Past Events 2024
Our Changing Environment: Harnessing The Power Of Maps And People
Age: Young people aged 11-17 years and their teachers
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: The event will be hosted and promoted by Southampton Geospatial with Dr Sien van der Plank leading the workshop.
Date and Time (UK Time):23/10/2024 15:30 - 18:00
Southampton Geospatial Computing Facility, Building 44, Highfield Campus, University of Southampton, SO171BJ
Free - Please email Sarah Ryles at sarah.ryles@soton.ac.uk for more information or to sign-up your GCSE students.
Summary
The More than Maps project aims to inspire secondary school children of the power and importance of finding out more about our changing environment. We welcome you to join us in the Geography computer lab and lecture theatre to better understand local floods in Southampton and Somerset Levels. We will be using open access and free materials in our teaching. A team of geography researchers will be on hand to support the workshop and learn from attending geography teachers how we can further improve the materials to support you!
The event is free to attend, with refreshments provided.
Description
In 2014, record levels of rainfall were added to an already wet winter in one of England's lowest lying land areas: the Somerset Levels. This workshop will showcase the variety of research methods that physical and human geographers use to study flood disasters such the 2014 flooding at Somerset Levels, and reflect on flood challenges local to Southampton. The activities will be tailored to provide a GCSE level case study of the flood event, examining its cause and impacts, and the physical and social drivers of these. We will spend the first hour in the brand-new geography computer lab, with remote sensing researchers leading the students through a flood mapping exercise. The second half of the session we will move to a lecture theatre to focus on human factors, exploring who is affected by flooding and why.
Our Changing Environment: Harnessing The Power Of Maps And People
Discovering The Digital Humanities: Hands On Learning And Exploration
Age: People who are interested in the intersection of Humanities and technology whether that be how to study Humanities subjects using computational method or critique the role of technology in society.
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Kirsten Schuster, Lecturer in Digital Humanities, University of Southampton and Luke Aspland, Digital Humanities Technician, University of Southampton.
Date and Time (UK Time):09/11/2024 10:30 - 16:30
Level 2, Room 2091. Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7NN
Free - Booking not required - Drop In Activity
Summary
Drop in to see examples of 3D-printed projects, podcasts, VR experiences, and data feminist analyses of AI platforms. Staff from the Southampton Digital Humanities Hub will be on hand to demonstrate the equipment, explain the research behind these projects, and answer any questions you may have.
Description
Explore the world of Digital Humanities at Southampton and discover how you can channel your interests in social justice through innovative digital tools and projects.
Discovering The Digital Humanities: Hands On Learning And Exploration
Raising Our Voices: Skills For LGBTQ+ Digital Storytelling
Age: Young people 16-25 and LGBTQ+ young people.
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Lizzie Reed, Lecturer in Sociology and Olu Jenzen, Professor of Media and Digital Culture, University of Southampton.
Date and Time (UK Time):02/11/2024 12:00 - 16:00
John Hansard Gallery 142-144 Above Bar Street Southampton SO14 7DU 023 8059 8590 Travel info available on the website: www.jhg.art
Free
Summary
Join us for a dynamic and fun creative media storytelling workshop designed specifically for LGBTQ+ young people. Over 3-4 hours, with breaks for refreshments, you'll dive into exciting storytelling techniques and media projects.
Description
This hands-on workshop will introduce you to creative media storytelling using everyday materials like mobile phones and simple art supplies. You'll learn how to craft compelling stories about your experiences and passions, making the most of the tools and resources you have at hand.
Raising Our Voices: Skills For LGBTQ+ Digital Storytelling
Improving Private Renting In Southampton
Age: Private tenants and landlords in the city
Type: Discussion/Debate
Host: Helen Carr Professor of Property and Social Justice at the Law School at Southampton, and Dr Mark Jordan a lecturer in the law school
Date and Time (UK Time):09/11/2024 11:30 - 12:30
Lecture Theatre 2, Level 2, Room 2089, Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7NN
Free - Booking not required - Drop In Activity
Summary
Join us to hear from experts and key stakeholders about ways to improve private renting conditions and affordability in our city. After their insights, we'll open the floor for an engaging debate where you can share your views and contribute to finding solutions.
Description
This event will explore housing conditions, enforcement and affordability in the city's private rented sector. It will review current efforts by the council to address these issues and discuss potential improvements to enhance housing standards and affordability.
Improving Private Renting In Southampton
Find Your Tranquil Routes: Tranquillity Mapping For Urban Greenspace Access And Healthier Journeys In Southampton
Age: All adults and families who use active modes of transport to move around the city.
Type: Discussion/Debate
Host: Dr. Efstathios Margaritis (GIS Analyst in GeoData Institute)
Date and Time (UK Time):09/11/2024 13:00 - 13:30
09/11/2024 14:00 - 14:30
Lecture Theatre 2, Level 2, Room 2089.Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7NN
Free - Booking not required - Drop In Activity
Summary
A 15-minute talk followed by an interaction with the public to highlight potential dynamic routes based on origin and destination points defined by the audience.
Description
The aim is to help the attendees to find out alternative routes to reach their destination, which might not be the fastest, however they offer other comparative advantages related to the proximity to green spaces and a more supportive acoustic environment to enhance users' well-being
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
Age: Anyone interested in research in democratic politics and social media, but the event organisers will prioritise BAME Women.
Type: Discussion/Debate
Host: Event leaders: Shepuya Famwang, Teaching Fellow, Digital Media, University of Southampton) and Wonuola Okonnu (Lecturer, Politics, Bournemouth University)
Date and Time (UK Time):01/11/2024 10:30 - 15:30
Business and Intellectual Property Centre Southampton, Central Library, Civic Centre, Southampton SO14 7LW
Free
Summary
10:00-10:30 - Set-up and Arrival of participants
10:30-10:40 - Introductions
10:40-11:40 - First presentation on research in democratic politics in the digital age, and the significance of social media and digital media in the most recent UK electoral campaigns.
11:40-12:10 - Lunch
12:10-13:10 - Second presentation on research in social media and democratic politics with emphasis on the forms of participatory politics such as social movements.
13:10-13:20 - Comfort Break
13:20-13:40 - Introduction to content analysis
14:40-15:10 - Workshop on content analysis - a research method.
15:10-15:20 - Questions and closing remarks
Description
This hands-on workshop will introduce you to ways that you can harness social media for political participation by showcasing some examples ranging from electoral campaigning to digital advocacy. You'll learn how to craft political campaigns for social media and social media campaigns for a political cause.
Social Media And Politics In The BAME Community: Leveraging Social Media For Political Participation
Make Your Place: Innovating For Sustainable Futures
Age: This event is for people of all ages who are interested in sustainability, the future of work and organisations, and their local communities. We especially welcome inventors, creators, people who have good ideas, and people who want to make their place a better place.
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Sian Campbell, Senior Enterprise Fellow, University of Southampton.
Date and Time (UK Time):26/10/2024 10:00 - 15:00
The Donkey Sanctuary, Isle of Wight, Lower Winstone Farm, Ventnor PO38 3AA
Free - Booking not required - Drop In Activity
Summary
Five-hour drop-in activity where participants can envision the future of the Isle of Wight. You'll brainstorm ideas for products, services, and initiatives that support the local sustainability and economy, then bring these concepts to life by building them in LEGO. Your creations will be placed on a large 2m x 1.4m map, allowing you to explore future possibilities for work, careers, sectors, and businesses. This interactive event encourages creative thinking and offers a hands-on way to engage with the future of your community.
Description
The challenge invites young people to reimagine their town or city and explore how they can actively contribute to its future. Through this creative process, you'll brainstorm innovative ideas for products, services, and initiatives that could transform your community into a better place. Along the way, you'll discover exciting opportunities that might be available to you!
Make Your Place: Innovating For Sustainable Futures
Oh, Honey: A Work-in-Progress Puppetry Performance About Infertility
Age: Wide range of people, including LGBTQ+ individuals seeking parenthood.
Type: Participatory/Interactive,Other
Host: Chi Ying Lam, Lecturer of Community Music and Social Justice, University of Southampton.Jess Andrews, Theatre-maker and Lead Artist. Katie Overstall, Dramaturg. Rob Sear, Sound Design.
Date and Time (UK Time):07/11/2024 12:00 - 15:45
John Hansard Gallery, 142, 144 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU (https://jhg.art/visit/)
Free - Booking not required - Drop In Activity
Summary
A work-in-progress installation of elements from "Oh, Honey," a puppetry performance about bees and infertility. The piece will last 20 minutes, followed by unstructured group drawing activities where attendees can express and share their reflections on the performance. You are welcome to come and go as you like during this time.
Description
Infertility affects 1 in 6 adults globally, and in the UK, 1 in 4 cases have unknown causes. This issue impacts a wide range of people, including LGBTQ+ individuals seeking parenthood. This work-in-progress installation is part of a larger project aimed at raising awareness of this significant yet often overlooked issue, acknowledging the emotional toll infertility can take, such as feelings of sadness, isolation, and frustration.
