Meet our chair: @bobbyduffy.bsky.social will be chairing our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture, delivered by Julia Gillard, on Truth and Trust: The Vital Role of Social Science in a Divided World. 📅 20 Nov ⏰ 6.30pm-8.30pm 📍 London Register➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

Did you know poor mental health is one of the most rapidly growing causes of long-term sickness absence & costs the UK approx. £8 billion annually for employers, healthcare & wider society? Find out how social science is supporting wellbeing in the workplace➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

Our Campaign for Social Science Supporters are among the most proactive and engaged producers and users of social science. Explore our Campaign Supporters in Action page to learn more about some of the cutting-edge social science research they lead. ➡️

Did you know during the Covid-19 pandemic social science research developed a data dashboard showing changes in economic & social activity in real time, enabling policymakers to use data-led insights to inform better decision-making & help drive growth across the country? acss.org.uk/publications...

Meet our Fellow Prof Wendy Sims-Schouten, Head of Arts & Sciences at @ucl.ac.uk! Wendy’s research focuses on marginalised, disadvantaged & displaced voices, narratives & stories in relation to mental health & wellbeing, especially those of care-experience young people. acss.org.uk/professor-we...

The date and time of our webinar exploring the impact of AI in the financial sector, in partnership with @ukevaluation.bsky.social & @thesra.bsky.social, has been updated to 5 December at 11am. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Find out more➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

⭐New Blog⭐ “…fraud damages economies in multiple ways.” In this blog✍️ Dr Rasha Kassem (Aston University) highlights recent social science research which shows that fraud is not simply a legal problem but a structural challenge for economic growth. Read ➡️ acss.org.uk/fraud-a-hidd...

Did you know the productivity gap between different parts of the UK is significantly higher than international standards? @nigeldriffield.bsky.social identified factors contributing to the West Midlands productivity gap & informed interventions to boost productivity. ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

Meet our speaker🎤 @stianwestlake.bsky.social will be responding to our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture, delivered by Julia Gillard, on Truth and Trust: The Vital Role of Social Science in a Divided World. 📅20 Nov ⏰6.30pm-8.30pm 📍London Register➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

Meet our Fellow @gbengaibikunle.bskyb.social, Prof & Chair of Finance at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social! Gbenga’s research is driven by economic theory & analyses of big economic, financial & alternative data to inform practice, regulation & policy of financial markets. ➡️ acss.org.uk/professor-gb...

Have you read this blog✍️ by Dr Anandadeep Mandal, @unibirmingham.bsky.social, which explores how place-based investment, workforce inclusivity & green innovation can support growth that benefits us all? Read here➡️ acss.org.uk/good-growth-...

Did you know social science research has led to multi-million-pound investments in the Midlands? Research by @city-redi.bsky.social influenced and shaped investment in many of the West Midlands region’s devolution deals and how they are implemented. Find out more📖➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

Have you registered for our forthcoming webinar exploring the risks and opportunities AI poses to the financial sector yet? Join Jonathan Hall as he explores how AI can be a positive force in Fintech. Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

With major UK Government announcements expected over the coming months about how it might support the HE and research sphere, recent weeks have seen further evidence – set out in this month’s policy update – of major challenges across the sector. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-updat...

Meet the speaker🎤 @yuanfenyang.bsky.social will be responding to our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture, delivered by Julia Gillard, on Truth and Trust: The Vital Role of Social Science in a Divided World. 📅 20 Nov ⏰ 6.30pm-8.30pm 📍 London Register➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

Did you know microbusinesses are a vital part of our economy, contributing an estimated £55bn in turnover? Our new report showcases how social science research at Aston University has supported microbusinesses & boosted economic growth in the Midlands. Read here 📖 ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

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➡️ acss.org.uk/category/com...

The Academy’s journal @cssjournal.bsky.social has a call for papers for a special issue exploring how economies & places can make a ‘triple transition’ integrating Industry 4.0, Net Zero & Skills in a just & equitable manner. Submission deadline is 31 Dec.

Congrats to Professors Liz Richardson, David Richards & Anupam Nanda from @officialuom.bsky.social, named Fellows of the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social! Their research & leadership are shaping policy, governance & urban futures. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/a... @uompols.bsky.social

Meet the speaker🎤 Join this year’s Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture on 20 November to hear Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia & Chair of @giwlkings.bsky.social, discuss the vital role of social science in a divided world. Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

ICYMI: We’ve published a new report📖 in partnership with 8 Midlands-based universities, which showcases some of the applied, solutions-focused social science research taking place in the region, for the benefit of the region. Find out more📖➡️ acss.org.uk/news/in-the-...

New Fellow Prof Wendy Sims-Schouten is Head of Arts & Sciences at @ucl.ac.uk! She is a Chartered Member of @bpsofficial.bsky.social & has an interest in marginalised, disadvantaged & displaced voices, narratives & stories in relation to mental health & wellbeing. acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...

Have you read our report📖, published last year, which draws together the research, perspectives & insights of 100+ leading social scientists on 8️⃣ policy-applicable areas? Their evidence-based contributions show how social science research can help shape policy & practice. acss.org.uk/publications...

New Fellow Prof Fumiyo Nakatsuhara is Prof in Language Assessment & Deputy Director of @crella-beds.bsky.social, University of Bedfordshire! Fumiyo’s research focuses on language assessment, including the development & validation of speaking tests & educational reform through assessment.

