Social science forum

2009/10 semester 1 programme

Informal discussion on topics of interest to all those involved in social science teaching and research.

Sessions take place on alternate Wednesdays between 1 and 2pm in the Checkland Building, Falmer campus, room A501.

Date Session
14 October 2009 Professor Peter Squires
SASS, University of Brighton
'Shooting to kill? Critical questions for police armed response policy'
28 October 2009 Professor Colin Hay
Department of Politics, University of Sheffield
'Why do we hate politics?'
11 November 2009 Dr Aidan McGarry
SASS, University of Brighton
'Who speaks for Roma? Political representation of a transnational minority'
25 November 2009 Dr Rose Smith and Dr Lizzie Ward
SASS, University of Brighton
'Contesting knowledge, responsibility and care: recognising or colonising lay expertise?'
9 December 2009 Martin Jordan
SASS, University of Brighton
'Ecopsychology: tree-hugging or critical social theory?'
6 January 2010 Dr Derek Hook
Psychoanalysis@lse, London School of Economics
'How do we reach the trans-subjective? Logical time and the muddle of inter-subjectivity'
20 January 2010 Professor Michael Murray
Department of Psychology, Keele University
'Promoting social engagement among older people through community arts'

Location

Checkland Building, Falmer campus, room A501.
All staff and students are welcome to attend.

See map

Further details

If you have any suggestions for further sessions, or would like more details about the Social Science Forum please contact:

Mark Erickson
M.Erickson@brighton.ac.uk
School of Applied Social Science
Falmer Campus
University of Brighton
Tel 01273 644525