Academy of Social Sciences

The We Society Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social…

The We Society podcast🎙️is brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences in association with the @nuffieldfoundation.org and @leverhulme.ac.uk.  Listen, subscribe & find out more👂➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...

“Luck is central to our lives.” In the first episode of season 10 of the We Society podcast🎙️ Will Hutton is joined by @richardwiseman.bsky.social to discuss how we can use psychology to create our own good fortune and become luckier. Listen now👂➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...

With #IWD2026 coming up soon why not learn more about some of our amazing women Fellows who are leaders in their field of social science. You can find out more about their work and impact on our website➡️ acss.org.uk/category/mee...

Achieving Good Growth Hub – Academy of Social Sciences This hub showcases research and insights from the social sciences to offer informed perspectives on how the UK might best address its challenges around growth and productivity – but also how this…

Are you interested in how the UK can achieve growth that is fair, inclusive, carefully targeted & environmentally sustainable? Explore our hub for evidence-based social science research & insights on how the UK might achieve 'good growth'.➡️

Interested in where a career in social science could lead? Natasha studied Psychology & Social Anthropology at uni & is now Government Social Researcher at the Ministry of Defence. This #NationalCareersWeek find out more about how she uses social science in her role➡️ acss.org.uk/natasha-mart...

Careers in Social Science – Academy of Social Sciences Social scientists work in a range of roles in a variety of sectors including in business, in the public sector and for charities. Studying social science at school and beyond brings knowledge, skills…

Are you interested in studying social science but are unsure where a career might lead? This #NationalCareersWeek explore our careers hub for more information on the skills you can develop and where a career in social science could take you.

Meet the chair: Prof @timleunig.bsky.social, Chief Economist at @nestauk.bsky.social, will be chairing our webinar on 29 April exploring what social science research can tell us about the relationship between happiness, wellbeing & economic growth. Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

The We Society Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social…

The We Society podcast🎙️is brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences in association with the @nuffieldfoundation.org and @leverhulme.ac.uk.  Listen, subscribe & find out more👂➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...

Can we make our own luck? Season 10 of the We Society podcast🎙️is here! In the first episode host Will Hutton is joined by psychologist @richardwiseman.bsky.social to discuss the importance of humour, the benefits of magic & how we can become luckier. Listen now👂➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...

Did you know economics, law, politics, business studies and geography are among the top 10 disciplines for lifetime graduate earnings? This #NationalCareersWeek find out more about the importance of social science careers in principle 8 of our report: acss.org.uk/publications...

I’m a social scientist: Tom is a Subject Advisor at @CambridgeOCR, where he advises & supports teachers to teach Cambridge OCR qualifications in sociology & criminology. Learn more about his career & explore more about where social science could take you ➡️ acss.org.uk/tom-genillard/

Are you fascinated by people, communities & society? Do you want to help solve some of the greatest challenges facing our world? Then studying social science may well be for you. This #NationalCareersWeek explore more about careers in social science on our website➡️ acss.org.uk/what-is-soci...

Has AI already transformed research assessment? It’s your last chance to register for our webinar where @rpwatermeyer.bsky.social will present findings from a recent study of how generative AI is impacting the UK's Research Excellence Framework 2029. Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

The We Society Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social…

The We Society podcast🎙️is brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences in association with the @nuffieldfoundation.org and @leverhulme.ac.uk.  Listen, subscribe & find out more👂⬇️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...

With only 2 days to go until season 10 of the We Society podcast🎙️launches, we’re excited to unveil our new artwork and trailer! Fancy a taste of what’s to come? Hear from our host Will Hutton on why you should join us for season 10. Don’t forget to subscribe!👂➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...

“We need to think carefully about how we can train AI systems in a way which maximises human agents and allows us to maintain autonomy.” Watch Prof Chris Summerfield, @summerfieldlab.bsky.social, explore the ways AI can influence people & the risks this poses for society. acss.org.uk/news/watch-h...