By blending art with personal stories, we aim to create a space for discussion and expression, helping those affected by infertility feel less alone. Join us as we explore how art can illuminate the challenges of infertility, offering both understanding and community support.
Performance Times: 12:00, 14:30 and 16:00
Additionally hosting a display as part of University of Southampton's Hands-on Humanities Day. Details below:
09/11/2024
09:30 - 16:30
Level 1, Room 1073, Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7NN
Oh, Honey: A Work-in-Progress Puppetry Performance About Infertility
Explainable AI: What Is It And Why Should You Care?
Age: This event will be of particular interest to those interested in understanding explainable AI and those interested in the law and ethics of AI.
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Michael Da Silva is an Associate Professor and Napoleon Xanthoulis is a Lecturer in the University of Southampton School of Law. Dr. Xanthoulis is a Co-Director of the Law and Technology Centre. Dr. Da Silva is on the Academic Advisory Board of the Web Science Institute. They jointly teach the AI Governance Module in the School of Law's LLM Programme.
Date and Time (UK Time):21/10/2024 18:00 - 19:30
Room 135/2063, Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7NN
Free
Summary
A salon-style discussion on 'explainable AI,' featuring insights from a multidisciplinary panel of experts: a computer scientist, a philosopher, and a lawyer, all specializing in aspects of explainable AI. Moderated by a member of the Law and Technology Centre, the first 20-25 minutes will cover the fundamentals of explainable AI, its significance, and governance issues. The remaining 45-55 minutes will be dedicated to engaging with the audience through comments and questions.
Please note this event is now fully booked for in-person tickets, however online tickets are still available!
Description
In this engaging session, you'll get a clear introduction to explainable AI - how it works, the types of tools available, and their limitations - and why it matters. The facilitated discussion with a computer scientist, a philosopher, and a legal scholar will demystify the black box problem and assess whether explainable AI can resolve related issues. You'll leave with a better understanding of how explainable AI impacts everyday decisions and an opportunity to ask experts your questions. This session is a great chance to explore the future of AI and its practical implications for your life.
Explainable AI: What Is It And Why Should You Care?
Take A (meno)pause At A Mini Yoga Retreat
Age: Particularly those in perimenopause/menopause or mid-life and beyond.
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Dr Juliette Hecquet, lecturer in Event Marketing and Digital Communications
Date and Time (UK Time):26/10/2024 18:00 - 20:00
Seafront Studio, Pavilion Dance West, Bournemouth BH1 2 BU
Summary
15-minute introduction to research findings about the benefits of yoga practice - whether in-person or online - for women in mid-life and beyond, followed by a 45-minute yoga practice with Bournemouth University researcher and yoga teacher Dr Juliette Hecquet, and a 20-minute relaxation session. Feedback polls at opening and closing of event.
Description
An exploration of how yoga can help manage both physical and emotional symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and beyond by providing an activity that integrates body and mind. Participants learn how starting with online yoga classes can be a great start for those worried they are not flexible enough, too old or anxious about trying something new.
Take A (meno)pause At A Mini Yoga Retreat
Cybersecurity Family Fun Day: Games And Learning For All Ages
Age: Children and families
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Dr Jane Henriksen-Bulmer, Principal Academic in Computer Science at Bournemouth University
Date and Time (UK Time):01/11/2024 10:00 - 16:00
Gather Space, Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole BH15 1SZ
Summary
A drop-in workshop lasting six hourse, with two 2-hour slots for facilitator-led games
Description
This event is designed for families to explore the world of cybersecurity through engaging board games, including Bournemouth University's own CyGamBIT. Participants learn essential safety tips while having fun! Researchers and students will be on hand to guide participants through the games, answer questions and help them understand how to stay safe in the digital world.
Cybersecurity Family Fun Day: Games And Learning For All Ages
Communities Of Wellbeing: The Digital Lives Of LGBTQ+ Young People
Age: All
Type: Exhibition
Host: .
Date and Time (UK Time):26/10/2024 10:00 - 20:00
Mezzanine Gallery, Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, 21 Kingland Rd, Poole BH15 1UG
Free
Summary
An exhibition of artwork based on young people's stories about finding positive online spaces. It is aimed at challenging the often negative coverage of LGBTQ+ lives portrayed in mainstream media.
Description
The display will showcase the way LGBTQ+ communities use digital space to enhance wellbeing via stories of support, feeling safe, belonging, having fun and enjoyment. Visitors are also encouraged to leave feedback via postcards at the gallery.
Open during venue hours.
Additionally hosted as part of University of Southampton's Hands-on Humanities Day. Details below:
09/11/2024
09:30 - 16:30
Level 1, Room 1073, Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7NN
Communities Of Wellbeing: The Digital Lives Of LGBTQ+ Young People
Teaching For Wellbeing - Connecting Practice With Socio-emotional Support
Age: Teachers and careers leaders
Type: Virtual/Online Activity
Host: .
Date and Time (UK Time):07/11/2024 16:00 - 17:30
Free
Summary
Join this online workshop designed for teachers and careers leaders to explore the connection between teaching practices and students' social and emotional skills. Through interactive activities and discussions, you'll reflect on your experience, engage with research on adolescent wellbeing, and share ideas on how to positively impact students' lives in today's challenging environment.
Description
This session offers time and space to deepen your understanding and approach to supporting student wellbeing.
This event is targeted at specific groups and is not open for general bookings.
Additional event hosted as part of University of Southampton's Hands-on Humanities Day. Details below:
09/11/2024
10:30 - 16:30
Level 6, Room 6033, Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7NN
Teaching For Wellbeing - Connecting Practice With Socio-emotional Support
Underwater Farms - The Magic Of Seaweed
Age: School age children
Type: Other
Host: .
Date and Time (UK Time):22/10/2024 10:00 - 10:45
Avonwood Primary School, Harewood Ave, Bournemouth BH7 6NB
Free
Summary
BU researchers take over a school assembly to introduce children to the magic of seaweed as a food source and explain how underwater farming could be key to a more sustainable future for agriculture.
Alongside the 22nd October, this event will be hosted as a part of the Hands on Humanities Day 2024.
Description
Seaweed is a remarkable plant that lives in the ocean. It's becoming popular because it's good for us and the Earth. Seaweed is a superfood, packed with things we need like vitamins, minerals, and proteins. It even has special healthy fats called omega-3s. Plus, seaweed grows without needing any fertilizers, pesticides, or fresh water, which is great for keeping the environment clean. Even though seaweed is awesome, not many people eat it...yet.
Join us to explore how we might change this!
Underwater Farms - The Magic Of Seaweed
Farms Under Water
Age: School age children
Type: Exhibition
Host: Bournemouth University
Date and Time (UK Time):09/11/2024 10:30 - 16:30
Level 6, foyer, Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7NN
Free - Drop In
Summary
Seaweed is a remarkable plant that lives in the ocean. It's becoming popular because it's good for us and the Earth. Seaweed is a superfood, packed with things we need like vitamins, minerals, and proteins. It even has special healthy fats called omega-3s. Plus, seaweed grows without needing any fertilizers, pesticides, or fresh water, which is great for keeping the environment clean. Even though seaweed is awesome, not many people eat it...yet.
Description
Join us to explore how we might change this!
Farms Under Water
Make Your Place: Innovating For Sustainable Futures
Age: This event is for people of all ages who are interested in sustainability, the future of work and organisations, and their local communities. We especially welcome inventors, creators, people who have good ideas, and people who want to make their place a better place.
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Sian Campbell, Senior Enterprise Fellow, University of Southampton.
Date and Time (UK Time):09/11/2024 10:30 - 16:30
Level 2, Room 2063/65, Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7NN
Free
Summary
Drop-in activity where participants can envision the future of Southampton. You'll brainstorm ideas for products, services, and initiatives that support the local sustainability and economy, then bring these concepts to life by building them in LEGO. Your creations will be placed on a large 2m x 1.4m map, allowing you to explore future possibilities for work, careers, sectors, and businesses. This interactive event encourages creative thinking and offers a hands-on way to engage with the future of your community.
Description
The challenge invites young people to reimagine their town or city and explore how they can actively contribute to its future. Through this creative process, you'll brainstorm innovative ideas for products, services, and initiatives that could transform your community into a better place. Along the way, you'll discover exciting opportunities that might be available to you!
Make Your Place: Innovating For Sustainable Futures
Oh, Honey: A Work-in-Progress Puppetry Performance About Infertility
Age: Wide range of people, including LGBTQ+ individuals seeking parenthood.
Type: Exhibition
Host: Chi Ying Lam, Lecturer of Community Music and Social Justice, University of Southampton.Jess Andrews, Theatre-maker and Lead Artist. Katie Overstall, Dramaturg. Rob Sear, Sound Design.
