Taking a look back at Ai Weiwei's installation, 'Law of the Journey.' The artist critiques the inhumane way in which we treat refugees

Deepfakes are all over social media and AI is making them harder to spot than ever--we all need to have an extra critical eye. Thank you @brittanywong.bsky.social for adding my two cents to this excellent piece on the problem of deep fakes and why we can expect this problem to get much worse.

How can organisations use social science to encourage collective change? See how to target key audiences and how to choose the best mode of communication, as well as a useful check list

How to establish good record-keeping habits: ✔️Implement a systematic approach. E.g. Regular review of actions register ✔️Use a comprehensive agenda. E.g. Recurring items on safety and equity ✔️Understand legal obligations. E.g. Now & future socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

I've led evaluations in government and not-for-profits. Common issues include: ❌Recommendations from major reports not actioned ❌Minutes omit key decisions on safety & equity ❌Poor records management leads to negative health outcomes socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Dive into two case studies of state inquiries I led, which relied on current and historical records. These show how internal documents continue to have legal implications for decades, and how present-day agencies are accountable for the past. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Organisations can improve their record-keeping by adopting a systematic approach developed through social science research. Discover tips on documenting key decisions, understanding legal obligations, and keeping records safe

#Sociology study finds youth loneliness results "from the presence of unwanted connections." I.e. "Loneliness in a crowd... you’re surrounded by people who’ve got social connections but you’re actually really not happy with them & in some ways they’re quite negative" educationhq.com/news/are-sch...

"[I] will not be travelling to the United States right now because it feels very dangerous to do so." Travers, Prof of #Sociology and president elect of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport is trans person and they're not alone in refusing to risk travel www.msn.com/en-ca/news/c...?

Tiny homes on standard blocks are a must to help combat housing affordability. The fact governments have planning laws that restrict facades to a minimum spend or occupation size is mind blowing. ACT needs to be next. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Example of visual social science. Participants took photos of their walks, recorded audio field notes of their sensory experiences, annotated a Google map, and participated in interviews bsky.app/profile/docs... #socialscience #health

I really love these studies in @healthpromint.bsky.social that share young peoples views. Really nice methods and photos in this study. Fascinating theme around mobility as connection: "It is very lonely walking by yourself, even though it is a quick walk." academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...

‘CDP participants had to work "many more hours" in order to qualify for their payment, when compared to the equivalent city-based Jobactive Work for the Dole program’ www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

In The Sociology of Social Change, Piotr Sztompka argues that social change occurs when six elements come together: action, organisation, roles, inclusion, specialised groups, and local context. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Community learning addresses the socio-economic outcomes of community members through a long-term, life-long education program. Find out how local councils use social science to improve community programs socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

We worked with emergency services to stop people driving through floodwater. Use our framework to identify the causes of risky behaviour and how to design an intervention that encourages change socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Our social science project identified what stops people from voluntarily signing up to free rehabilitation programs. Programs can make it easier to sign-up, by reducing the number of steps, and simplifying referrals and eligibility requirements socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Here is an example of behavioural science in action. To reinforce the desired behaviour (only cross when green, walk left), the physical environment provides clear cues. This is known as choice architecture. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #behaviouralscience

Race, gender, and class inequalities are institutionally reproduced in the public service through formal practices (e.g. policies) and informal interactions (e.g. employee sanctions). See how this happens through written documents: socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology #socialpolicy

My research shows how the process in which government documents are negotiated and drafted ignores race inequity. This leads to poor racial literacy in the creation and governance of social policies. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Read an excerpt of my research on ‘Race at Work Within Social Policy.' I explore how lack of racial literacy maintains hegemonic diversity. That is, focusing on individualistic approaches, without dismantling racism and other structural inequities socialscienceinsight... #sociology #socialscience

Our research on historical and ongoing racial injustice provided a systematic way to review policy gaps and uncover how the state maintains systemic inequality. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

We reviewed state-sanctioned violence and policy failures affecting First Peoples. This includes analysis of 14,800 historical records, evaluation of 6 programs, and other public evidence. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