Are you interested in how government could further strengthen its use of social science evidence in its policymaking and delivery processes? Our recently published report📖highlights a set of 12 recommendations with the aim of improving outcomes for citizens. 📖 ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

“Where early alignment occurs, benefits compound.” Have you read this new blog for our Good Growth Hub by Prof Feng Li, @bayesbschool.bsky.social, exploring whether we are any closer to capitalising on the AI revolution to create tangible economic gains yet? Read now✍️➡️ acss.org.uk/the-ai-actio...

Special Issue Call for Papers: Circular Economy Innovation A special issue of Contemporary Social Science on circular economy innovation

Social scientists📣Are you interested in circular economy innovation? The Academy’s journal has an open call for papers for a special issue exploring realistic context-sensitive understandings of circular economy transformation. ⏰ Closes 1 Oct. ➡️

There’s only a week to go until our webinar where @rpwatermeyer.bsky.social will present findings from a recent study of how generative AI is impacting the UK's Research Excellence Framework 2029. Don’t miss out, register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

The We Society Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social…

The We Society podcast🎙️is brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences in association with the @nuffieldfoundation.org and @leverhulme.ac.uk.  Listen, subscribe & find out more👂➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...

To celebrate season 10 of the We Society podcast launching next week, the team behind the podcast have shared their 10 favourite episodes which they feel showcase some of the best insights from social science that help to make our society a better place. Happy listening👂➡️ acss.org.uk/news/spotlig...

Social Sciences Impact Conference 2026 Today’s rapidly-changing world is full of uncertainty – political shifts, rising global tensions and conflicts, the advance of AI and cybersecurity threats, the climate crisis, health and biosecurity…

There’s only a month to go until the 2026 Social Sciences Impact Conference, Impact in Motion: Navigating Uncertainty, Creating Change, at @socsci.ox.ac.uk. This year’s programme will explore how social science research can generate meaningful change in society.

AI, automation, and the future of work A special issue of Contemporary Social Sciences on

The Academy’s journal has an open call for papers for a special issue on AI, automation & the future of work from various dimensions, incl. labour market restructuring, ethical challenges & governance frameworks, employee productivity & more. Closes 1 Oct.

Achieving Good Growth Hub – Academy of Social Sciences This hub showcases research and insights from the social sciences to offer informed perspectives on how the UK might best address its challenges around growth and productivity – but also how this…

Are you interested in social science perspectives on the UK’s challenges around growth & productivity? Looking for something to add to your ‘to listen to’ list? Our Good Growth hub highlights a number of We Society podcast episodes exploring themes of growth.👂➡️

Future Leaders Fellowships: round 11 Funding to support ambitious research and innovation across UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s remit. You must be a researcher or innovator who is looking to establish or transition to independence.

Are you an early career social science researcher or innovator looking to transition to independence, or developing your own original & ambitious plans within a commercial setting? Round 11 of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships is now open! ⏰ Closes 16 June 2026. ➡️

Have you read our report📖 published jointly with @sagepub.com, which demonstrates how the social sciences are contributing to the wellbeing of the UK through 8 broad principles supported with evidence & case studies yet? Download➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

Fellows – Academy of Social Sciences Our Fellows’ expertise covers the breadth of the social sciences, and their practice and research addresses some of the major challenges facing communities, society, places and economies.

Our Fellowship comprises 1,700 leading social scientists, elected for their outstanding contribution to social science, working in academia, the public, private & third sectors, and their expertise covers the breadth of the social sciences. Explore our Fellows directory for more acss.org.uk/fellows/

⭐New webinar⭐ Are you interested in how increasing wellbeing & happiness can lead to economic growth? Join Prof @timleunig.bsky.social, Lara Fleischer, Prof Nigel O'Leary, Gary Gillespie & Prof Sabina Alkire on 29 April to discuss just that. Register now💻️➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

Where could studying social science take you? Alex studied anthropology & now works as a policy advisor in the civil service. Read our interviews with social scientists to see the variety of careers that studying social science can lead to➡️ acss.org.uk/category/im-...