Date and Time (UK Time):10/11/2024 10:30 - 16:30
Level 1, Room 1073, Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7NN
Free
Summary
Infertility affects 1 in 6 adults globally, and in the UK, 1 in 4 cases have unknown causes. This issue impacts a wide range of people, including LGBTQ+ individuals seeking parenthood. This work-in-progress installation is part of a larger project aimed at raising awareness of this significant yet often overlooked issue, acknowledging the emotional toll infertility can take, such as feelings of sadness, isolation, and frustration.
Description
By blending art with personal stories, we aim to create a space for discussion and expression, helping those affected by infertility feel less alone. Join us as we explore how art can illuminate the challenges of infertility, offering both understanding and community support.
Oh, Honey: A Work-in-Progress Puppetry Performance About Infertility
Past Events 2023
Innovating For Sustainable Future Towns And Cities: An Interactive Challenge
Age: Everyone is welcome to attend.
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Sian Campbell, Strategic Lead, People and Place, and Senior Enterprise Fellow, Southampton Business School, University of Southampton.
Date and Time (UK Time):25/10/2023 10:00 - 14:00
Future Towns Innovation Hub, University of Southampton Science Park
Free
Summary
Make Your Place is an inclusive enterprise and entrepreneurship challenge focused on making towns, cities, and communities more healthy, happy and sustainable. This event concludes with an Innovation Marketplace, where participants can share and evaluate their innovations
Description
The challenge will inspire you to think about where you live, its economy, its importance to the UK, and how you can contribute - through a career, enterprise, study, etc.
You will have the chance to develop ideas for products, services and initiatives that could support the economy of your place by analysing its key strengths, activities, and markets.
In doing so, you will develop ideas about what future towns and cities might look like, and what opportunities might be available.
Each participant will receive a digital badge which you can add to your CV as a record of your achievement. There will also be a small prize for the group who comes up with the best idea as voted for by the other teams!
Innovating For Sustainable Future Towns And Cities: An Interactive Challenge
Local Population Change And Policy Challenges In The Era Of 'levelling-up': BSPS Policy Forum
Age: Professionals
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Professor Jane Falkingham, Director of the ESRC Centre for Population Change and PI of Connecting Generations, VP International and Engagement, University of Southampton. Professor Nicola Shelton, President of the British Society of Population Studies, Head of Health and Social Surveys Research Group, Epidemiology and Public Health, UCL. Professor Tony Champion, Emeritus Professor of Population Geography Newcastle University. Rich Pereira, Deputy Director for Population Statistics and Head of the Centre for Ageing and Demography, Public Policy Analysis, Office for National Statistics. Professor Grant Hill-Cawthorne, Managing Director of Research and Information and Librarian, House of Commons.
Date and Time (UK Time):06/11/2023 14:00 - 17:00
The British Academy, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AH and online via Slido
Free
Summary
Hear from prominent members of the British Society for Population Studies (BSPS) on local population change and policy challenges in the era of 'levelling up', followed by an open policy forum for questions from attendees, ending with a networking reception.
Description
Join us for this policy forum event to reflect and celebrate 50 years of the British Society for Population Studies (BSPS). We will discuss local population change and policy challenges in the era of 'levelling up'. The event will also disseminate knowledge on complex local population variation and the value of data, provide an opportunity for discussion between cross-sector experts, and create a lasting message about the value of the BSPS and population and demography studies.
Local Population Change And Policy Challenges In The Era Of 'levelling-up': BSPS Policy Forum
Murder In The Citizens' Jury: A 25 Minute Dramatic Monologue With Q&A
Age: Young People (16-25) and Adults (over 25)
Type: Other
Host: Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice at the University of Southampton
Date and Time (UK Time):11/11/2023 15:00 - 16:00
Building 6, Room 1077 Southampton SO17 1BJ
Free
Summary
A 25 minute dramatic monologue by star of stage and screen Jack Klaff (Star Wars & others) followed by Q&A.
Description
Murder in the Citizens' Jury is a dramatic monologue set in a citizens' jury where eight people debate climate solutions. A murder threatens the status of citizens' juries themselves. It is a drama exploring the ethical crisis of the Director of Public Prosecutions who has to decide whether to prosecute a murder. If he does so, he will alienate his family, and it will mean the end for citizens' assemblies - a form of direct democracy which many believe could be the silver bullet to avert a climate crisis. The audience are invited to help the DPP make the decision via a voting app and slips on their free programme which provides more information.
Murder In The Citizens' Jury: A 25 Minute Dramatic Monologue With Q&A
Listening For Better Hearing; An Interactive Event Discussing Lifelong Hearing And Brain Health.
Age: All people are welcome.
Type: Other
Host: Dr Kate Hough, Research Fellow Dr Tracey Newman, Professor
Date and Time (UK Time):26/10/2023 17:45 - 19:45
Building 100, Room 4013, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, S017 1BJ
Free
Summary
An information evening to explore exhibits about hearing, looking after our brain and cochlear implants. There will be a presentation with a guest speaker followed by an interactive panel discussion led by questions from the audience.
At the exhibits you will discover more about the world of hearing, cochlear implants and brain health. You will be able to explore everyday noises, find out what sounds might be damaging our ears and the things we can do to protect, preserve, and support our hearing health as we move through life. You will also be able to find out more about local community groups and services related to hearing and brain health.
Participants will get the chance to hear about people's experiences of changes in hearing and brain health, deafness, and cochlear implants from the people with lived experience alongside professionals in the field.
Description
Hearing loss affects up to 11 million people in the UK. It is often seen as something that just happens with age. Poorly managed or untreated hearing loss is associated with poorer outcomes in education and employment, and can be detrimental to a person's mental, emotional, and physical health. It increases the risk of depression and is the biggest, modifiable risk factor for dementia.
Hearing loss is perceived as a minor and inevitable inconvenience, hearing aids are seen as something for much older adults, and the understanding of how and when to access hearing health care is limited, and then tricky to navigate once inside the healthcare system.
Early intervention, use of personal protective equipment, hearing tests and the uptake of hearing aids and cochlear implants could reduce the otherwise detrimental effects of loss of hearing and improve quality of life. Despite effective interventions being available there is poor awareness and a reluctance to engage with them.
We have been engaging with communities in Southampton to meet people where they are, to listen and spark conversations around hearing and brain health. We have seen the value of this and want to continue these conversations at this event.
This event will draw together, share, and explore some of the learning through research that has been gleaned from working with members of local community groups in the community and from the lived experience of members of ALL_EARS our hearing loss PPIE group. You will have the opportunity to talk to professionals in the field of hearing and brain health, alongside speak to and hear from people with real life, lived experience of hearing and brain health.
Listening For Better Hearing; An Interactive Event Discussing Lifelong Hearing And Brain Health.
Pupil Voice For Promoting Inclusion In Schools
Age: Open to members of Senior Leaderships Teams and teachers (early years, primary, secondary, special schools), FE lecturers, academics, parents, Local Authority, other organisations that work with children and young people
Type: Discussion/Debate
Host: Kiki Messiou, Professor of Education
Date and Time (UK Time):01/11/2023 15:30 - 17:00
St. John's Primary and Nursery School, French Street, Old Town, Southampton, SO14 2AU
Free
Summary
Join us to enjoy a display of posters summarising work completed in five schools, between 15:30 - 16:00, and having informal discussion with teachers that led the process. Between 16:00 - 17:00, you will discover through short presentations, videos, and a Q&A, how inclusion can be promoted in schools through engagement with pupils' voices.
Description
The event will present the findings of a project , led by Professor Kiki Messiou, building on the findings of her international research.
The schools were involved in collaborative action research and focused on the following broad question: "How can we promote inclusion in schools through an engagement with pupils' voices?"
Each school identified an area of focus that related to inclusion and agreed a plan of how
they would explore this, using the pupil voice lens and participatory research approaches. In this way, solutions to the identified areas were addressed through active participation of children and teachers.
Benefits of attending: Find out how you can involve children and young people in schools, in order to address issues that may be of concern, as well as explore how existing learning and teaching practices can be developed through child-teacher collaborations.
What to expect: Explore different examples from each of the schools about how they approached the work within their own context. For example, one school focused on identifying barriers for boys' writing, another one focused on raising children's aspirations, whilst another focused on raising children's confidence. Pupil voice activities and dialogues between teachers and students were crucial for promoting inclusion and addressing each of the identified areas in each school.
Partner Schools include:
St John's Primary School
Mason Moor Primary School
Redbridge Primary School
St Mary's Primary School
Wordsworth Primary School
Pupil Voice For Promoting Inclusion In Schools
Knowing Your Legal Rights In A Medical Setting: An Empowering Workshop Using Films And Art To Inform Young People And Children About Their Legal Rights As A Patient.
Age: Invitation only. For groups working with children and young people.
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Dr Rebecca Limb, Lecturer in Children's Medical Law at Southampton University
Date and Time (UK Time):31/10/2023 00:00 - 00:00
TBC
Free
Summary
This fun and interactive workshop will use the mediums of films and art to help children and young people learn more about their medical law rights so they leave the workshop feeling more empowered than when they arrived about seeking medical advice and/or treatment in the future. This is a safe space for them to explore and ask questions about their rights as young patients.
