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Being Human Festival returns 10–19 November 2022.  The theme of this festival is about Breakthroughs

Lorna Gibson has invited Debbie Robbins to be part of this incredible festival later this year... We'll be updating you on here with videos, links, articles and information leading up to the festival! 

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Breakthroughs

In 2022 Being Human Festival will be thinking about ‘Breakthroughs’.

"We are not only interested in historic breakthroughs, however. After more than two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are all acutely conscious of the importance of scientific and medical breakthroughs – while also trying to break through the social, cultural, economic and psychological barriers it has created. 

From global healthcare to space exploration, many scientific and technological breakthroughs can transform the way we live, but the humanities help us to ask who benefits from such breakthroughs, and why? 

Breakthroughs could also be considered through methods and formats of public engagement. Can we break through to new inclusive practices, or new experimental methods through this year’s festival? Can we make ground-breaking connections and partnerships that mark a collaborative step forward? 

We invite researchers to explore the impact of breakthroughs – broadly conceived – in this year’s festival. Breaking new ground, and breaking down barriers is at the heart of what Being Human is all about, and fundamentally we’re on the lookout for fun, creative and innovative activities that open up the humanities for all to enjoy!"