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THE 2023 FESTIVAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
21 October - 17 November

University of Sheffield events

A child holds a special DOTS ID badge which they have designed

Join the DOTS

21 October - 17 November 2023

University of Sheffield

Professional audiences

A school dinner cook hands a child a tray of school food with a sandwich and vegetables, over a counter featuring salads.

School Food Memories

21 October 2023 | 14.00-16.00

University of Sheffield

An assortment of textile craft items and materials such as buttons and threads. there is cute cross stitch fox and cat as well as felt birds.

Making Connections

24 October 2023 | 11.00-15.00

University of Sheffield

A colour photograph of a Lego mini figure stood on a colourful pile of Lego pieces.

Imagining Robotic Care

27 October 2023 | 13.30-14.30

University of Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing

A photograph of a hand that is holding a glass and pulling a glass of beer.

Was it Worth It?

28 October 2023 | 11.00-15.00

University of Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing

A flat lay image of tablet device on a floral fabric background. The tablet screen displays the text 'Mental health matters' in a white script font.

Digital Technologies, Mental Health and Wellbeing

30 October 2023 | 18.00-19.30

University of Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing

A group of three people looking at an exhibition featuring architectural models.

Drawing and Dwelling

31 October - 6 November 2023

University of Sheffield

A group of Mexican journalist protesting. They are holding signs in in Spanish which say 'matando periodistas no se mata la verdad' - 'killing journalists does not kill the truth'

Killing the Story

1 November 2023 | 14.00-15.00

University of Sheffield

A close up image of two people holding hands.

Conversations About Palliative care

2 November 2023 | 18.00-19.30

University of Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing

A flat lay colour image of reusable sanitary pads arranged on a pink surface.

Communicating Effectively about Menstruation

4 November 2023 | 14.00-17.00

University of Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing

The roof of a semi-detached modern house featuring solar panels on a black tiled roof. Set against a cloudy sky.

Community Energy

6 November 2023 | 19.00-20.00

University of Sheffield

An older male and female sit on a sofa, holding a laptop and tablet. There is a cosy fireplace in the background.

AI, Sensors and Robots

7 November 2023 | 17.00-19.00

University of Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing

A colour photograph showing flat lay of laptops, devices and cables on a light wood table with people's arms visible

Beat the Robots!

8 November 2023 | 12.30-14.00

University of Sheffield

A person in pink top and a person holding a plastic cup underneath a water drinking fountain.

Have Some Water

8 November 2023 | 18.00-20.00

University of Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing

A photograph of a slice of frosted carrot cake on a plate.

You Can have Your Cake and Eat It

9 November 2023 | 15.30-17.00

University of Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing

A photo of a young woman with blonde hair and a green top, sat with a small brown and white dog and surrounded by blankets. The woman is using her laptop and wearing headphones

Being Autistic and Considering Diagnostic Assessment

11 November 2023 | 12.00-13.15

University of Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing

A black and white image with blue and white skies. The picture shows a wall topped with barbed wire. Trees and birds are in the foreground. The wall features a mural related to the Irish Republican Party, Sinn Fein.

Picturing the PhD

12 November - 17 November 2023

University of Sheffield

Freedom, Fear and Police Power

15 November 2023 | 18.30-20.00

University of Sheffield

A animation still showing a the back of a couple's heads as they watch television.

Animating Inclusion

17 November 2023 | 15.30-17.30

University of Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing

A photograph of Sheffield Town Hall with people in the foreground.

Wellbeing, Sustainability and Community in a Time of Crisis

17 November 2023 | 18.30-20.00

University of Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing

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