No medical experience or pre-existing medical conditions is required to attend the event. This event is designed to empower them for a time when they may seek medical advice from a pharmacist, GP, doctor or other healthcare professional at any time in their life.
Description
An interactive one-off workshop to help young people and children reflect on their medical law rights and to equip them with the information about their rights so they feel more empowered than when they arrived about seeking medical advice and/or treatment in the future. This is a safe space for you to explore and ask questions about your rights as young patients.
Knowing Your Legal Rights In A Medical Setting: An Empowering Workshop Using Films And Art To Inform Young People And Children About Their Legal Rights As A Patient.
Crafting For Wellbeing
Age: General public, people with lived mental health experience and students.
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Dr Emma Palmer-Cooper, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Southampton. Evie Woodford, Psychology Graduate and Craft demonstrator. Dr Rachel Dadswell, Principal Teaching Fellow and Occupational Therapist.
Date and Time (UK Time):23/10/2023 13:30 - 13:30
- Portswood Library, Portswood Road, Portswood, SO17 2NG. - Shirley Library, Shirley Precinct, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5LL. - Hartley Library, University Road, Highfield, SO17 1BJ
Free
Summary
A series of workshops to utilising craft-based activities to discover the potential short-term benefits of crafting on wellbeing and why longer-term practice is encouraged. Participants can expect, colouring in, paper craft, drawing and yarn-based activities!
Crafting for Wellbeing - Hartley Library - Mon, 23rd Oct 2023, 13:30 - 14:30 and Wed, 25th Oct 2023, 13:30 - 14:30
Crafting for Wellbeing - Portswood Library - Tue, 7 Nov 2023, 13:30 - 14:30
Crafting for Wellbeing - Shirley Library - Tue, 14 Nov 2023, 13:30 - 14:30
Crafting for Wellbeing - Newbury Library - Fri 17th Nov 2023, 12:30 - 13:30
Description
Crafts such as knitting and crochet, and other creative activities like colouring-in and drawing, have been said to promote good mental health and wellbeing. Research from our group and others has demonstrated that when these activities are done in a purposeful and mindful way, they can improve well-being and reduce stress, across cultures and societal groups. Our workshops aim to demonstrate 'mindful crafting' and encourage you to support your wellbeing using these activities.
Crafting For Wellbeing
Life Through My Lens: Tackling Weight And Unemployment
Age: All
Type: Exhibition
Host: Bournemouth University
Date and Time (UK Time):31/10/2023 09:00 - 17:30
Gather Space, Dolphin Centre BH15 1SZ Poole , Dorset, United Kingdom
Free
Summary
An exhibition exploring the link between excess weight and unemployment - and how research could tackle the problem through positive lifestyle change. This exhibition will showcase the photography and stories of people who were involved in a research project called ASPIRE, which supported people who were unemployed and living with overweight to develop new skills and confidence.
Drop in at any time throughout the day, no booking required.
Description
The research
Obesity and unemployment are linked problems that harm our health, happiness, and lifespan. They can cause or result from each other. Research shows that long-term joblessness, insecure work, and low income lead to poor health, obesity, and bad diets. These issues worsen with the current cost-of-living crisis. People in deprived areas and on low incomes face more barriers to healthy diets and suffer more health problems.
The Adding to Social capital and individual Potential In disadvantaged REgions (ASPIRE) project was a European-funded project to co-create activities to tackle obesity and unemployment. It targeted adults who were jobless or overweight. The project helped participants grow fresh food, learn new skills, boost their self-confidence, diet, and wellbeing. By living healthier and learning more, they could improve their confidence, wellbeing, weight, activity, work, volunteering, or training.
The exhibition
In order to find out whether these activities helped participants or not, the researchers talked to participants using photography. This method is called Photovoice and helps participants to share their experiences by taking photos that show their experience and gives participants a voice.
They found that, before coming to ASPIRE, a lot of the participants experienced significant challenges with unemployment, healthy weight status with underlying causes linked to mental wellbeing, anxiety, depression and hopelessness. Taking part in ASPIRE led to a lot of positive results including improved mental wellbeing, self-efficacy, value of healthy produce, cooking and eating and an overall sense of hopefulness. Participants also enjoyed taking the photos which provided them an opportunity to reflect on their progress.
This exhibition will show photos and stories from the ASPIRE photovoice study and provide an opportunity for you to talk directly to the researchers from the project and some of the participants, too.
Life Through My Lens: Tackling Weight And Unemployment
Two Tone Towns: A Social History Of Ska In Dorset
Age: .
Type: Other
Host: Bournemouth University
Date and Time (UK Time):04/11/2023 19:00 - 21:00
The Black Cherry - Comedy Club, Theatre, Cafe & Bar 643 Christchurch Road Boscombe BH1 4AP
Free
Summary
Explore the history of Ska and Two-Tone music in Dorset through an exciting evening of live music, interviews, films and much more.
Description
Join us for a curated performance, bringing together music, photography, spoken word and interviews to showcase how the Two-Tone movement and Ska music offered alternative cultural opportunities for British youth outside our cities, particularly in rural locations like Dorset.
With live music provided by a Ska band, as well as interviews with those who were part of the movement locally, we'll explore the development of youth culture and its role in affecting social change - bringing this important chapter in British social history to life.
Two Tone Towns: A Social History Of Ska In Dorset
UK Drowning: Turning The Tide
Age: All
Type: Hands On,Participatory/Interactive
Host: Bournemouth University
Date and Time (UK Time):04/11/2023 10:00 - 12:00
RNLI College, West Qua Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ
Free
Summary
Cold water immersion is popular for wellbeing, but it can be risky. Discover how your body reacts to cold water and how to stay safe.
Description
Cold water swimming and therapy are increasingly popular ways to boost wellbeing, but they're not without risks. Find out what happens to your body when you enter cold water and learn more about the risk factors for drowning.
Join us at the RNLI College for a mixture of short talks, activities and demonstrations to discover what happens to your body when you enter cold water, and how to keep yourself and others safe. You'll also hear about the latest research into drowning prevention and how Bournemouth University is helping to inform water safety measures.
UK Drowning: Turning The Tide
Long-COVID: Myths, Misconceptions And Lived Experiences
Age: All
Type: Virtual/Online Activity
Host: Bournemouth University
Date and Time (UK Time):11/11/2023 13:00 - 14:30
Free
Summary
Long-COVID is estimated to affect 1.9 million people in the UK, with many reporting that the condition severely impacts their ability to perform everyday tasks. But how much do we know about Long-COVID, and how do we support those who have it?
Description
In this online event, we will shed some light on this issue by debunking some common myths and misconceptions about Long-COVID, and by sharing our own research findings on how people with Long-COVID (and other post-viral conditions) interact with their healthcare providers.
We will also have a panel discussion with experts and advocates, covering both lived and professional experience of post-viral illness, such as Dr Charles Shepherd, Trustee and Honorary Medical Adviser to the ME Association. We will discuss how to improve the quality of care for people with Long-COVID, what the latest policy developments mean for them, and what resources and support are available for them in the meantime.
Long-COVID: Myths, Misconceptions And Lived Experiences
The Magic Of Play: Enhancing Wellbeing During Medical Interventions
Age: All
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Bournemouth University
Date and Time (UK Time):11/11/2023 10:00 - 12:00
Bournemouth Gateway Building 12 Saint Paul's Lane Bournemouth BH8 8GP
Free
Summary
Explore how magic and play therapy can support wellbeing during hospitalisation and medical appointments.
Description
An event for health care practitioners and those working with people from vulnerable groups, including children.
Explore how magic and play therapy can support wellbeing during hospitalisation and medical appointments.
Take part in interactive magic activities to see how they can help promote distraction from pain and anxiety and learn how knitted toy characters, Lego® Serious Play, and virtual reality can promote wellbeing in clinical settings and encourage therapeutic communication.
The Magic Of Play: Enhancing Wellbeing During Medical Interventions
The Good Life: Consumerism And The Planet
Age: This event is aimed at young people aged 16-18 interested in marketing, communications and sustainability. It's a great opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge outside of your usual education, as well as an insight into what it's like to study marketing or communication at university.
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Bournemouth University
Date and Time (UK Time):25/10/2023 13:00 - 16:00
Durley Chine Environmental Hub, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH2 5JF
Free
Summary
A workshop exploring the meaning of 'the good life' in marketing, with opportunities to use creative methods to bring your ideas to life.
Description
Advertising is designed to make us think that owning the latest product will bring us happiness and make our life better. But the climate emergency has highlighted the need to purchase responsibly to protect our planet.
This workshop will explore the concept of how 'the good life' is shown in marketing and reflecting on what this means for us as individuals, as a society, and for our planet, through activities like;
Creating collages that depict what 'The Good Life' looks like
Reflecting on what responsible consumption means
Designing ads that encourage consumers to purchase responsibly in order to live 'The Good Life'
You'll have the chance to use creative methods to bring your ideas to life and think more critically about responsible consumption and the way advertising works.
