Academy of Social Sciences

Have you read our report 📖, published last year, which highlights the vitally important yet under-explored role of the social sciences in the UK’s current research, development & innovation system? Download and read➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

Are you a journal editor looking to increase equality, diversity and inclusion within your publication? This month’s recommended EDI publishing resource from @sagepub.com examines some of the steps editors can take to take action on EDI. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/esrc-project...

“…interest has increasingly focused on how the government’s EU reset might be used to enhance growth.” In this blog✍️ for our Good Growth Hub, Prof Sarah Hall (cam.ac.uk & @ukandeu.bsky.social) explores the UK-EU reset and the impact it could have on increasing growth. acss.org.uk/good-growth-...

This month’s list of consultations & inquiries from the UK’s 4 legislatures & governments that require #socialscience evidence include consultations on increasing police productivity, economic growth, social security spending & more. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-monit...

Have you read this blog✍️ by Stewart Lansley, @uob-policystudies.bsky.social, which explores good and bad wealth accumulation and the impact of growing wealth inequality on the economy and public services yet? Read more➡️ acss.org.uk/wealth-accum...

Contemporary Social Science Journal of the Academy of Social Sciences. An interdisciplinary and international journal that publishes theoretical, empirical and pragmatic research across social sciences and related disciplines.

We are delighted that @prt1969.bsky.social will be joining @dgbailey.bsky.social as Co-Editor in Chief of our journal @cssjournal.bsky.social. We look forward to working with them both to see the journal continue to develop & grow. More info about the journal📚➡️

Are you interested in finding out what social science research can tell us about addressing challenges surrounding living standards & “levelling up”? Explore our hub for evidence-based insights from social scientists on this topic➡️ acss.org.uk/campaign-for...

Are you looking for advice & guidance on making your events more inclusive? This month’s recommended EDI events resource includes tips on how to make online & offline meetings more accessible & inclusive for deaf people & those with hearing loss. ➡️ acss.org.uk/esrc-project...

Designing and Assuring Equitable AI in Public Services - with Reema Patel As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more deeply integrated into UK public services — from healthcare and social support to policing, education and welfare…

Are you interested in the use of AI in the public sector? Watch the recording of our recent webinar with @ukevaluation.bsky.social & @the-sra.org.uk to hear @reemaspatel.bsky.social discuss how AI systems are currently deployed in public service delivery.
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Social scientists📣 @nuffieldfoundation.org has opened applications for its Racial Diversity UK Fund and is looking for bold proposals that seek to understand the barriers and pathways to a racially just and inclusive society.⏰Deadline is 6 Oct. More info ➡️ www.nuffieldfoundation.org/news/migrati...

⭐New blog⭐In this blog✍️for our Good Growth Hub, the team behind the Nature Recovery and Regional Development (NaRReD) project at @exeter.ac.uk demonstrate how natural infrastructure can help to create a more resilient & sustainable economy for the UK.
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Contemporary Social Science Journal of the Academy of Social Sciences. An interdisciplinary and international journal that publishes theoretical, empirical and pragmatic research across social sciences and related disciplines.

The Academy’s journal @cssjournal.bsky.social has open calls for papers for special issues on place leadership, just transitions, the beer brewing industry, the changing nature of the civic university, & the EU & UK 10 years on from the referendum. Find out more➡️

Our webinar exploring the impact of AI in the financial sector, in partnership with @ukevaluation.bsky.social & @the-sra.org.uk, has been rescheduled for 15 Oct. Join Jonathan Hall who will explore the risks & opportunities that AI presents in the financial sector. acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

Excited to see the outcome of this EDI intervention from @royalstatsoc.bsky.social which received funding as part of our collaborative EDI Project with our member social science societies and the Economic and Social Research Council. Find out more below ⬇️

Comment and Analysis – Academy of Social Sciences Evidence-based commentary commissioned by the Academy and Campaign from leading academics, policymakers and practitioners.

Are you interested in what social science research & evidence can tell us about addressing societal and policy challenges? Explore our library of evidence-based commentary✍️ from leading social scientists on our website⬇️

Are you a social science society thinking about setting up & running your own grants programme but don’t know where to start? We’ve produced some advice based on our experience of delivering the EDI small grants programme as part of our joint EDI Project. ➡️ acss.org.uk/wp-content/u...

