University of Aberdeen Festival of Social Science

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Online festival showcasing social science research, including the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 US Presidential Election and its potential consequences, and populism movements in Africa.

Social Science remains central to confronting and meeting the most important challenges of our time, stretching from the local to the international. This includes the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 US Presidential Election and its potential consequences, and populism movements in Africa. In this the University of Aberdeen’s 525th anniversary year, the Festival of Social Science showcases the research being conducted on these topics and much more. We hope that you enjoy the exciting online programme the festival offers.