The Good Life: Consumerism And The Planet
Sharing The Forest: Should We Extend The Right To Roam?
Age: Of particular interest to those with a stake in land access, for example walkers, land owners, wildlife watchers, forestry and land management, wild campers.
Type: Discussion/Debate
Host: Bournemouth University and University of Southampton
Date and Time (UK Time):15/11/2023 19:00 - 20:30
Lyndhurst Community Centre, Main Car Park, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY
Free
Summary
Join legal experts from Bournemouth University and University of Southampton as they discuss the issues that arise from potentially extending the right to roam - from balancing competing interests to regulation and enforcement - and debate the challenges and benefits of opening up our natural environment to all.
Description
Currently, only 8% of England is covered by the 'right to roam', which allows anyone to access areas of countryside, no matter who owns it. This means most of the country is not currently accessible to the public. The New Forest may be more open than many areas, but it comes with its own set of traditional and modern rules for access.
Join legal experts from Bournemouth University and University of Southampton to explore how law and regulation can help manage the use of these unique ecosystems for the myriad of potential users - farmers, local inhabitants, visitors, walkers, cyclists, and the wild and domestic animals and plant life that rely on the forest for a home, food, recreation or rest.
Who's leading the event?
Andrea Jarman JD PhD, Senior Lecturer In Law, Bournemouth University
Helen Carr, Professor of Property Law & Sc Justice, University of Southampton
Sarah Nield, Professor in Property Law, University of Southampton
You may also be interested in the accompanying event 'Sharing the coast: should we extend the right to roam?' taking place on Thursday 2nd November at the Branksome Dene Room, overlooking Bournemouth beach.
Sharing The Forest: Should We Extend The Right To Roam?
Sharing The Coast: Should We Extend The Right To Roam?
Age: Adults
Type: Discussion/Debate
Host: Bournemouth University and University of Southampton
Date and Time (UK Time):02/11/2023 19:00 - 20:30
Branksome Dene Room, Pinewood Road, Westbourne, BH13 6FB
Free
Summary
Currently, only 8% of England is covered by the 'right to roam', which allows anyone to access areas of countryside, no matter who owns it. This means most of the country is not currently accessible to the public. Bournemouth is an urban area, but its heathlands and coastline present their own circumstances.
Description
Join legal experts from Bournemouth University and University of Southampton, as well as representatives from other organisations including Neil Garrick-Maidment from the Seahorse Trust. Together, we'll explore how law and regulation can help manage the use of these unique ecosystems for the myriad of potential users - local inhabitants, visitors, walkers, boaters, surfers, and the wild and domestic animals and plant life, that rely on the coast for a home, food, recreation or rest.
You may also be interested in the accompanying event 'Sharing the forest: should we extend the right to roam?', taking place on Wednesday 15th November at Lyndhurst Community Centre.
Who's leading the event?
Andrea Jarman JD PhD, Senior Lecturer In Law, Bournemouth University
Helen Carr, Professor of Property Law & Sc Justice, University of Southampton
Sarah Nield, Professor in Property Law, University of Southampton
Sharing The Coast: Should We Extend The Right To Roam?
Code Goshawk: An Outdoor Escape Room Experience
Age: Young People and Adults
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: The project was led by Dr. Ran Peleg and Prof. Marcus Grace, both science education researchers from the Southampton Education School. The activity will be run by UG students from the School. For any questions please e-mail r.peleg@soton.ac.uk
Date and Time (UK Time):08/11/2023 10:00 - 14:00
Building 32, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJ
Free
Summary
An escape game that takes place outside. Working in a group you have one hour to save raptor (birds of prey) eggs which were illegally poached by solving a number of mystery puzzles. Will you manage to save them all in an hour? Make sure you are prepared by wearing appropriate clothes for the weather.
Description
The game was co-designed by a team from the UoS, the RSPB and young people. It focuses on issues in bird conservation and on the local environment.
Wednesday 8th November - 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00
Thursday 9th November - 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00
Wednesday 15th November - 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00
Thursday 16th November - 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00
Code Goshawk: An Outdoor Escape Room Experience
Past Events 2022
Our Stories: Digital Methods For Supporting Transitions Of Autistic Children And Young People
Age: Professional
Type: Virtual/Online Activity
Host: Prof Sarah Parsons, FSS/Southampton Education School
Date and Time (UK Time):08/11/2022 16:00 - 18:00
Virtual
Free
Summary
This two part virtual presentation via Zoom focuses on exploring and promoting the research undertook in the 'Our Stories' Project. A Project that focused on the development of innovative Digital Stories - to support autistic children and young people in the transitional processes between home and school. This interactive talk will include space for discussion and questions and involvement from community partners, including schools and families.
Description
The Autism Community Research Network @Southampton [ACoRNS] is a research-practice partnership between Education and Psychology at the University, and school leaders and practitioners in the local community.
Our Stories focuses on the development of an innovative methodological approach - Digital Stories - to support autistic children and young people in transitional processes. We do this through cocreating short videos that enable the participation of children and families so that important information about the child and about the spaces or places to which they are transitioning can be shared. This event will showcase how this approach has been used in different transitions including: moving from Y6 to Y7; moving into adult provision; meeting health care professionals; and supporting emotion regulation at school.
Our Stories: Digital Methods For Supporting Transitions Of Autistic Children And Young People
Numbers In Everyday Life: Developing Young Children's Understanding Of The Social Uses Of Numbers In The World Around Them.
Age: Adults, Children and Families
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Dr Charis Voutsina and Dr Debbie Stott
Date and Time (UK Time):29/10/2022 10:00 - 12:00
29/10/2022 14:00 - 16:00
Building 65, Avenue Campus, Highfield Road, B65 - 1173 B65 - 1097 B65 - L/T C,B65 - 1177
Free
Summary
This three part in person event explores research on how preschool children understand the multiple
meanings and social uses of written numbers. The first hour will include an interactive presentation and video montage. Followed by the opportunity to partake in an exciting outdoor number hunt for 30 minutes and finishing with a 30 minute interactive session on enhancing children's interest about numbers.
Description
The event will share findings from a longitudinal study that has been funded by The Leverhulme Trust and examined the development of preschool children's awareness and understanding of the social uses and meanings of written numbers in everyday life.
Key findings and educational implications for practice will be explored. With discussion on how interactions and conversations in the home environment and in the preschool/primary school context can direct children's attention on written numbers in the world around them and develop their awareness of meaningful connections between a written number and the object and context within which the number is situated.
Numbers In Everyday Life: Developing Young Children's Understanding Of The Social Uses Of Numbers In The World Around Them.
How Can Volunteering Help Me On The Way To My Dream Job? A Workshop For Young People With Local Volunteers, Careers Advisers And Local Volunteering Organisations
Age: This event will be particularly relevant to young people at the start of their careers, although all ages can benefit.
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Jane Parry and Peter Rodgers
Date and Time (UK Time):26/10/2022 14:00 - 17:00
John Hansard Gallery, 42-144 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU
Free
Summary
An interactive workshop to inspire young people about how volunteering can be an important step in achieving a dream job. In an attractive and convenient space for students, the in-person event will be delivered in Southampton's Cultural Quarter. Attendees will come away with a new perspective and a developed employability plan.
Description
This event draws together diverse stories about volunteering during the pandemic, inspiring young people to utilise volunteering as a principle step in achieving their dream job.
Commencing with storytelling from our recent research on volunteering during the extraordinary periods of national lockdown, we will provide evidence of the value that local volunteering opportunities offered young people at a time when the pandemic otherwise threatened to slow their career progress.
This research will be brought to life through introductions to young volunteers talking candidly about their experiences (e.g. from Saints Foundation, University Hospitals, and No Limits, tbc). We will challenge the audience to think about how volunteering can help build their skills and employability, as well as being personally rewarding.
Experts from the University's careers service and the local voluntary sector will provide support on how to access volunteering, achieve personal goals, and make a difference. The session will be highly interactive, and attendees can expect:
• to come away feeling energised and thinking differently about volunteering
• to receive practical top tips about what to do next
• to have developed an individualised employability plan
How Can Volunteering Help Me On The Way To My Dream Job? A Workshop For Young People With Local Volunteers, Careers Advisers And Local Volunteering Organisations
Teacher Voice Matters! Collaborative Approaches To Research Agendas
Age: Professionals
Type: Virtual/Online Activity
Host: Dr Alison Porter (Research in Primary Languages Chair) and Dr Amy Wallington (Research in Primary Languages Research Project Co-Ordinator)
Date and Time (UK Time):08/11/2022 18:00 - 19:30
Virtual
Free
Summary
Primary languages are compulsory but schools can often struggle with this relatively new primary curriculum subject. It can be difficult to organise provision and document progression. In this webinar we'll tackle these issues through the lens of the Ofsted Deep Dive.
Description
Join our team of researchers and invited speakers and together we'll work out some suggestions for navigating the school inspection process for primary languages.
