A call for papers for the Social Pathologies of Contemporary Civilization conference “Enduring the Social Pathologies of (Late) Modernity: From Diagnosis towards Metanoia” is underway.  

The first Dementia Lifeworlds Symposium took place on Wednesday 29th November at UCC and was an occasion for the research project team to bring ideas on the table, to explore and establish common ground, and to share interests and ideas.

On 25-26 November Collective Social Futures hosted the second Festival of Social Science, including an evening of music and the spoken word, followed by a full-day symposium showcasing social science research. Highlights included a keynote presentation from Professor Linda Connolly (Maynooth University) and wonderful performances at the Shtepps (pictured).

On 18 November Professor Mimi Sheller presented a paper on migration, mobility justice and borders as part of the launch of EUROBORDERWALKS project. This three-year project is led by Professor Maggie O'Neill and funded through the IRC Advanced Laureate Awards programme. 

Mycelial, an Open Clasp Theatre Company Film written by Catrina McHugh, was screened in The Shtepps on Thursday 24^th October. This was followed by a panel discussion, chaired by Professor Maggie O'Neill, Director of Collective Social Futures. 

On 16 October UCC Futures – Collective Social Futures and ISS21 hosted a seminar on volunteering research and practice in Ireland.

On 25-26 November 2024 UCC Futures: Collective Social Futures will host the second Festival of Social Science, including an evening of music and performance and a full-day symposium showcasing social science research across UCC.

Prof Bren A. LeFrançois, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada presented a seminar on the theme of mad studies, followed by a discussion with social work students and other participants on the implications of mad studies for professional practice.

Professor Diane Reay, University of Cambridge gave the keynote address at the launch of an important new book by the ISS21 REACT Cluster and UCC – Collective Social Futures on Thursday 12th September.