Festival of Social Sciences - 110+ visitors, 5 prompts, every voice matters AECED UK team invited visitors to The Howard Centre in Welwyn Garden City to try some creative activities to help them explore, feel, experience and reflect on democratic values such as empathy, fairn...

110+ visitors. 5 prompts. 1 creative space where every voice mattered. From plasticine sculptures to deciding together how to create, our @AECED_UK pop-up brought democracy to life through art, movement and conversation.
#ESRCFestival #AECED #Education4Democracy

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Panel event discussed challenges and opportunities in childcare policy, Part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences. Event summary. University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy. Photos of the panel and Dr Claire MacRae.

On 7 November, we hosted a panel event with Pregnant Then Screwed to look at challenges and opportunities in early learning and childcare policy 🎙️💡

Read a summary and key discussion points on our website 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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...this workshop was part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science #ESRCFestival, an annual, UK-wide, free celebration of the social sciences 🎉

Thanks to everyone who joined us and participated in this workshop!

#PublicEngagement #PublicPolicy #Research

What We Learned from The Making Room Fair Discover sustainable fashion at The Making Room Fair—repair, reuse, and upcycling in Manchester!

Part of the ESRC Festival, The Making Room Fair in Manchester celebrates sustainable fashion through upcycling, repair, and creative making for a greener future.

Read the new SCI blog here: bit.ly/47DIwTe

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London sixth formers explore surveys and data with ESCoE - ESCoE On Friday 7 November 2025, ESCoE hosted a Festival of Social Science event at King’s College London with around 70 16-18 year olds from London schools.

Last Friday we hosted an #ESRCFestival of Social Science event @kingsbschool.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social with around 70 sixth formers from London schools.

Find out more in this blog: tinyurl.com/y5kkbtvf

@francescafolia1.bsky.social @johnlpoquiz.bsky.social

Cover slide: The Demise of the Robots

Cover slide: Working 9 to 5: how does childcare fit?

I have had the pleasure of 2 visits to @uofglasgow.bsky.social in the past 24 hours for the #ESRCFestival I was presenting on AI and the future of work yesterday, in the context of career guidance and then this morning I was back attending the excellent @uofgpolicy.bsky.social event on childcare.

A photo of Dr Claire MacRae speaking

A photo of Carole Erskine talking

Great to have everyone join us this morning for our second #ESRCFestival event, with Pregnant Then Screwed, Working 9-5: How does childcare fit? 💬

📸 Our @drcmacrae.bsky.social and Carole Erskine from Pregnant Then Screwed kicking us off with insights from recent research.

Sincere thanks to everyone who joined us for tonight’s workshop on “Your Turn: Responding to Stories of Racism”.
Your time, commitment, and contributions made this workshop complete 🩵
The little things we say in a conversation can be an important step toward antiracism.
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Photo of Dr Thomas Rochow opening the workshop

We’re kicking off our workshop this afternoon, Using Stories to Understand Systems, part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science! #ESRCFestival 💡📝

Attendees will learn how to create composite stories, based on data, that will help to better understand multi-level policy systems related to poverty.

A poster for the University of Southampton event titled “Neurodiverse Youth: Bridging Minds and Workplaces,” part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science. The event is scheduled for Friday, 7 November 2025, from 11:00 to 14:30 at October Books, Portswood. The poster includes the ESRC Festival of Social Science logo, a QR code for more information, and a message inviting attendees to join an in-person workshop to explore neurodiversity at work, opportunities, and available support. Logos of the Festival of Social Science, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council, and Bournemouth University appear at the bottom, along with the hashtag #ESRCFESTIVAL.

Support Neurodiverse Youth at Work, an interactive workshop! 🌈

📅 7 Nov | ⏰ 11:00–14:30 | 📍 @octoberbooks.bsky.social , Southampton
🎟️ Free | Lunch/refreshments provided

Register: bit.ly/Neurodiverse...

#ESRCFestival #WeAreUoS @unisouthampton.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social

✨It’s tomorrow✨
Doors open at 16:45 — we can’t wait to see you there.

Please remember: Entry is only permitted with an Eventbrite registration. Make sure you’ve secured your spot 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-turn-...

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Two robots holding two cardboard signs with the text Need a Job and Job wanted.

Is AI really taking over our jobs?

This interactive #ESRCFestival event aims to de-mystify the future of work and discover the human skills that will always matter.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/mwpnvbdv

🎲 Ever wondered how local authorities secure funding for your town?

Join us at The Exchange on 5 Nov for a hands-on simulation game exploring the challenges of place-based funding as part of the #ESRCFestival of Social Science.

📍 Birmingham
🕚 11:00–16:00

🔗 https://ow.ly/KG0950XieVg

🎲 Ever wondered how local authorities secure funding for your town?

Join us at The Exchange on 5 Nov for a hands-on simulation game exploring the challenges of place-based funding as part of the #ESRCFestival of Social Science.

📍 Birmingham
🕚 11:00–16:00

🔗 https://ow.ly/2cjr50XieZ8

And finally.....

👩‍👧 Matka Polka – A photographic journey into Polish motherhood. Book onto Thursday's discussion event and share your own photos

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/matka-polk...

Don’t miss the celebrations of social science through art!

#ESRCFestival #McrESRCFest #SoSSEvents #SeesawMCR

🎲 Ever wondered how local authorities secure funding for your town?

Join us at The Exchange on 5 Nov for a hands-on simulation game exploring the challenges of place-based funding as part of the #ESRCFestival of Social Science.

