Research by academic staff from the Management School is featured in these exhibits in the Festival of Social Science 2025 Research Arcade:
Helping Young Workers to Prosper
Learn about how young people’s experiences of the labour market shape their careers, earnings, health and wellbeing in this infographic exhibit exploring the findings of the 'Transitions of Young Workers' project.
Led by Professor Jason Heyes, University of Sheffield
Meanwhile Art Spaces: Working in the In-between
Explore the sanctuary of creativity that is an artists’ studio in this immersive installation looking at the everyday realities of working as an artist in a ‘meanwhile space’.
Led by Dr Gabriella Cioce and PhD candidate Hayley Reid, University of Sheffield
How to Achieve a Healthy and Sustainable Diet
Join nutrition experts at this exhibit exploring evidence-based advice on how to improve the healthiness and sustainability of your diet.
Led by Dr Jordan Beaumont, Sheffield Hallam University and colleagues from the SHU Food Research Cluster
The Wall of Compassion
Add your 'brick' to the 'Wall of Compassion' and talk to our researchers about how together we can build more compassionate, empathetic, and supportive workplaces.
Led by Dr Cristian Vasquez and Sofia Topakas, University of Sheffield
Also at the Research Arcade, you can play a giant board game about digital exclusion, help create Sheffield's 'Quilt of Welcome', learn about the global history of workers' rights, meet Robopeep the robotic sheepdog, find out how to improve the healthiness and sustainability of your diet, and get cozy in our graphic novel reading corner.
Opening Times:
Friday 31 October | 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 1 November | 11am - 4pm
Sunday 2 November | 11am - 4pm
Visit the Festival of Social Science 2025 webpage for details of all exhibits.