RMF2012 Abstracts

Session: Monday 2nd July PM (15.30 - 17.00)

Title: Complexity Science Meets Social Science

Name: Alison Cooper

Affiliation: University of Surrey


Abstract Details

The session will introduce what complexity science means to social scientists. It will look at how the methods can be applied to and are informed by social questions.

It will aim to provide an overview of key methods and concepts, and consider the challenges of research and communication through exploring the application of novel techniques at disciplinary interfaces.

Taster case studies will be presented to demonstrate the range of methods, questions and approaches. They will cover topics such as trust in communities and modelling the London riots, using techniques from maths, geography, theoretical physics, computer modelling, psychology and social science.


Presentation downloads

Presenter: Seth Bullock

Complexity Science as Magic Feather

Presenter: Alison Cooper

Complexity Science Meets Social Science


The level of the session is: Accessible

Presentation details

Presenter 1

Start time: 15:30

Presentation title: Complexity Science in the Real World Network

Author: Miss Alison Cooper

Affiliation: Network Coordinator

Presenter 2

Start time: 15:35

Presentation title: Complexity Science Methods at the Social Sciences Interface

Author: Professor Seth Bullock

Affiliation: University of Southampton

Presenter 3

Start time: 16:05

Presentation title: Modelling Psychological Concepts of Trust

Author: Dr Nick Shryane

Affiliation: University of Manchester

Presenter 4

Start time: 16:30

Presentation title: Spatial Analysis Modelling of the London Riots

Author: Dr Hannah Fry

Affiliation: UCL

Presenter 5

Start time: 17:00

Presentation title: Q&A

Author: Dr Frank Schiller

Affiliation: University of Surrey