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ESRC Festival of Social Science

The ESRC Festival of Social Science is an annual UK-wide celebration of the social sciences. This year, our programme of free events will be taking place from Saturday, October 17 to Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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The 24th annual ESRC Festival of Social Science will run from Saturday, October 17 to Saturday, November 7, 2026. The core theme is "Money, Finance and the Cost of Living," showcasing public-engaging research on how economic factors shape everyday life. All events are free and open to everyone, with activities led by University of Birmingham academics across the city. Details of our programme of events will be available soon.

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    To find out more about the festival, and events hosted by other institutions across the country, please visit the ESRC website.

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