📍 Birmingham
🕚 11:00–16:00

🔗 https://ow.ly/KG0950XieVg

Poster for the University of Southampton event titled “Deepfake Deep Dive: Perspectives from Law, Policy, Technology and Practice.” The poster background is teal with white and purple accents. On the right, there’s an illustrated image of two robotic and human-like hands reaching toward each other. Text reads: Tuesday 4 November 2025, 12:00–13:15, Online A QR code is included for registration, alongside the description: “Join a 45-minute panel discussion and an open Q&A to explore the challenges and opportunities of deepfake technology.” At the bottom are logos for the ESRC Festival of Social Science, UKRI, the Economic and Social Research Council, Bournemouth University, and the #ESRCFestival hashtag.

🤖 Deepfake Deep Dive, explore the legal, ethical and creative challenges of deepfake tech in this panel with a Q&A session!

📅 4 Nov | 🕛 12:00–13:15
Register: bit.ly/ESRCDeepfake...

#ESRCFestival #WeAreUoS @uosmedia.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social

It's been a great day so far, with lots of interesting conversations with people about their experiences of matched betting #ESRCFestival

Inundated: an immersive drama This acclaimed, interactive performance grapples with themes of climate resilience and collective responsibility (28 Oct, 4 Nov from 5.30pm)

🌍 Inundated is a networking event like no other.

A short play. Climate conversation. Rethink the future of how we work.

🗓️ Tue 4 Nov
🕠 5.30-7.30pm
📍 Revolucion de Cuba, M2 5QR

🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1688161349039

#Inundated #ESRCFestival #ClimateResilience #SustainableWork

🎲 Ever wondered how local authorities secure funding for your town?

Join us at The Exchange on 5 Nov for a hands-on simulation game exploring the challenges of place-based funding as part of the #ESRCFestival of Social Science.

📍 Birmingham
🕚 11:00–16:00

🔗 https://ow.ly/2cjr50XieZ8

We had a fun time at Mox asking children which chores they enjoy/dislike, and getting people's guesses on hours men and women in the UK spend on these activities!🧽🏡🍳@zhuofeilu.bsky.social @matthewhluo.bsky.social @manyeekan.bsky.social @sociologyoxford.bsky.social #ESRCFestival @socsci.ox.ac.uk

How do you do it? 'Balancing’ family life and paid work 7 November, 12.30pm - 4pm, Museum of Oxford

🤹 How do families juggle home life & paid work?
At this free #ESRCFestival drop-in, explore research with @proftinamiller.bsky.social through
🗣️ Conversations
✍️ 🎥 Creative activities
💭 Sharing your experiences
📅 7 Nov | 12:30–4pm
📍 @museumofoxford.bsky.social
🔗 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/how-do-you-d...

#ESRCFestival We had lots of interest in Home working in the Howard Centre, Welwyn Garden City. Do pop in to our stall and get a photo taken. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

🎲 Ever wondered how local authorities secure funding for your town?

Join us at The Exchange on 5 Nov for a hands-on simulation game exploring the challenges of place-based funding as part of the #ESRCFestival of Social Science.

📍 Birmingham
🕚 11:00–16:00

🔗 https://ow.ly/KG0950XieVg

Rethinking (Dis)Ability and Employment | Events | Festival of Social Science This in-person, participatory workshop invites disabled young people (aged 16–25), including those currently unemployed, to creatively explore their experiences of employment…

Are you 16–25 and living with a #disability? On 5 Nov visit us @ucl.ac.uk for this interactive event that will make you rethink (dis)ability and employment!
Part of the #ESRCFestival of Social Science with Duncan Mercieca and kamenopoulou.bsky.social
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/rethi...

🎲 Ever wondered how local authorities secure funding for your town?

Join us at The Exchange on 5 Nov for a hands-on simulation game exploring the challenges of place-based funding as part of the #ESRCFestival of Social Science.

📍 Birmingham
🕚 11:00–16:00

🔗 https://ow.ly/2cjr50XieZ8

How do you do it? 'Balancing’ family life and paid work 7 November, 12.30pm - 4pm, Museum of Oxford

🤹 How do families juggle home life & paid work?
At this free #ESRCFestival drop-in, explore research with @proftinamiller.bsky.social through
🗣️ Conversations
✍️ 🎥 Creative activities
💭 Sharing your experiences
📅 7 Nov | 12:30–4pm
📍 @museumofoxford.bsky.social
🔗 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/how-do-you-d...

Place Funding: The Local Authority Challenge - University of Birmingham Play a funding simulation game and explore how local authorities secure place-based funding, with insights from bid writers and policymakers.

🎲 Ever wondered how local authorities secure funding for your town?

Join us at The Exchange on 5 Nov for a hands-on simulation game exploring the challenges of place-based funding as part of the #ESRCFestival of Social Science.

📍 Birmingham
🕚 11:00–16:00

🔗 https://ow.ly/KG0950XieVg

Community Supervision: Seen and Supervised What does justice look like in our communities?

Below is a showcase of photos generated through comparative research for a 'Community Supervision: Seen and Supervised' exhibition.

Wonderful work by Dr Fern Gillon & Prof @bethweaver.bsky.social bringing this all together for #ESRCFestival. #Probation
comparingpenalsupervision.com/project-medi...

One Strawberry Lane Ground floor Multi-function room 2A Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BX

Next Thursday, we will meet at this lovely room in One 🍓 Lane to explore together how our responses could help build a safe space for stories of racism.
#ESRCFestival
@newcastleuni.bsky.social @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social

Book your free ticket on Eventbrite 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-turn-...