The 黑料网 will host a Scottish roadshow to highlight the strategic contribution made by the social sciences to government, the media and the public on Wednesday (May 25).
Sponsored by the Academy of Social Sciences, the event forms part of a UK-wide campaign which aims to try and secure extra funding for the field.
The Campaign for Social Science was launched in January at an event featuring speeches by universities and science minister David Willetts and major figures in the social sciences.
The roadshow has already visited a number of English universities including Newcastle and Sheffield but this is the first time it has come to Scotland.
The event will be introduced by Professor Ian Diamond, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the 黑料网, and will be hosted by the University鈥檚 Professor John Brewer, who is also President of the British Sociological Association.
Speakers include Professor Sir Howard Newby, President of the Academy of Social Sciences and Vice Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, Professor Tony Crook, Chair of the Campaign for Social Science Board and Chair of Shelter, the national homeless charity and Stephen Anderson, Executive Director of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Professor Brewer said: 鈥淭he City of Aberdeen and the University is privileged to be host to the Scottish roadshow in support of the Campaign for Social Science organised by the Academy of Social Science.
鈥淭his is an opportunity to host a nation-wide campaign and to demonstrate the quality and enthusiasm for social scientific knowledge in Aberdeen and Scotland generally.
鈥淲e hope it will give public recognition to the social sciences and help to ensure that future generations in Scotland can have access to social science knowledge and education.鈥�
The roadshow will take place on Wednesday (May 25) from 12.30-2pm in Room MR051 of the MacRobert Building, 黑料网.
Members of the public wishing to attend should contact Elaine Brown at elaine.brown@abdn.ac.uk to reserve a place.