Salford researchers to explore money, finance and the cost of living at free Festival of Social Science events

This year, the festival will run from Saturday, 17 October to Saturday, 7 November, with this year’s theme, ‘money, finance and the cost of living,’ examining how people approach financial giving, money habits and behaviours today. 

The event celebrates and explores the impact of social sciences on the city around us, through a lively programme created for everyone from families and schoolchildren, to the general public and professionals.

Professor Francine Morris, Associate Dean Research and Knowledge Exchange, Faculty of SHAPE (Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy), comments: “The Festival of Social Science is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the impact of our research on the world around us and to engage with the communities we serve. 

“This year’s programme offers a fascinating look at some of the social and economic issues shaping our lives, from money and financial behaviours to the wider cost-of-living challenges we face. We look forward to showcasing some of the impactful work our researchers here at the University are doing to support businesses, employers, policymakers and the general public.”

Events hosted by Salford academics include:

Wednesday, 21 October: 

• Can going green save you money? Dr Kate Han, Lecturer in Digital Business

Friday 23 October: 

• Ethical food and fair work: exploring the co-operative difference, Dr Pål Vik, Senior Research Fellow at Community Finance Solutions
• Be a money hero: smart choices with your budget, Dr Solmaz Rohani, Lecturer in Accounting

Tuesday 27 October: 

• Money matters: the family co-op fun day, Dr Pål Vik, Senior Research Fellow at Community Finance Solutions

Wednesday 28 October: 

• Let’s eat: are food delivery apps changing the way we eat - and at what cost? Dr Maria Kutar, Associate Professor
• What does a good life cost? Matthew Allen, Lecturer in Economics

Saturday 31 October: 

• Whose club is it anyway? Reclaiming football through co-ops, Dr Pål Vik, Senior Research Fellow at Community Finance Solutions

Tuesday 3 November: 

• Working longer, living harder? Pension change and women 60 years+, Dr Clare Edge, Community Psychology Researcher

Wednesday 4 November: 

• How do the climate and nature crises affect our standard of living and what can we do about it? Donna Cottrell, Postgraduate Academic Tutor

Thursday 5 November: 

• Choose your future: a real-life money challenge, Dr Solmaz Rohani, Lecturer in Accounting

Friday 6 November: 

• Rebuilding Britain's social fabric: a bulletin for Burnham, Maire Tracey, Senior Lecturer in Media Practice and Programme Leader for MA Documentary Production

The full programme, including event descriptions and booking links, can be found here: festivalofsocialscience.com 

All events are free to attend, but advance booking may be required.