6.30pm Doors, 7pm Start
A fairer, healthier, more caring and sustainable society is entirely within our grasp. The new book by Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level and The Inner Level, shows us the way.
• How do we ensure that everyone has good health and receives the care they need?• How do we provide education that allows every child to flourish?• How do we ensure safety, justice and a sustainable environment for all?
Kate Pickett is a world-leading social scientist whose life’s work has been to identify the underlying causes of society’s most important problems – and the long-term solutions that will actually work.
In this inspiring book, she shows that to make a good society – in which everyone has what they need to be well, and everyone would be better off – we must prioritise the health, care, education and rehabilitation of those who have the least and suffer the most. This means confronting once and for all the fundamental problems of poverty and inequality that lie behind all the others.
Drawing on over three decades of evidence, and an array of proven solutions and real-world success stories from across the globe, The Good Society cuts to the essence of the challenges we face and presents us with a practical, galvanising, perspective-shifting vision for how to tackle them.
The conversation will be hosted by philosopher and social innovator Simon Duffy. 

Kate Pickett is Professor of Epidemiology at the University of York, where she leads the Public Health and Society Research Group. Her landmark book The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for Everyone, co-written with Richard Wilkinson, was an international bestseller, chosen by the Guardian as one of the 100 most influential books of the century and by the New Statesman as a top ten book of the decade.Simon Duffy is the Director of Citizen Network. His work focuses on the ideal of citizenship and how each of us can be fully equal and unique. Simon is a regular public speaker, writer and policy advisor.
EVENT FORMAT & INFORMATION

18:30 - Doors open
18:30-19:00 - Attendees arrive, get a drink if they like, and find a seat.
19:00-20:00 - The speakers will talk from the front of the room.
20:00-20:30 - Q+A with the audience where participation is optional.
20:30 approx. - Event ends, although attendees can leave at any time.

During the event attendees will be expected to sit and listen although if they need to stand or move around while listening there is space at the back to do so.

ACCESSIBILITY
There is detailed information about accessibility at the Foundry on their website here - https://foundrysu.com/accessibility

If you have any questions regarding accessibility for this event, please feel free to contact us at access@weareopus.org.

 14+ only. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds will be given for incorrectly booked tickets. 

Description

Foundry, situated within the Sheffield Students' Union on Western Bank, stands as a significant cultural asset for the city and beyond. It functions as a central hub for diverse events, drawing audiences from across the region for its varied programming. As a registered charity, its operations extend beyond commercial enterprise, contributing to the broader community's cultural landscape.

The venue's interior, recently refurbished, offers a dynamic environment where state-of-the-art sound and lighting installations create an immersive experience. The air often hums with anticipation before a performance, or vibrates with the deep thrum of bass during a club night. Throughout the spaces, the robust feel of modern fixtures and well-maintained surfaces speaks to a venue designed for both high energy and comfort.

Foundry is committed to accessibility, offering ground-level access, accessible restrooms, and dedicated viewing platforms for certain events, ensuring a welcoming environment for all patrons. The bars are known for their efficient service, providing a range of beverages from craft beers to cocktails without extensive waits. While a dedicated garden space isn't highlighted, the surrounding university grounds offer ample open air.

The programming at Foundry encompasses a broad spectrum of live entertainment, from musical performances spanning various genres to engaging comedy nights and thought-provoking literary gatherings. It regularly hosts both established touring acts and emerging local talent, alongside vibrant club nights that animate the space well into the evening.