Festival of Social Science: Grainger Market

Discover the fascinating world of social science at Grainger Market!

What can Roman markets teach us? How could food waste benefit our communities? And could you balance a £100 million NHS budget?

Come along to the Festival of Social Science at Grainger Market on Thursday 22 October, 11am–3pm and find out!

Researchers from Newcastle University and Northumbria University, together with local community organisations, are bringing their research to life through a day of free, fun and interactive activities for everyone.

You can:

Step into a Roman market – try Roman maths and discover how markets worked 2,000 years ago.

Get hands-on with composting – explore how food waste can be transformed into something valuable for our communities.

Take charge of the NHS budget – become a budget holder and see if you can balance £100 million while making tough choices about healthcare priorities.

Get active for free – discover fun games and tools to help families stay active and healthy without spending a penny.

There’ll also be practical advice and support on money, wellbeing and more from Citizens Advice, Moneywise and other local organisations.

Whether you’re curious about the world around you, looking for something fun to do, or simply fancy trying something different, there’s something for everyone.

Best of all, it’s completely free! There’s no need to book or register – just drop into Grainger Market between 11am and 3pm and join the fun.

Come along, get involved and discover how social science can help us understand – and shape – the world around us.