ESRC Festival of Social Science 2026
Join the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM) for this event, presented in association with the Campaign for Social Science, which will centre on understanding the economic challenges facing young adults, raising awareness of the challenges they face today and exploring support options and barriers to achieving economic independence. Bringing together academics, young people with experience of contributing to policy, and industry contributors, the event will explore practical, evidence-based solutions to help young adults manage and make the most of their money within the context of the cost-of-living crisis
Professor of Practice in Financial Literacy and Wellbeing (CHASM)
Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology
Professor Atkinson's research interests are primarily around understanding the needs of financial consumers.
Research Fellow
Mhairi Webster is a Research Fellow for the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM), in the School of Social Policy and Society at the University of Birmingham.
