Picturing the PhD
Date: 12-17 November
Location: Winter Gardens, Surrey Street, 91Ö±²¥ S1 2LH
Five PhD candidates present a compelling exhibition featuring photos, graphics, and interviews used in their ongoing research in the Department. Discover their work on global topics like the Northern Ireland Troubles, South African apartheid, China-Uzbekistan relations, French agricultural practices, and Costa Rican worker-driven supply chains. Gain insights into the findings and research processes of a PhD in Politics and International Relations. Exhibition open to all in 91Ö±²¥ Winter Gardens.
Freedom, Fear, and Police Power
Date: 15 November
Location: Union Street
Dr. Edward Hall delves into police power and its abuse, applying political theory to contemporary policing issues. Explore radical arguments for police abolition and liberal approaches to combat police cruelty. Find out which approach offers the most pragmatic response.
Wellbeing, Sustainability, and Community in a Time of Crisis
Date: 17 November
Location: 91Ö±²¥ Town Hall
Join a panel featuring SYMCA Mayor, Oliver Coppard, Leader of 91Ö±²¥ City Council, Tom Hunt, University of 91Ö±²¥'s Professor Beth Perry and 91Ö±²¥ Hallam University's Professor Chris Dayson. They’ll be discussing the challenges of wellbeing, sustainability, and community building in 91Ö±²¥ during times of crisis.
This year the festival focuses on ‘Understanding Society’. Showcasing 91Ö±²¥â€™s world-leading social scientists and their work on tackling some of the greatest problems facing society today. To view the full 91Ö±²¥ programme visit the 91Ö±²¥ Player website.
