Parenting, driverless cars and work humour among topics of free talks and events with leading academics

Tickets for all the events are free and can be booked through Eventbrite. The University’s events include:

• Tranquillity in the City: Improving Well-being in Urban Spaces (2 November)
• Stress, Productivity and Well-being at Work (4 November)
• Leading the Charge: advances in electric and autonomous mobility (6 November)
• The Unicorn-Free Brexit Panel (6 November)
• Enriching Accessibility and Engagement with Art: augmented reality at Watts Gallery (6 November)
• Making Artificial Intelligence Safe for Democracy: the role of social science (6 November)
• Early Parenthood: navigating the maze of advice (7 November)
• Rorschach Ink Blots and Gay Liberation Workshop (9 November)

Professor Karen Bullock, Co-Director of the University of Surrey’s ESRC Impact Acceleration Account, said: “These events are a chance for everyone to find out more about some of the varied social science research undertaken here in Guildford. Find out how your workplace could benefit from more humour. Bring your bump or baby and learn how to negotiate the maze of advice for new parents. Screen-print a bag that makes a statement about the history of psychology and prejudice. Join a debate about how driverless vehicles could help Surrey and hear about new ways to charge electric cars.”

The ESRC Festival of Science offers events to members of the public, young people, businesses and policymakers. Its 450 national events offer a fascinating insight into some of the country’s leading social science research and how it influences our social, economic and political lives. The University of Surrey’s contributions aim to promote awareness of its social science research to new audiences with the ultimate aim of building the real-world impact of that research.