The ESRC Festival of Social Science offers a fascinating insight into some of the country's leading social science research and how it influences our social, economic and political lives - both now and in the future.

Everyone - from schoolchildren to politicians - can take part in and hear about social science research in the Festival's many engaging events.

This celebration of the social sciences takes place across the UK - via public debates, conferences, workshops, interactive seminars, film screenings, virtual exhibitions and much more. This is the eleventh year that ESRC has held the Festival of Social Science and each year the Festival grows from strength to strength.

This year's Festival includes some excellent events on the Scottish Independence Referendum - Scottish independence and young people, What Does Scotland Think About Independence?, Rethinking Scotland’s Economy – exploring the alternatives and Security and an independent Scotland.

The Festival will be running from 2-9 November 2013.

For full event and booking information visit the ESRC Festival of Social Science website.