ESRC Festival of Social Science (8 -16 March 2007) provides a fascinating insight into some of the country's leading research and how it influences our social, economic and political lives - both now and in the future.

WeD is contributing to this week with the following events

Monday 12 March 2007

Virtual Book Preview: Wellbeing in Developing Countries: from theory to research

Link to preview page.

For further information: Contact Jane French, 01225 384511, j.french@bath.ac.uk,

Friday 16 March 2007

Schools Activity Day: 'What is Wellbeing in Developing Countries?' Informal interactive sessions for year 12 and 13 students. For booking enquiries contact Jane French 01225 384511 or j.french@bath.ac.uk

Public Seminar: What is Wellbeing in Developing Countries?

The WeD Research Group studies International Development using a wellbeing approach. WeD looks at how people's values, needs and quality of life are constructed and influenced looking at four developing countries, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Thailand and Peru. The group argues that the concept of wellbeing provides new and innovative insights into how we are to understand and then create policy to deal with the challenges of poverty and development. This theme will be introduced by Allister McGregor, WeD director. James Copestake will discuss the “Dreams and nightmares” of the poor in Peru and Joe Devine will explore the relationship between democracy and wellbing in Bangladesh.

On campus at the University of Bath, 8West 2.5 (see campus map)
2.15pm until 4.05pm

For further information: Contact Jane French, 01225 384511, j.french@bath.ac.uk,

Further events for the ESRC Festival of Social Science