This year marks the first time that Bournemouth University has collaborated with the University of Southampton on sharing best practice, co-ordinating themes and organising events as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science.
Upcoming events organised by Bournemouth University are available on our website.
You might also want to explore upcoming events from the University of Southampton. Attending these events could be a useful networking opportunity with UoS researchers and an opportunity to investigate future partnerships.
Explore all their upcoming events at https://festivalofsocialscience.com/events/partner/university-of-southampton/
Their upcoming events include;

Crafting for Wellbeing
23 October – 14 November 2023

Code Goshawk: An outdoor escape room experience
8 November – 16 November 2023

Sharing the coast: should we extend the right to roam?
9 November 2023 | 19.00-20.30
In collaboration with Bournemouth University

Murder in the Citizens’ Jury
11 November 2023 | 15.00-16.00

Sharing the forest: should we extend the right to roam?
15 November 2023 | 19.00-20.30
In collaboration with Bournemouth University
Free events being held as part of ESRC Festival of Social Science 2023
Take part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2023
Take part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2023
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