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Join us on campus for an immersive exploration of the Netflix hit TV drama 'Adolescence,' which has gripped audiences and sparked national conversation.
Step into the World of Adolescence: Live Screening and Workshops.
This on-campus event includes an exclusive screening of the first episode of Adolescence in our newly refurbished campus cinema, followed by academic-led workshops in Criminology, Psychology and Film and Media.
Each session will offer a real taste of university learning, combining discussion, analysis and hands-on activity. You'll examine real-world stories and challenges behind the drama and will analyse themes and techniques that make Adolescence such a powerful reflection of modern youth culture.
Workshops
Criminology
With vulnerable individuals making up an increasing proportion of those entering the Criminal Justice System, the police custody suite has become a critical site for intervention. Explore how Adolescence captures moments of pressure and decision-making in police custody. Led by an expert criminologist, you’ll look at how vulnerability, age and discretion shape real-world responses, and what this means for justice and human rights.
Psychology
Uncover the psychology behind the series’ most talked-about themes, from the “manosphere” and online subcultures to the roots of violent behaviour. Specifically, we'll explore the evolution of male behaviours associated with mating contests and see how this interacts with online social worlds to create issues highlighted by the TV drama.
Film and Media
Get hands-on with camera equipment to discover how the episode’s continuous one-take style was achieved. Learn about moving camera techniques like Steadicam operation, experiment with different roles behind the lens, and uncover the creative choices that make this production so powerful.
Participants will have the option to engage in the criminology and psychology workshops as a combined experience or can take part in the film and media workshop instead.
This dynamic and practical event will give you a deeper understanding of how the series explores identity, society and the digital age – and will show how each subject area applies theory to the world around us.
Schedule
Arrival – 11:30am
Cinema – 11:40am–12:45pm
Lunch – 12:45pm–1:30pm
Afternoon sessions 1:30pm–3pm
Seats are limited, book now to experience Adolescence like never before, and see how your future in Criminology, Psychology or Film and Media could begin here.
We accept group bookings from Year 12 and Year 13 school or college students, as well as individual registrations from interested enquirers.
Disclaimer: Please be advised that the Netflix series Adolescence has a UK age rating of 15 and is suitable only for persons aged 15 and over. The episode being screened includes themes of discrimination, language, and violence, which may be distressing for younger audiences.
For any questions, please email student.recruitment@sunderland.ac.uk.