The organisers of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences in Southampton are pleased to invite you to the following events:
Saturday 13 November, 15:00-17:00, Online
Quiz/Debate: Water and Waste Services – who knows best
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). You’ll have the chance to vote for the most compelling and trustworthy form of data, either direct from the service provider or from consumers through household surveys.
Tuesday 16 November, 14:00-17:00, University of Southampton
An interactive session involving online games that seek to engage the public on how societies can reach a consensus on tackling climate change and sharing resources. Demo versions of the games will also be available for personal download.
Wednesday 17 November, 19:00-20:30, Online
The Ethics of Taking and Sharing Photos Online
A workshop designed to encourage participants to think about and discuss issues on the ethics of taking and sharing photos, with a focus on images of the injured or deceased and the implications of privacy surrounding these. 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.
Thursday 18 November, 20:00-22:30, Harbour Lights Picture House Cinema – Southampton
Political Trust – Documentary Screening
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.
There will be a Q&A and reception following the screening.
Saturday 20 November, 09:30-12:00, University of Southampton
Imagining a Sustainable Future via Green Stories
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.
