This year the festival coincides with the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow. The importance of environmental issues is recognised by the ESRC and the festival has committed to showcasing a substantial variety of events focussing on climate change and environmental social science studies. The University of Warwick will be running 14 events this year – a mix of online, hybrid and in-person on topics from climate change, consent, Covid, identity to childbirth and fake drugs. The full programme with how to get involved can be found on Warwick Institute of Engagement ESRC 2021

An exciting showcase from Coventry's global restaurants around the history, ingredients, preparation and meanings of dishes and beverages used for celebrations by different cultures.

“Film is … probably the best option if you actually want to change the world, not just re-decorate it.”
— Banksy
The Midlands’ first international festival of social justice film is filled with compelling and thought-provoking screenings and explores their potential to change the world by opening them up fully for discussion through high-powered, expert-filled, panels following every screening. The festival is about harnessing the power of film to entertain, educate and inspire change; to nudge us to do as well as think and feel with the opportunity to reflect and discuss.