Cardiff University are returning this year with their Festival of Social Sciences. In association with Economic and Social Research Council, Cardiff University are hosting the festival across multiple venues in Cardiff. The aim is to raise awareness of the social research taking place in Cardiff through talks, workshops, film screenings and lectures. The festival will focus on research that influences the development of policies, services, innovation and addresses societal issues in the UK.
The stand-out event is the collaboration between Common Wealth and Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, entitled The Elephant in the Room, at Chapter Arts Centre on Mon 6 Nov. The talk asks what defines us and our ‘place’ and whether class has a major influence in people’s engagement with art. Using theatre and conversation, the event asks us what are the possibilities for change in an industry that undervalues and distances itself from working class people.
Various venues, Sat 4 – Sat 11 Nov. Admission: varies. Info: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/festival-of-social-sciences
