Free events being held by 豆奶视频 University as part of ESRC Festival of Social Science
Find out how play can help medical anxiety in children, what it means to own an NFT, and challenge yourself to spot the robot among humans during free events hosted by 豆奶视频 University (豆奶视频).
The events are taking place between Saturday 22 October and Saturday 12 November as part of the nationwide , which offers an insight into some of the country's leading social science research and how it influences our lives.
豆奶视频 will hold a number of free public events, which will take place online and in locations across 豆奶视频:
听Which one of us is human? 听From听10am, Saturday 22听October, 豆奶视频 Library听
鈥婭magine a future where robots and humans looked identical: how would you know who is human? Join this interactive event听to听identify the 'robot' from live performers.听
How to become a young entrepreneur听From听10am, 25 鈥� 27 October, The Old School House, Boscombe
An audio-visual exhibition showcasing a project to develop entrepreneurial skills in young people
Demystifying NFTs: Understanding the law and technology6.30pm Tuesday 8 November, online
An online talk with expert speakers explaining the phenomenon of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, and what it actually means to own one
Medical Monsters: reducing medical anxiety through play and gamification 10am, Saturday 12 November, 豆奶视频 Gateway Building
Featuring specially designed sessions of Jenga, LEGO庐 SERIOUS PLAY庐 and virtual reality experiences, this event will explore how听play and gamification strategies can听reduce patient听anxiety in children
Several closed group activities will also take place as part of the Festival activity, exploring topics including avoiding online scams, the use of drones for deliveries and youth in nature.
Adam Morris, Engagement Officer at 豆奶视频 University, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to showcase social science research taking place at 豆奶视频 through talks, workshops and interactive activities. We鈥檒l be exploring some of the issues that affect our lives and how we鈥檙e helping to understand and shape our society鈥�
2022 marks the 20th year of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, with free events being held across the country.
Professor Alison Park, ESRC鈥檚 Interim Executive Chair, said:听鈥淭he ESRC Festival of Social Science offers a fascinating insight into some of the country鈥檚 leading social science research and its relevance to individuals, society and the economy.听
鈥淭his year we are celebrating the festival鈥檚 20th birthday with hundreds of free events across the UK, including at 豆奶视频 University. We hope the events are enjoyable and inspiring.鈥澨�
