Centre for Science Studies

Call for contributions: How to do STS?

PGR/ECR researchers are invited to register for an online event that explores the challenges of STS-informed interdisciplinary research. Deadline 14th February

Call for contributions: Workshop on Temporalities of Care in Conservation Environments

Applications now open for a workshop that will take place in January 2022

Nuclear Futures battles the elements

A report from the organisers on part one of a three-part event series, in which the team and the participants had to adapt quickly in the face of severe weather

Call for contributions: Workshop on Temporalities of Care in Conservation Environments

The term “Anthropocene” has scandalised humanity’s role in the destruction of planet earth and mobilised discourse and action in the face of climate catastrophe and biodiversity loss. Yet, scholars have recently problematised the sense of urgency invoked by the Anthropocene

In appreciation of Professor Andrew Webster, 1951-2021

We have learned with the greatest sadness of the death of our colleague, Professor Andrew Webster. Many members of Lancaster’s Centre for Science Studies knew Andrew and we feel deep sorrow at his loss. We wish to offer this appreciation

Nuclear Futures: Forthcoming CSS event

Nuclear Futures is the first of a new series of three CSS events designed to support and encourage interdisciplinary early career STS work at Lancaster and beyond. The second forthcoming event will explore the specific interdisciplinary challenges of doing early

Emerging into Emerita: Celebrating the work of Lucy Suchman and Maggie Mort

Just ahead of the summer break, the CSS hosted ‘Emerging into Emerita’, a conversational event which celebrated the work of Professor Lucy Suchman and Professor Maggie Mort, two scholars who have made such major contributions to a range of fields

Emerging into Emerita: June 18th

CSS is pleased to invite you to an event to celebrate Professor Maggie Mort and Professor Lucy Suchman becoming Professors Emeritae at Lancaster University. Titled ‘Emerging into Emerita’, this informal, online, intellectual get-together will stage a conversation between Lucy and