A fishbowl experiment of voices in flux

Join us for an experimental workshop bringing together researchers, practitioners, and collaborators to imagine the future of Science, Technology and Society (STS) in Cambridge.

Through a fishbowl conversation — an open, rotating discussion format — we will reflect on who we are as a community and how we might work together to shape a shared research agenda. This participatory method challenges hierarchies and invites diverse perspectives to co-create knowledge and connections across disciplines.

Together, we will explore two guiding questions: • Cambridge as a science-led city: what does Science Technology and Society look like in Cambridge?’ • What would a science technology and society studies research program look like in Cambridge?

The outcomes will inform the development of the new Science and Technology Studies Cambridge Network (SCaN) — a growing interdisciplinary community linking researchers across the University and beyond.

Preliminary programme

12:00 – 12:30 | Welcome lunch

12:30 – 13:45 | Fishbowl 1: Cambridge as a science-led city

14:00 – 15:20 | Fishbowl 2: Building a Cambridge STS research agenda

15:20 – 16:20 | Group work: themes and collaborations

16:20 – 17:00 | Debrief and next steps

17:00 onwards | Drinks and networking

Why a fishbowl?Academic conversations often reproduce hierarchies that limit creative exchange. The fishbowl offers an inclusive, dynamic space for many voices — a simple experiment to rethink how we talk, listen, and collaborate. Check the Q&A below for more information and/or the detailed programme in this link.

*This event is organised by the STS Cambridge Network (SCaN) with funding from the University of Cambridge – West Hub Small Grants Programme. Image Marcel van Hove

Ticket information
Join us for a dynamic fishbowl event exploring Science, Technology and Society in Cambridge!

You can attend the full day or select individual sessions that interest you. Please select the Base ticket and the add-ons that you want (select all-access pass to attend to the full session in one click).