Five @uofgsocsci.bsky.social academics have been welcomed to the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social l Fellowship. Well done to @graemeroy.bsky.social @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @anjaneundorf.bsky.social Herve Moulin and Sotiria Grek. More: gla.ac/4m75oyr @uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

New Fellow @gbengaibikunle.bskyb.social is Prof & Chair of Finance at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social! His research focuses on the microstructure of financial markets, and he leads on strategic FinTech and financial services initiatives at the university. See the full list➡️ acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...

New Fellow @nidhalaigh.bsky.social is Professor of Law & Technology at @dundee.ac.uk! Angela’s research explores the interaction between legal frameworks and new digital technologies, in areas such as evidence, sector specific regulation and human rights. ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...

Very proud to announce that two @liverpooluni.bsky.social researchers have been elected to the prestigious Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship @acadsocsciences.bsky.social, including the Faculty's own Professor Nicola Barker, from the School of Law news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/08/l...

📣 Congratulations to Professor Ignazio Cabras who has today been elected to the Fellowship of the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social in recognition of his substantial contribution to social science for public benefit. 📰Discover more: www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...

New Fellow Prof Birgitte Andersen is CEO of Big Innovation Centre, a think tank working to shape AI policy & digital transformation. Birgitte is an expert on innovation & technology policy & she works with companies & policymakers to help shape the innovation landscape.

📣 Professor Yvonne Birks has been awarded Fellow of the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social for her contributions to social science. Congratulations to Yvonne on this recognition that shows her commitment to inclusive, practice-informed research and public impact: features.york.ac.uk/... #FAcSS

Congratulations to Professor Steve Strand OBE on being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor Strand has been elected for his significant contributions in the fields of equity and social justice in education. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4m0S1Qb @acadsocsciences.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

We are delighted to welcome 63 leading social scientists who highlight the importance of the #socialsciences in understanding & tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges to our Fellowship. Look out for some of our new Fellows later today. See the full list acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...

Did you know 80% of the social science research submitted to REF 2021 by UK universities was recognised to by world leading or internationally excellent? UK social science delivers tangible real-life impact at local, national & global scales. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/what-is-soci...

Meet our Fellow @stephanihatch.bsky.social, Prof of Sociology & Epidemiology at @kingsioppn.bsky.social, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social! Stephani works across sectors to deliver interdisciplinary research & action on inequalities & inequities in health & health services. acss.org.uk/professor-st...

ICYMI: Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia & Chair of @giwlkings.bsky.social, will be delivering our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture, Truth and Trust: The Vital Role of Social Science in a Divided World, later this autumn. Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

Our new report showcases how social science research can bring substantial regional benefits at scale, & has several recommendations for UK Government, UKRI & other funders to consider to more fully harness the social sciences’ potential in a regional context. 📖➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

Have you read this blog by Dr Roshan Boojihawon, @unibirmingham.bsky.social, which emphasises how strong, inclusive and decentralised governance is essential in facilitating sustainable growth? Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/aligning-goo...

You can read our new report, in partnership with 8 Midlands-based universities, showcasing the positive impact of applied, solutions-focused social science research taking place in the Midlands region, for the benefit of the Midlands region here➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

Our new report, published today in partnership with 8 Midlands-based universities, showcases the positive impact of applied, solutions-focused social science research taking place in the Midlands region, for the benefit of the Midlands region. Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/in-the-...

The Academy’s journal @cssjournal.bsky.social 📚 has a call for papers for a special issue exploring the trends, opportunities and challenges in the beer brewing industry worldwide. ⏰ Deadline for manuscripts is 1 December 2025. Find out more➡️

We’re excited to announce that our 2025 Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture will be delivered by Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia & Chair of @giwlkings.bsky.social! 🗓️20 Nov 2025 ⏰6.30pm-8.30pm 📍London Register now ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even... @sagepub.com

Social scientists📣 Are you interested in gaining experience in a policy-focused environment? Defra has launched its 2026 Research & Development Fellowship Programme.⏰Closing date for applications is 16 Sept 2025. Find out more⬇️

Have you read this blog✍️ by Dr Rasha Kassem (Aston University) which explores the relationship between sustainability and fraud and how to tackle this issue for a sustainable future? Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/the-sustaina...

This month’s list of consultations & inquiries from the UK’s 4 legislatures & governments that require #socialscience evidence include consultations on innovation & global food security, education reforms, shaping sustainable places & more. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-monit...

How can the UK achieve growth that is fair, inclusive, carefully targeted & environmentally sustainable? Explore our hub which showcases research & insights from the social sciences to offer informed perspectives on how the UK might achieve 'good growth'. Explore➡️ acss.org.uk/campaign-for...

Are you a social science society looking for advice & guidance on encouraging & facilitating EDI in your organisation? Our EDI hub has lots of free resources on how to embed & prioritise EDI across governance, funding, membership, events, publishing, networking, & more. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...

Have you read this blog✍️ for our Good Growth hub by Prof Andy Pike, Prof Danny MacKinnon, Prof John Tomaney & Dr Sanne Velthuis who explore geographical inequalities, the plight of “left behind places” & highlight the negative impact this has on economic growth? Read➡️ acss.org.uk/what-kind-of...

Did you know we have 1,700 leading social scientists in our Fellowship? You can hear from a selection of our Fellows about their work & why social science matters on our website. Find out more about some of our Fellows ➡️ acss.org.uk/category/mee...

What risks & opportunities does AI pose to the financial sector? Join our webinar with Jonathan Hall, Bank of England, who will explore AI in the financial sector. 📅 15 October 2025 ⏰ 12.30pm-2pm 💻 Online Register now ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...