I led a multidisciplinary research team for a state inquiry into social injustice imposed on First Peoples. Here is how we used social science to deliver analysis of policy issues and state programs. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

'Effective leaders understand the deeper relevance of microinequities, rather than dismissing them as isolated events.' Read about how workplaces can proactively create an environment of justice and dignity. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

‘The protection of dignity is one of the most important challenges that people of colour face in corporate organisations.' - Professor Philomena Essed socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Professor Philomena Essed on racism and microaggressions at work, creating a '‘‘glass ceiling’’ or ‘‘concrete wall,’’ where colour is a determining factor for upward mobility.' socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

See how social science was used to analyse and improve a healthcare program. Using an influential messenger can encourage behaviour change: socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology #health

I worked with a health organisation to encourage general practitioners to refer eligible patients to a free treatment program. See case studies of how to improve GP referrals: socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Look at a case study with advice on how to increase referrals to health and wellbeing programs. ➡️Start with a call to action ➡️Reduce information ➡️Show the benefits ➡️Use an influential messenger socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology #health #communitywork

Check out examples of how to design effective messages for target audiences, and how to measure the impact of information campaigns. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Do you want to measure behavioural change following a communication campaign? Here's some social science tips and examples of how to design a specific call to action you can track. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Here are some tips that organisations can use to reach your audience and measure impact: ✔️Segment your audience ✔️Demonstrate benefits using visuals ✔️Measure behavioural change socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology #communication #behaviouralscience

We increased uptake of an emergency support program for farmers and rural businesses, by improving the application process. Here's how we used social science to achieve better outcomes: socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

See how I worked with an organisation to encourage farmers and businesses affected by drought to apply for support. I crafted a short, simple, personalised SMS appealing to pro-social norms socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

People experiencing a disaster have trouble accessing support. Relief programs can improve access through brief, personalised messages that make it easy to sign-up, and demonstrate the benefits of your program socialscienceinsight... #sociology #socialscience #nfp #communitysector #disasterplanning

Disease prevalence in US states before & after vaccine introduction 🧪 From Edward Tufte & graphics.wsj.com/infectious-d...

How can you encourage businesses to comply with new workplace regulation? Giving employers information in plain English, with examples on how to follow the rules, makes it easier to change behaviour. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Take a look at a case study of how social science helped a training organisation improve compliance with new apprentice and trainee supervision rules. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Organisations can improve workplace compliance with regulation by appealing to social norms, providing practical examples of how to implement new requirements, and by sending timely messages that encourage change. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology #socialpolicy #communitywork

See how to use social science to encourage community event organisers to start their safety planning early. Show the benefits of complying with safety information requests, targeting messages, and using trusted messengers. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology

Read a case study of how social science helped an organisation to improve community event safety requirements. socialscienceinsight... #sociology #socialscience #safetyplanning

Sociology can be used to create an environment of justice and dignity. See how sociologist Philomena Essed addresses microaggressions and cultural respect in the workplace

Organisations can encourage safety planning by focusing on how to ensure customers feel safe while having fun, targeting messages about how to keep staff safe, and demonstrating collaboration. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology #socialplanning #safety #nfp #communitywork

Research shows that people will fill out surveys and forms conscientiously on their phones, so long as the questions are easy and the layout is formatted for small touchscreens. Learn how to improve online program applications. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #psychology #communitywork

An education organisation wants to increase applications to their student awards. I worked with them to consider what their students value. I then identified the barriers and enablers to encourage diverse students to consider the awards. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #education #sociology

Social science helps improve applications to social programs by identifying solutions that organisations might test. In this case, messages that appeal to receiving recognition, helping others, and increased self-confidence. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #sociology #communitywork #education

Social science provides the most rigorous and informed way to find your corporate voice on social platforms and to help organisations communicate with impact.E.g. Effectiveness of different types of messages and methods to test engagement. socialscienceinsight... #socialscience #socialmedia

Social science provides broader awareness of corporate responsibility when crafting social media policies and guidelines. Read our guide for not-for-profit groups seeking to use social media more effectively. socialscienceinsight... #socialmedia #socialscience #sociology

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