- How can we plan for languages? Guest speakers: Sarah Dugdale Blackfield Primary School, Suzanne Graham University of Reading
- What does best FL practice look like? Guest speaker: Clare Seccombe Lightbulb Languages, Alison Porter University of Southampton
- How should we evidence learning? Guest speaker: Bernadette Clinton MFL Consultant, Rowena Kasprowicz University of Reading
Teacher Voice Matters! Collaborative Approaches To Research Agendas
Monitoring Our Coast Through More Than Maps
Age: Young People and Adults
Type: Other
Host: Yanna Fidal
Date and Time (UK Time):07/11/2022 18:00 - 20:00
08/11/2022 18:00 - 20:00
Virtual
Free
Summary
This event offers the opportunity for you to participate in a two-part workshop series. The 2-hour workshops focus on monitoring and managing coastal hazards in the UK.
These workshops are organised by 'More than Maps' and are taking place as part of the 2022 Festival of Social Science.
The workshops are open to everyone 18 years and older and will take place online.
If you register by 5th November you will receive a free e-workshop booklet to your email to support your learning.
Description
Using Google Earth Engine to Monitor our Coast
In this first workshop you will learn how to use Google Earth Engine and how it can be applied to monitor our coasts. It will involve an introduction to using spaceborne imagery and programming in JavaScript. We will guide you through every step so you can learn a technique that we use in our research at Southampton University!
Household Adaptation to Coastal Flooding
In this workshop you will learn how households can and do adapt to coastal flood risk. Our team will guide you through a workshop where you can critically assess flood adaptation strategies and consider why households do and do not prepare for flood events.
Monitoring Our Coast Through More Than Maps
Housing And The Cost Of Living Crisis
Age: Professionals and Young Adults
Type: Discussion/Debate,Other
Host: Helen Carr Professor of Property Law and Social Justice, Professor Lisa Whitehouse Professor of Property Law Policy and Practice, Dr Mark Jordan and Dr Emma Laurie.
Date and Time (UK Time):09/11/2022 10:00 - 12:30
The Art House 178 Above Bar St Southampton SO14 7DW
Free
Summary
This event focuses on housing affordability in the Cost of Living Crisis. Specifically on what and if anything can be done to combat this. It will address your legal rights, for instance only being evicted with a court order.
Description
"Housing and the Cost of Living Crisis" will explore a variety of perspectives on housing affordability. Including presentations from tenant activists, industry experts and speakers from Southampton Law School. Attendees can expect to learn about:
• The cost of housing
• Mediation with your landlord
• Illegal eviction
• Affordability campaigning
• Seeking help and future strategies
• What is happening elsewhere in the world
Please see the program below:
10.00 - Introduction and housekeeping - Professor Helen Carr, Law School, Southampton University
10.05 - Setting the context - Mary D'Arcy, Executive Director Communities, Culture & Homes, Southampton City Council
10.20 - Landlord perspective - Peter Littlewood of iHowz Southampton Landlords Association
10.30 - Tenant perspective - Dan Williams, ACORN
10.40 - Student perspective - Sam Scott, Head of Advice and Lettings, SUSU
10.50 - Panel discussion
11.15 - Break
11.30 - Resolving disputes through mediation - Alwin Oliver, landlord and instrumental in setting up Portsmouth Mediation Service
11.40 - Resolving disputes through mediation - Sue Austin of Portsmouth Mediation Service
11.50 - Panel discussion
12.30 - Ends
Housing And The Cost Of Living Crisis
Past Events 2021
Beyond 1.5 To Stay Alive: Small Island Developing States And Policy Change At CoP26
Age: Adults
Type: Discussion/Debate,Film Screenings
Host: Jack Corbett, Professor of Politics
Date and Time (UK Time):24/11/2021 16:00 - 17:00
Summary
CoP26 is a summit bringing together leaders, from a variety of countries that are signed up to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This event will document and reflect on the process of attempting to enact policy change at CoP26.
Description
The event will consist of two parts; firstly a 20 minute film that will document the experience of a group of academics and policymakers who sought to initiate and sustain a discussion at CoP26 about the way the current climate finance regime is detrimental to SIDS (Small Island Developing States). These are the first and worst affected by climate change and includes locations such as the Maldives, Seychelles, Cuba, Aruba and Puerto Rico.
The second half of the event will feature a panel discussion where the audience will have the chance to ask questions to the academics and policymakers involved, about the climate change in SIDS and how to make an impact at an event like CoP26. The event will help to raise awareness and promote the importance of social science research for informing policy decisions in SIDS.
Beyond 1.5 To Stay Alive: Small Island Developing States And Policy Change At CoP26
Count Me In! Celebrating Student Contributions To Collaborative Video And Game Design
Age: Adults & Students at Fairmead School
Type: Virtual/Online Activity,Other
Host: Verity Ward, PhD Candidate at the University of Southampton, Social Sciences School
Date and Time (UK Time):05/11/2021 10:00 - 11:00
05/11/2021 11:30 - 16:30
Fairmead School
Summary
This is a two-part event, the first part is an online webinar open to the public and second part an invited audience. Both parts will showcase research that students at Fairmead School contributed towards, that provided new and different opportunities for student participation at school either through computer game design or video making.
Description
The Autism Community Research Network @Southampton [ACoRNS] is a research-practice partnership between Education and Psychology at the University, and school leaders and practitioners in the local community. Fairmead School is a school in Somerset for autistic students, and students with moderate learning difficulties. The event will consist of two parts; an online webinar open to the public and an interactive exhibition of student work in school. The webinar will give students an opportunity to present their work and is aimed at an adult audience of researchers and practitioners. The exhibition will involve screenings of videos and displays of student work (including a computer game).
Count Me In! Celebrating Student Contributions To Collaborative Video And Game Design
Games For Social Good
Age: General Audience(All ages)
Type: Exhibition,Participatory/Interactive
Host: Joerg Fliege, Professor of Mathematics
Date and Time (UK Time):09/11/2021 14:00 - 17:00
16/11/2021 14:00 - 17:00
23/11/2021 14:00 - 17:00
Summary
A series of interactive workshops involving online games that seek to engage the public on how societies can reach a consensus on tackling climate change and sharing resources.
Description
This event will consist of a series of online games designed to raise awareness on the issues of collaboration, fairness, and democratic participation in the context of environmental management and natural resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to play games by themselves or with university staff, who will provide guidance on the games' mechanics and features. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to play on laptops and projectors, with the chance to have discussions with non-playing attendees, and online attendees will have the opportunity to play online, watch livestreams and discuss with players and staff via an online Q&A session. Demo versions of the games will also be available for personal download.
Games For Social Good
Imagining A Sustainable Future Via Green Stories (Adults)
Age: General Audience (all ages - teachers of creative writing, members of the writing community, and aspiring writers in particular)
Type: Multi-format (talk; participatory/interactive; workshop/training)
Host: Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Business
Date and Time (UK Time):20/11/2021 09:30 - 12:00
Bitterne Park School
Summary
At this event you will have the opportunity to learn about what a sustainable society might look like and how fiction can be used to communicate green solutions to help reduce our feelings of powerlessness in the face of climate change and inspire action. You will have the opportunity to hear winning entries from previous competitions, share your ideas with others and to write your own story.
The event will have the following structure:
• 9:30: attendees arrive
• 9:45: a talk covering environmental challenges and feelings of powerlessness
• 10:00: group discussions about how a sustainable society might look
• 11:00: a talk about how a model sustainable society might look and how we can use fiction to promote sustainable behaviours
• 11:20: group discussions to come up with stories conveying green solutions
• 12:20: wrap-up talk
• 12:30: finish
Description
This event will consist of a half-day session, running from 9:30-12:30. Firstly, a talk will be given by Professor Denise Baden on the key environmental challenges we face, and how these can cause feelings of powerlessness. Attendees will then split into small groups and discuss positive visions of what they think a green society might look like, with help from university staff, who will share ideas and encourage discussion. Professor Denise Baden will then give a talk on how a sustainable society might look, considering themes such as carbon budgets and green energy. This will also cover how using fiction to convey green solutions can help tackle feelings of powerlessness over environmental change and inspire action, with the Green Stories Writing Competition being introduced. After this, attendees will work in small groups to create ideas for their own green stories and discuss these with the wider group. The session will conclude with some final thoughts by Professor Baden and details for how to submit stories to the competition.
Imagining A Sustainable Future Via Green Stories (Adults)
Law And The Creative Imagination In A Pandemic: A Time Of Remarkable Flourishing
Age: General Audience(All ages)
Type: Discussion/Debate,Virtual/Online Activity
Host: David Gurnham, Professor of Law and Haris Psarras, Lecturer in Law
Date and Time (UK Time):24/11/2021 18:00 - 19:00
Virtual (MS Teams; joining instructions sent with Eventbrite ticket)
Summary
A panel of artists and poets discuss how lockdown restrictions proved to be a unique source of creative inspiration and connection.
