Academy of Social Sciences

Our new report highlights findings from our major project exploring the evidence infrastructures, approaches & mindsets in UK Government. It highlights identified needs, potential benefits & recommendations for giving a wider and richer mix of evidence more weight. ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

“Social science in general, & education in particular, holds transformative potential to advance climate justice & sustainability.” In this blog✍️Dr Meng Tian highlights the central role of sustainability education in addressing the climate emergency. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/global-citiz...

Our new report📖 published today highlights a set of 12 recommendations which would strengthen the UK Government’s use of evidence in policymaking & delivery, with the purpose of improving outcomes for citizens. Find out more & download the report ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/new-aca...

In case you missed it: in our recent webinar💻 Jonathan Hall shared his insight on the risks & opportunities of #AI on the financial sector. This was part of a series on AI organised in partnership with @ukevaluation.bsky.social & @thesra.bsky.social. Watch the recording➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-e...

Are you looking for advice on how to embed an effective inclusivity culture within your organisation? This month’s recommended EDI governance resource outlines practical ways to grow diverse leaders, with good transferable advice, especially around mentoring. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences – Academy of Social Sciences November 2025

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences is a joint publication with @sagepub.com and demonstrates how the social sciences are contributing to the wellbeing of the UK through 8 broad principles supported with evidence & case studies. Download the report 📖➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

UK social science plays a vital role in shaping policy internationally. Research led by Prof Lucie Cluver on young people affected by AIDS in Africa has led to major systemic social change with ‘cash plus care’ services delivered to 2.5+ million in 10+ countries. ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

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📣 @ukri.org has pre-announced funding for metascience research into more effective ways of conducting and supporting research & development, including how the adoption of AI is impacting the research landscape. ⏰Opens 12 Feb 2026. Find out more➡️

This month’s recommended EDI networking community resource is @royalstatsoc.bsky.social Celebrating Diversity SIG which aims to celebrate the work of historically underserved groups in statistics & enhance representation. Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/esrc-project...

“Without it [social science], science risks becoming detached from society." ICYMI: Julia Gillard, Chair of @giwlkings.bsky.social, discussed the vital role of social science in a divided world in this year’s Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture. Watch📽️➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-t...

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences – Academy of Social Sciences November 2025

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences is a joint publication with @sagepub.com and demonstrates how the social sciences are contributing to the wellbeing of the UK through 8 broad principles supported with evidence & case studies. Download the report📖➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

Social science facilitates innovation which benefits society. E.g. @worldpop-uos.bsky.social produces data on population distributions at high spatial resolutions, enabling governments to target interventions & drive sustainable development across a range of areas.➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

“This is where the social sciences matter.” Have you read our new guest feature✍️ by Prof Feng Li, @bayesbschool.bsky.social, on the challenges & opportunities for the UK Government in relation to AI yet? Read here➡️ acss.org.uk/britains-los...

The latest open access papers in our journal📚 @cssjournal.bsky.social explore various topics including industrial strategy & policy, air pollution, citizen science, & the future of mobility, regional development, family resources & more. Find out more➡️

Interested in intergenerational economic injustice? This episode of The Briefing Room features two of our Fellows @janefalkingham.bsky.social FAcSS and @bobbyduffy.bsky.social FAcSS discussing just that. Find out more and catch up ⬇️

Did you miss our webinar last month where Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton discussed the contemporary relevance of the social sciences?
Watch now➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-t...

Embedding inclusivity in funding opportunities helps to create an inclusive & fair funding system. This month’s recommended EDI funding resource is a good example of how one social science society is monitoring EDI data in relation to their funding activities. ➡️ acss.org.uk/esrc-project...

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences – Academy of Social Sciences November 2025

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences is a joint publication with @sagepub.com and demonstrates how the social sciences are contributing to the wellbeing of the UK through 8 broad principles supported with evidence & case studies. Download the report📖➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

Social science is an area of competitive strength for the UK, with our social science departments & research being the envy of many parts of the world. In the REF 2021 exercise 80% of social science research was rated world leading or internationally excellent. ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

In this month’s policy update, we comment on the key points from the recent budget & the potential implications for research & innovation, plus an overview of the recently published review of curriculum and assessment arrangements in England. ➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-updat...

There's only a couple of days until our webinar in partnership with @ukevaluation.bsky.social & @thesra.bsky.social where Jonathan Hall will explore the impact of AI in the financial sector.
📅 5 Dec
⏰ 11am-12.30pm
💻 Online
Don't miss out, register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

This month’s list of consultations & inquiries from the UK’s 4 legislatures & governments that require #socialscience evidence incl. consultations on local government reform, adult social care, circular economy strategy & more. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-monit...

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences – Academy of Social Sciences November 2025

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences is a joint publication with @sagepub.com and demonstrates how the social sciences are contributing to the wellbeing of the UK through 8 broad principles supported with evidence & case studies. Download the report📖➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

The social sciences are society’s ‘glue’ helping to tackle some of the most complex & pressing societal challenges. E.g. HateLab research led by @mattlwilliams.bsky.social has been directly embedded into the UK National Cyber Hate Crime Hub. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

Are you looking for advice & guidance on making your conferences more inclusive? This month’s recommended EDI events resource is a practical guide on creating and running inclusive conferences for event organisers. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/esrc-project...

Are you a journal editor looking to increase inclusivity within your publication? This month’s recommended EDI publishing resource from @sagepub.com outlines some of the steps editors can take to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion within their journals. ➡️ acss.org.uk/esrc-project...

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences – Academy of Social Sciences November 2025

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences is a joint publication with @sagepub.com and demonstrates how the social sciences are contributing to the wellbeing of the UK through 8 broad principles supported with evidence & case studies. Download the report📖➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

Social science seeks to understand evolving human systems in our increasingly complex world. As our new report sets out, the social sciences are popular, in demand, well-paid, vital to business, relevant to governments & inspiring to us all. Find out more📖➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences – Academy of Social Sciences November 2025

The contemporary relevance of the social sciences is a joint publication with @sagepub.com and demonstrates how the social sciences are contributing to the wellbeing of the UK through 8 broad principles supported with evidence & case studies. Download the report➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

UK social science delivers real-life impact at local, national & global scales. E.g. @usociety.bsky.social is one of the largest long-term panel studies in the world, drawing on data from approx. 40,000 UK households, & is used to inform solutions to a range of issues.➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...