Academy of Social Sciences

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-...

Are you interested in how generative AI is impacting the UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2029? There’s only 2 weeks to go until @rpwatermeyer.bsky.social joins our webinar to present findings on just that. Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

EDI Knowledge Sharing – Academy of Social Sciences Resources and learning to encourage and facilitate greater awareness of, and actions to support, EDI across member social science societies as part of the Academy’s joint EDI Project with the…

Are you a learned society looking to deliver inclusivity interventions but aren’t sure where to start? Explore our Q&As with social science learned societies sharing their insights and learnings from delivering their own EDI interventions for some good practice guidance➡️

“We’re living through a new era that requires a new response and a fresh look at the ways that technology potentially disempowers us.” Watch our webinar recording to hear Prof Chris Summerfield, @summerfieldlab.bsky.social, explore the different ways AI can influence us. acss.org.uk/news/watch-h...

What Works Centre (WWC) for local employment support Apply for funding to establish an independent What Works Centre (WWC) for local employment support.

Social scientists📣 are you interested in local employment support? ESRC has funding available to establish a What Works Centre to act as an evidence hub of what works to help people access, remain in, and thrive in work. ⏰Closes 19 May 2026. Find out more➡️

⭐New blog⭐ In this blog for our Good Growth hub, Prof Feng Li, @bayesbschool.bsky.social, explores whether we are any closer to capitalising on the AI revolution to create tangible economic gains a year since the AI Opportunities Action Plan launched. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/the-ai-actio...

Did you know three UK universities are in the top 10 universities in the world for social science? Explore our website to find out more about why the social sciences matter to individuals, communities and societies at large➡️ acss.org.uk/what-is-soci...

Why social science matters – Academy of Social Sciences Social science is highly relevant to helping us understand and manage many of the issues facing society, the environment, the economy and places, in the UK and internationally. They make a positive…

Social science is an area of competitive strength for the UK. In the Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 World University rankings, 3 UK universities have been ranked in the top 10 for social sciences. Find out more about why social science matters➡️

Social Science Societies – Academy of Social Sciences The Academy has 46 member social science societies. Each society is an independent organisation representing a social science discipline, area of study or profession.

Did you know we have 46 member social science societies who we work with to advocate for the social sciences? As a network we share expertise, learning and ideas and are a strong collective voice for social science. Find out more➡️

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…

Are you interested in how social sciences research can generate meaningful change in society? The University of Oxford’s 2026 Social Sciences Impact Conference, Navigating Uncertainty Creating Change, is taking place next month and will explore just that. ➡️

Metascience research grants round 2 Apply for funding to undertake cutting-edge Metascience research into more effective ways of conducting and supporting research and development (R&D), including the impact of AI and the challenges of…

Social scientists📣Are you interested in how to improve the research and development (R&D) ecosystem? @ukri.org has funding available for metascience research into more effective ways of conducting and supporting research & development.⏰Closes 23 Apr 2026. Find out more➡️

'Social sciences in the region, for the region: the Midlands’ is a joint publication between the Academy & Aston University, @unibirmingham.bsky.social, @dmu.ac.uk, @uniofleicester.bsky.social, @lborouniversity.bsky.social, @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, NTU & @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social.