Thinking Futures

A week long Festival to share and celebrate the research undertaken in the University of Bristol Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, running from November 5th to 9th.

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Mayoral debate and Festival launch

Professor Alex Marsh, Chairs the opening launch and panel discussion, to be held in The Great Hall, Wills Memorial Building.

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Opening launch and panel discussion:, Monday 5th November, 6pm-8.30pm

Making it easier to be British:

Professor Tariq Modood, SPAIS and Dr Varun Uberoi, Brunel University, Venue: Committee Room G, House of Lords, Westminster, London, SW1A 0PW

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Panel discussion: Thursday 8th November, 5pm-8.30pm

Explaining the Eurozone crisis

This event brings together a panel of experts on European affairs to discuss the events surrounding the Eurozone crisis..

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Chair: Professor Michelle Cini, Date: 7 November, 6.30-8pm

Torture, inhuman and degrading treatment: in no circumstances

This panel discussion will provide an insight into the character of, and background to, the prohibition against torture in international human rights law.

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Chair: Professor Steven Greer, Date: 9 November, 6.30-8pm

Thinking Futures

Thinking Futures is a week-long Festival to share and celebrate research from the University of Bristol's Faculty of Social Sciences and Law. The programme comprises a wide variety of events for the general public, schools, policy-makers and third sector organisations, held in Bristol and London.

Engage with our researchers and see how the social sciences inform key debates and advances in policy and practice for governments, education, charities, health services, legal systems, and public services around the globe.

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Applications to be part of the 2013 festival are warmly received from staff and students. More information can be found on the Centre for Public Engagement website.