Description
How did the Covid-19 lockdowns and other restrictions prove to be such a potent and compelling source of creative inspiration? Law and legal rules may not be an obvious motivator for artists and poets in normal times, but this changed when the order to 'stay at home' began to impact on all aspects of life. Our panel of poets and artists share their experience of turning a crisis into an unprecedented opportunity for inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to find solace, hope and positivity in new acts of creativity. The event looks back at the coronavirus pandemic as a rare and unusual meeting between law and the imagination: a time of isolation, of feeling caged, and for many sadly a time of loss. But also, a time of remarkable flourishing.
Law And The Creative Imagination In A Pandemic: A Time Of Remarkable Flourishing
Political Trust - Documentary Screening
Age: Adults
Type: Film Screenings
Host: Viktor Valgardsson, Research Fellow at the University of Southampton
Date and Time (UK Time):18/11/2021 20:00 - 22:30
Harbour Lights Picture House Cinema (Southampton)
Summary
This is a documentary, produced by Silverfish and commissioned by the TrustGov research project, about Political Trust. After the screening, there will be a Q&A session with the filmmakers and university staff involved in the film.
Description
The documentary explores how diverse, ordinary citizens (from the UK, USA and Denmark) feel about their governments, political institutions, politicians and why they feel this way. The film highlights the state of political trust in the world and whether it has been declining in recent times; furthermore it looks at what the consequences may be for our democracies and society. The documentary includes extensive interviews with multiple academics from the UK, USA, Denmark, France and Iceland; all within the social sciences remit. They share their findings and ideas with the audience in an engaging and relatable way, woven together with the personal stories of ordinary citizens.
Political Trust - Documentary Screening
Quiz/Debate: Water And Waste Services - Who Knows Best?
Age: Young people (11 years+) and Adults
Type: Discussion/Debate,Virtual/Online Activity
Host: Jim Wright, Professor of GIS and International Development, Simon Damkjaer, Research Fellow and Mair Thomas, Geography and Environmental Science Postgraduate Researcher
Date and Time (UK Time):13/11/2021 15:00 - 17:00
Summary
This event will be a mixture of a live debate and quiz questions that will cover the different ways data can be collected about service providers (such as water utilities or waste collection agencies). The audience will have the opportunity to vote for the most compelling and trustworthy form of data, either direct from the service provider or from consumers through household surveys.
Description
It is important to show the value of social science research in holding service providers around the world to account, and why the investment in household surveys has value. The event will begin with a short live debate where two speakers present their cases; one for the robustness of data on service quality and coverage from service providers; the other being data received from consumers via household surveys.
The quiz will focus on water and waste service from around the world, with a focus on low and middle income countries. The questions will be thought-provoking, informative and will be drawn from both data gathered from consumers via household surveys as well as via service providers.
Quiz/Debate: Water And Waste Services - Who Knows Best?
The Ethics Of Taking And Sharing Photos Online
Age: General Audience(All ages)
Type: Participatory/Interactive
Host: Holly Hancock, Research Fellow in the School of Law
Date and Time (UK Time):17/11/2021 19:00 - 20:30
Virtual
Summary
An educational workshop designed to encourage participants to think about and discuss issues on the ethics of taking and sharing photos, with a particular focus on images of the injured or deceased and the implications of privacy surrounding these.
Description
Photographs of the scenes of accidents and distressing situations have recently shocked the world, with images of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash, Emiliano Sala's body, and Christian Eriksen's collapse during the World Cup widely shared. This talk will assess the ethical implications of taking and sharing such images, and how these could be addressed in the future, in a world where smartphones are becoming increasingly commonplace.
The Ethics Of Taking And Sharing Photos Online
What's The Connection Between Food, Culture And Climate?
Age: Young People (11-15)
Type: Virtual/Online Activity,Participatory/Interactive
Host: Sebastian Reichel, University of Southampton, UK Faith Mutavi, Kenyatta University, Kenya Dr Claire Bedelian, IIED, Denmark Frank Musa, University of Malawi, Malawi Gertrude Owusu, University of Ghana, Ghana Henry Hunga, University of Malawi, Malawi Dr Yaw Atiglo, University of Ghana, Ghana Moses Asamoah, University of Ghana, Ghana Dr Daniela Anghileri, University of Southampton, UK
Date and Time (UK Time):20/11/2021 10:00 - 12:00
Summary
This session will engage with young people to use social science perspectives to understand connections between food, culture and climate, and how they differ between three countries in sub-Saharan Africa and the UK.
Description
The foods that people grow and eat depend in part on their social history and on their local cultural preferences. Food is also dependent on the climate in which it is grown. Social science perspectives on human belief systems and behaviours help us to answer questions around why we eat what we eat, and how climate change is impacting food availability and preferences in the present and might do so in the future.
The event will be an interactive session that focuses on Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and the UK, engaging the audience around issues based on their own experiences. The session will include polls, breakout rooms for discussion, and offline tasks during short breaks. A variety of topics will be covered including discussion of food preferences and changes over time, food access and availability, weather, and food seasonality and more! The participants will receive insights into how social science can be used to analyse their own
20th November:
10:00am - 12:00pm UK and Ghana time
12:00pm - 14:00pm Malawi time
13:00pm - 15:00pm Kenya time
What's The Connection Between Food, Culture And Climate?
Climate Change Impacts On Food Security And Migration
Age: 11-15 year olds
Type: Other
Host: Ailish Craig, PhD Student, School of Geography and Environmental Science
Date and Time (UK Time):15/11/2021 09:00 - 16:00
16/11/2021 09:00 - 16:00
17/11/2021 09:00 - 16:00
18/11/2021 09:00 - 16:00
19/11/2021 09:00 - 16:00
Avonbourne Boys' and Girls' School (Closed Event)
Summary
Interactive talks and workshops for a group of year 9 students will discuss the decisions made by people in Malawi and the Philippines regarding food security and migration.
Description
Climate change is creating numerous challenges to society, particularly in low-income countries. These talks will highlight how climate change has impacted food security and migration to local students. They will learn about the decisions made by people in Malawi and the Philippines and will take part in an interactive group workshop. Here they will discuss the possible coping strategies they could adopt for different scenarios around the negative impacts of climate change.
The event will follow on from the year 9 curriculum for learning on climate change and will further the students understanding of the complexities of climate change, food security and migration. Furthermore, they'll discover how the impacts vary for different households.
Climate Change Impacts On Food Security And Migration
Waves Of Change: Flooding And Heatwaves In Southampton
Age: Specialist interest (asylum seekers and refugees)
Type: Other
Host: Sien van der Plank, Senior Research Assistant in the School of Geography and Environmental Science
Date and Time (UK Time):24/11/2021 09:00 - 11:00
25/11/2021 09:00 - 11:00
CLEAR, 2 James Street, Southampton, SO14 1PJ (Closed Event)
Summary
This is a series of lessons designed to engage English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), specifically asylum seekers and refugees, as vulnerable communities in the risks of heatwaves and flooding in Southampton. These lessons will look at risks based on the current climate, potential future climate change, and how we can adapt to these hazards. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in quizzes, games, and creative activities aimed at furthering their understanding of adaptation, based on the latest research.
Description
Asylum seekers and refugees are particularly vulnerable to climate-induced hazards, as they are likely to be inadequately supported in standard adaptation strategies. Subsequently, this series of lessons will target asylum seekers and refugees to further their understanding of hazards and adaptation. This series of lessons will comprise of 3 versions of the same 2-hour lesson for different levels of English-speakers, with language adapted to cater for Entry 1, Entry 2, and Entry 3 level ESOL. These lessons will involve several activities:
1. The creation of mood boards, based on attendees' experience and current knowledge of environmental hazards.
2. Interactive card games covering risks, adaptation, climate change, and hazard vocabulary.
3. Visualisations of flooding and heatwaves in Southampton.
4. A quiz on adaptation opportunities in Southampton.
5. Creation of an updated mood board to help attendees present their new knowledge.
These lessons will subsequently allow attendees to share their experiences of climate change hazards, gain a new understanding of heatwave and flooding adaptation strategies, explore their abilities to adapt, and learn practical methods of adaptation.
Waves Of Change: Flooding And Heatwaves In Southampton
Imagining A Sustainable Future Via Green Stories
Age: Teachers; schoolchildren aged 14-18
Type: Discussion/Debate,Participatory/Interactive
Host: Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Business
Date and Time (UK Time):09/11/2021 09:00 - 10:50
Bitterne Park School (Closed Event)
Summary
At this event, you will learn what a sustainable society might look like and will have the opportunity to participate in a writing competition to explore how green solutions can be communicated through fiction, and how this can inspire action. You will have the opportunity to hear winning entries from previous competitions, share your ideas with others and to write your own story.
The event will have the following structure:
• 9:00: A talk covering environmental challenges and feelings of powerlessness
• 9.20: Group discussions about how a sustainable society might look
• 9.45: A talk by Prof Baden about how a model sustainable society might look and how we can use fiction to promote sustainable behaviours
• 10: Group discussions to come up with stories conveying green solutions
• 10.25: Feedback ideas to group
• 10.50: Wrap up session.