How can infrastructure help achieve good growth? In this blog @michaelkenny.bsky.social & @ojgarling.bsky.social make the case for investment in the UK’s infrastructural ecosystem as a way to achieve a sustainable & geographically equitable pattern of economic growth. acss.org.uk/the-role-of-...

Social scientists📣 @sdruk.bsky.social is inviting applications for fellowships to conduct innovative, impact-focused research using smart data to address real-world challenges. ⏰The deadline for applications is 23 September 2025. Find out more ⬇️ www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

In this event, in partnership with the University of Exeter and chaired by Baroness Minette Batters, Professor Matt Lobley, Dr Rebecca Weeler and Christine Malseed discussed the challenges and potential policy solutions to building resilient rural communities. Resilient rural communities: is there a looming mental health crisis?

Are you interested in how we can build resilient rural communities? Watch this event recording from our archive, where our panel, chaired by Baroness Minette Batters, discussed the challenges and potential policy solutions to this issue.
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As part of our joint EDI Project, @discoverecon.bsky.social shared their learning from running an event with students from state schools to help increase their interest in studying economics at university & reduce gender & socio-economic disparities within the field. acss.org.uk/edi-project-...

Have you read this blog which suggests that a different kind of capitalism is key to creating good growth? In this piece, Prof Simon Collinson highlights some of the signs of failure within our current system & offers some recommendations for ways forward. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/a-more-inclu...

Social scientists📣The UK Government’s Home Office is looking for a new Chief Scientific Adviser to lead on science advice for the department.⏰The deadline for applications is midday 28 July. Find out more➡️ www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...

Congratulations to the social scientists elected to the Fellowship of the @britishacademy.bsky.social, incl. many AcSS Fellows, & a special congratulations to Prof Susan Smith FAcSS @sjs1869.bsky.social who has been announced as the BA’s 32nd President. www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/agm-wel...

Did you miss our recent webinar in partnership with @ukevaluation.bsky.social & @the-sra.org.uk on equitable AI in public services? Catch up on the recording to hear @reemaspatel.bsky.social discuss how evaluation can help ensure that data-driven technologies work for everyone.
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This month’s policy update provides analysis of both the UK Government’s comprehensive spending review and their industrial strategy, as well as setting out priorities for the Academy following the publication of both documents. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-updat...

Climate and Sustainability Hub – Academy of Social Sciences Climate change and sustainability are multifaceted challenges with wide-ranging global social, political and economic impacts. This hub showcases some of the best evidence-based social science…

Did you know we have a range of expert analysis & evidence-based commentary from leading social scientists offering informed perspectives that help deepen our understanding of the effects of the climate crisis? Explore our climate hub for more➡️

Social scientists have skills and knowledge that are in demand across a range of sectors leading to a variety of interesting and rewarding careers. Explore our interviews with social scientists to see where a career in social science could take you➡️ acss.org.uk/category/im-...

From the archive: in this guest feature Prof Karen Bickerstaff, Lead on the @accessnetwork.bsky.social report Making a Net Zero Society – Follow the Social Science, highlights how social science insights are essential to securing rapid societal change for a net zero UK. acss.org.uk/a-new-look-a...

This month’s list of consultations & inquiries from the UK’s 4 legislatures & governments that require #socialscience evidence include consultations on healthy ageing, higher education & funding, trade, transport, & more. Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-monit...

In this webinar, chaired by Dr Matthew Niblett, Professor Charles Musselwhite FAcSS, Dr Siobhan Campbell FAcSS and Professor Iain Docherty FAcSS, discussed the potential carbon, health and social benefits of reduced car use and how these can be delivered in transport policy. Transport: Bridging the gap between research evidence and political/public action

Are you interested in how social science insights can inform transport policy🚆? Watch the recording of our webinar with Dr Matthew Niblett, @charliemuss.bsky.social, Dr Siobhan Campbell (nmisgroup.bsky.social) & @iaindocherty.bsky.social to find out more📽️➡️