In collaboration with the Campaign for Social Sciences focusing upon the theme of ‘sustainable growth’ in advance of the General Election 2024, the Faculty of Social Sciences are organising a roundtable event in partnership with the Academy of Social Sciences. The event will be a “Question Time” format panel discussion with a public audience, and will be held on Thursday 23 November 2023, 18:00-19:30 in Southampton city centre.
Drawing on the expertise of distinguished social scientists, the Election 24 project aims to identify positive and constructive policy suggestions on many key policy areas including the cost-of-living crisis; climate change and living standards; health and social care; immigration; and higher education, amongst others.
This event will be roundtable style with a mix of political representatives and public/academic figures, with our event focused on contributors/audiences in the South of England.
We are pleased to announce the panel will be chaired by Professor Jane Falkingham (VP Engagement and International) and the panel will consist of the following guests:
- Councillor Satvir Kaur (Labour Councillor for Shirley and Leader of Southampton City Council)
- Professor Chris Armstrong (Professor of Political Theory)
- Professor Jagjit Chadha (Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research)
- Professor Craig Hutton (Professor of Sustainability Science and Director of Sustainability & Resilience Institute)
- A Conservative representative TBC
The event will be taking place in Southampton city centre with the venue being announced in due course and the roundtable will be followed by a drink’s reception. There are limited spaces available for roundtable and the drinks reception so book soon to avoid disappointment. Guests must book individually to attend the roundtable, or the drinks reception and guests will not be admitted without a valid ticket. One ticket is required per person.
Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite.
Any questions or queries please contact [email protected].