For Urban Greenspace Access And Healthier Journeys In Southampton

Social Media And Politics In The BAME Community: Leveraging Social Media For Political Participation

Make Your Place: Innovating For Sustainable Futures

Oh, Honey: A Work-in-Progress Puppetry Performance About Infertility

Explainable AI: What Is It And Why Should You Care?

Take A (meno)pause At A Mini Yoga Retreat

Cybersecurity Family Fun Day: Games And Learning For All Ages

Communities Of Wellbeing: The Digital Lives Of LGBTQ+ Young People

Teaching For Wellbeing - Connecting Practice With Socio-emotional Support

Underwater Farms - The Magic Of Seaweed

Farms Under Water

Make Your Place: Innovating For Sustainable Futures

Oh, Honey: A Work-in-Progress Puppetry Performance About Infertility