Arts, humanities and social sciences: Why should we care?
A British Academy Panel Discussion
http://www.britac.ac.uk/events/2010/ArtsHumanitiesandSocialSciences.cfm
6.00-7.30pm, followed by a drinks reception
Monday, 20 September 2010
Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1 5AG
PANELLISTS
Chair: Professor Peter Hennessy FBA, Queen Mary, University of London
The Rt Hon David Willetts MP, Minister for Universities and Science
Dame Hazel Genn, DBE, QC, FBA, Dean, Faculty of Laws, University College
London
Sir Adam Roberts KCMG, PBA , President of British Academy and Emeritus
Professor of International Relations, University of Oxford
Further speaker to be added
What do the arts, humanities and social sciences do for the UK? Are they
a luxury we can no longer afford? Has the university sector grown too
big? Are only science and engineering vital to our economy?
In an attempt to answer these questions, the British Academy recently
published a booklet, Past Present and Future, exploring the economic,
social and cultural contribution research and scholarship in these areas
makes to the UK’s health, wealth and international reputation. It also
contains ten case studies that illustrate this impact, ranging from the
way research on different kinds of social disadvantage influenced the
billion pound Sure Start initiative to how Nicholas Stern’s seminal report
on climate change has influenced government policies around the world.
The panellists will seek to appraise how these different kinds of “public
value” can be measured and what is at stake if there are major cuts to
public investment in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Attendance is free, but registration is required and seats will be
allocated on arrival. To register please visit our website. Please
register early to avoid disappointment.
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