Description
This event will consist of a two hour session, running from 9 - 11am with year 9 students from Bitterne Park School. Firstly, a talk will be given by Professor Denise Baden about the environmental challenges we face, and our feelings of powerlessness. Attendees will then split into small groups and discuss positive visions of what they think a green society might look like, with help from Denise, who will share ideas and encourage discussion. Professor Denise Baden will then give a talk on how a sustainable society might look, considering themes such as carbon budgets and green energy. This will also cover how using fiction to convey green solutions can help tackle feelings of powerlessness over environmental change and inspire action, with the Green Stories Writing Competition being introduced. After this, students will work in small groups to create ideas for their own green stories and discuss these with the wider group. The session will conclude with some final thoughts by Professor Baden and details for how to submit stories to the competition.
Imagining A Sustainable Future Via Green Stories
Past Events 2020
Digital Transitions: Learning From Lockdown For The Future
Age: Teachers
Type: Discussion/Debate,Seminar/Conference,Virtual/Online Activity
10:00
Date and Time (UK Time):2020 - 11
Online
Summary
A free webinar to share examples, learning, and tips from co-produced research on supporting transitions for autistic children during lockdown using digital tools
Description
The Autism Community Research Network @Southampton [ACoRNS] is a public engagement project that has developed a research-practice partnership between Education and Psychology at the University of Southampton, school leaders and practitioners in the local community. Together they have established a co-constructed network for researching evidence-based practices in autism education, with the views and perspectives of children and young people at its centre.
Festival of Social Science events were held in 2017 and 2019 to showcase the research being undertaken by this partnership; bringing together local families, educational practitioners and related professionals.
This online event for 2020 will be an opportunity to share the important and innovative research that has been done with Digital Stories during lockdown to support the assessments of children for their EHCPs, and the transitions of older students with complex needs beyond school. These approaches were particularly important under social distancing measures and could also be helpful for the longer term.
This event will include opportunities for discussion and sharing of ideas and will be chaired by Professor Sarah Parsons
This event will be held online and is free however you must register to attend and receive the joining link and instructions. You will receive an information pack following the event, including a guide on making Digital Stories and relevant research summaries and papers
For general event enquiries please email the foss team at foss@soton.ac.uk
Digital Transitions: Learning From Lockdown For The Future
Self-Building Our Lives: Navigating Social Care With Learning Disabilities
Age: Young People/Schools (aged under 20)**
Type: Discussion/Debate,Virtual/Online Activity
14:00
Date and Time (UK Time):2020 - 11
Eastleigh College, Hampshire
2 Hours
BY INVITATION ONLY
Summary
The event is a half-day online workshop for students studying social care at Eastleigh College and will explore how social care is accessed and experienced by people with learning disabilities.
Description
This event will engage participants by designing a facilitated role-playing session, which will get them to reflect on their relative abilities and support networks and how these could affect their ability to build a meaningful life. They will then be introduced with a set of cards prompting a series of scenarios and hypothetical events that may alter their imagined future life. The event will draw on ESRC-funded research with adults with learning disabilities to encourage the participants to consider how different constraints affect other people's experience building a meaningful life. The aim is two-fold, to facilitate and encourage young people to: (1) reflect on their own support networks and capabilities that they can draw upon for their positive mental health and to build a meaningful life. (2) think of people from other marginalised groups including disabled people who may have very different support networks and capabilities - and constraints.
The event will be chaired by Dr Andrew Power
This invitation only event will be held on Microsoft Teams and is free however you must register to attend and receive the joining link and instructions. Workshop packs will be distributed to the learners in advance.
For more details about the project or event please email the event organiser Dr Andrew Power ( A.Power@soton.ac.uk )
For general event enquiries please email the foss team at foss@soton.ac.uk
Self-Building Our Lives: Navigating Social Care With Learning Disabilities
Managing Seaweed Through More Than Maps
Age: Young People/Schools (aged under 20)**
Type: Discussion/Debate,Virtual/Online Activity
Date and Time (UK Time):2020 - 11
Online
FREE
Summary
"Managing Seaweed through More than Maps" is a co-development project that fosters transferable skills for college students. This free workshop explores seaweed management as a climate change adaptation case study. Two hours are spent on coding skills using remotely sensed data, and two hours focus on the role for social science methods in adaptation.
Description
Using seaweed as a unique example, researchers aim to learn from the students what skills are useful in ground-level climate change adaptation and how skills are best transferred. The students gain coding and data analysis skills, with possible future support for their EPQ.
Target audience:
A-level students studying subjects that include a focus on climate change, hazard management, and/or remote sensing. This includes:
• Geography - case study of climate change hazards
• Politics - evidence-based policy development
• Physics - the science of remote sensing and using wavelengths
• Maths - application of mathematical algorithm
• Computer science - developing coding skills
• Design and technology - developing coding skills, use of satellite sensors
• Biology - climate change and changing ecosystems
Because of the advanced nature of the workshop content, it is recommended students are selected based on their interest in the content matter.
Learning outcomes:
1. Case study: of sargassum for curriculum case studies, such as climate change adaptation or hazard mitigation.
2. Coding: in basic JavaScript.
3. Social data analysis: social sciences frameworks for future research or adaptation.
4. EPQ opportunity: possibility for further researcher-student interaction to support development of an EPQ.
The motivation behind the workshops:
The SARTRAC research project at the University of Southampton is researching how vulnerable communities in the Caribbean and West Africa can effectively adapt to the massive influx of the seaweed Sargassum washing up on their beaches since 2011.
We want to share mapping and social science methods and skills with your students, and in turn learn from your students what format of content and delivery works best.
Date and time
Wednesday 11 Nov 4-6pm More than Maps Part 1: the importance of mapping in adapting to climate change
Thursday 12 Nov 4-6pm More than Maps Part 2: the importance of the social sciences in adapting to climate change
We strongly encourage students to participate in both parts, as a key goal of the workshop is to bring together social sciences with remote sensing (mapping).
The maximum number of participants in one session is 30 students. If you have 30 college students interested in the topic and skills, we can run the workshop for your college exclusively. If not, we hope to coordinate between multiple interested colleges.
Please contact the research team with your preferred dates and times within the Festival of Social Science week (9-13 November)
Contact details:
This workshop is being developed by a team based at the University of Southampton.
Please contact Ms Sien van der Plank for further information, at s.vanderplank@soton.ac.uk
Managing Seaweed Through More Than Maps
Migration And Performance Between Languages And Cultures
Age: General Audience(All ages)
Type: Discussion/Debate,Film Screenings,Seminar/Conference,Virtual/Online Activity
16:00
Date and Time (UK Time):2020 - 11
Online
Summary
The University of Southampton and performance group 'Around the Well' will present the story-telling performance 'Between'. 'Between' tells the migration stories and professional experiences of the performers, who are all interpreters, exploring the topics of migration, multilingualism, identity, empathy, loss and renewal.
Description
Migration offers us the opportunity for multilingual and multicultural encounters in everyday life. Not all those encounters will be straightforward. There will be times, when we want to communicate with someone, and we don't share a common language. That's when we need the help of an interpreter. One example could be a healthcare practitioner (a physician, nurse, GP, etc.) in a medical consultation with their patient. That can be a challenge for everyone involved. In their regular tasks, interpreters are constantly navigating between language and culture. Language is culture and culture is deeply embedded in language. What's that like for the interpreter? What's that like for the patient and the doctor?
The performance group 'Around the Well' together with the University of Southampton are organising an interactive event designed for both the general public and the research community. During this event, we will invite the audience to engage their various senses and immerse themselves into the world of interpreters through shared activities and experiences. After the video streaming showcasing snapshots from the performance production, 'Around the Well' will present the story-telling performance 'Between'. 'Between' builds on the migration stories and professional experiences of the performers, who are interpreters, psychotherapy and theatre practitioners, exploring the topics of migration, multilingualism, identity, empathy, loss and renewal.
This event will be held on Microsoft Teams and is free however you must register to attend and receive the joining link and instructions.
For more details about the project or event please email the event organiser Ms Martina Schneider Forróová (msf1g19@soton.ac.uk)
For general event enquiries please email the foss team at foss@soton.ac.uk
Event Resources:
Who is in charge here_WS.pdf
Migration And Performance Between Languages And Cultures
CPC Population Pyramids: Minecraft Edition
Age: General Audience(All ages)
Type: Hands On,Virtual/Online Activity
Date and Time (UK Time):2020 - 11
Summary
We invite you to explore our Minecraft world to learn about Population Pyramids.
Description
Population Pyramids are graphs used to illustrate the structure of a population; they tell us who is in the population at a particular time, as well as what has happened to the population in the past. You will see some examples of different populations. Using your Minecraft character to explore the area, you will learn to read the graphs.
This game has been produced by the ESRC Centre for Population Change
The game can be accessed via CPCpopulation.mc.gg. Please see the PDF document attached to this listing for full instructions.
This activity will run from 7-22 November 2020.
Instructions:
CPC Population Pyramids Minecraft edition.pdf
