Understanding Society Scientific Conference 2025

The Understanding Society Scientific Conference 1-3 July 2025 is now open for registrations. With over 90 presenters across 25 sessions, the Conference will also feature three prestigious key notes from leading experts in their fields. Professor Anne McMunn, from University College London, will present Studying Care from a Lifecourse perspective: The importance of Understanding Society; Professor Tak Wing Chan, University College London will present Social Diversity and Community Cohesion: Evidence from Understanding Society; and Professor Michaela Benzeval, University of Essex, will present Families in Understanding Society.

Full details of the programme and how to register are here on our special Conference website

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