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We are the UK's national academy of academics, learned societies & practitioners in social science & the founder of the Campaign for Social Science. We exist to promote social sciences in the UK for public benefit: www.acss.org.uk
In case you missed it: in our recent webinar💻️ @rpwatermeyer.bsky.social presented findings from a recent study of how generative AI is impacting the UK's Research Excellence Framework 2029, to explore whether AI has already impacted research assessment. Watch now➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-h...
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...
What does it mean to be grown up today? In the latest episode of the We Society, Will Hutton is joined by @bobbyduffy.bsky.social & @careyoppenheim.bsky.social to discuss the challenges facing young people today & what can be done to enable all generations to prosper. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
🎉 Congrats to Prof Sam Hickey, former DSA President, on being appointed Fellow of the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social in recognition of his significant contributions to social science. 👏
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Opportunity: We’re seeking an outstanding new Chair for the Campaign for Social Science. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Campaign’s work & to grow its impact.⏰The deadline for applications is 7 April 2026. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/news/academy...
portait photos of new FAcSS Dr Corinna Elsenbroich - left, Prof Alison Heppenstall-centre and Prof Ellen Stewart - right
🎉Congratulations to our three colleagues who have reecently been elected Fellows of the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social -FAcSS
🎉 @celsenbroich.bsky.social
🎉 Prof Alison Heppenstall
🎉 @profellenstu.bsky.social
Recognised for outstanding contributions to social science research, policy and practice.
This month’s list of consultations & inquiries from the UK’s 4 legislatures & governments that require #socialscience evidence incl. consultations on local government reorganisation, tertiary education in Wales, young people’s mental health & more. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-monit...
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Eight @uofgsocsci.bsky.social experts have been welcomed to @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Fellowship.
They join an outstanding community of 74 leading social scientists.
More: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
New Fellow Prof @mattlwilliams.bsky.social is Prof of Criminology & Director of HateLab & the Social Data Science Lab at Cardiff University! His research focuses on hate crime, especially online, & his book, The Science of Hate, was published in 2021. acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
New Fellow Prof Antonella Sorace is Prof of Developmental Linguistics at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social! Her research focuses on the interrelations between linguistics, experimental psychology & cognitive science, including second language speakers. acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
New Fellow Prof Almudena Sevilla CBE is Prof of Economic & Social Policy at @lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social! She received a CBE for her contributions to economics & her leadership in advancing women in the profession. See the full list of new Fellows: acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
New Fellow Prof Tazeeb Rajwani, @tazeeb.bsky.social, is Prof of International Business & Strategy at @uniofsurrey.bsky.social! Tazeeb is internationally recognised for his work on geopolitics & business-government relations & he has previously held roles at KPMG. acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
New Fellow Prof Collins Ntim is Professor of Accounting at @unisouthampton.bsky.social & President of @bafa-association.bsky.social! Collins’ research focuses on how accounting, accountability, finance & governance can drive development & sustainability around the world. acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
We‘re delighted to share that our Head of Department Prof Sumi Madhok has been elected as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences 👏
Congratulations from everyone at the department, Sumi! 🎉
And great choice @acadsocsciences.bsky.social 🙂↕️
Read more: www.lse.ac.uk/news/four-ls...
🎉 Congratulations to Professor Almudena Sevilla on becoming a Fellow of the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Wonderful recognition of her contributions to advancing equal opportunities in education and gender.
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There’s only 2 weeks to go until the 2026 Social Sciences Impact Conference taking place at @socsci.ox.ac.uk. This year’s programme will help to explore how social science research can generate meaningful change in society. Registration closes today.➡️
New Fellow Prof Gina Heathcote is Professor of Public International Law at @research-nulawuk.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social! Her current research analyses the international law of the sea and maritime security from a feminist perspective. acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
New Fellow @profrgholami.bsky.social is Prof of Sociology of Education at @unibirmingham.bsky.social! His research explores questions of belongingness, diversity, inter-communal relations and community engagement in education. See the full list of new Fellows: acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
New Fellow @profjamesford.bsky.social is Priestley Chair in Climate Adaptation at @priestleycentre.bsky.social! James works closely with Indigenous communities in the Arctic & globally with a focus on health & wellbeing, food security, & climate change adaptation. acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
New Fellow @celsenbroich.bsky.social is Reader of Computational Modelling in Social and Public Health Science at @glasgow.ac.uk! A sociologist working on social & health inequalities, her expertise lies in making complexity methods relevant for policy. acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
I'm delighted to share the news that I've been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
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In my work I've tried to connect political philosophy to wider debates in the social sciences about inequality, democracy, and economic justice, ...
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New Fellow Prof Greta Defeyter @livinghealthy007.bsky.social is Prof of Developmental Psychology & Director of the Healthy Living Lab at @northumbriauni.bsky.social! Her research explores food insecurity, social injustice, school feeding & holiday hunger programmes. acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
New Fellow @michaelldavis.bsky.social is CEO of @natcen.bsky.social. Michael's experience spans the private, public & third sectors but has always centred on the ability of research to positively shape social & economic outcomes. See the full list of new Fellows➡️ acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
New Fellow @heejungchung.bsky.social is Prof of Work & Employment at @kingsbschool.bsky.social & Director of @giwlkings.bsky.social! Her research focuses on work-family relations, social inequalities, work-life balance & wellbeing outcomes. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
New Fellow Alexy Buck is Chief Social Researcher at the Ministry of Justice! Alexy is also a senior civil servant in the MoJ Analysis Directorate where she leads a unit with responsibilities for key strategic priorities & significant evaluation programmes. acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
News! Congratulations to Professor Rebecca Eynon, Professor of Education, the Internet and Society, @oii.ox.ac.uk, @education.ox.ac.uk elected to the prestigious @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Fellowship. 1/2
We are delighted to welcome a new cohort of outstanding social scientists, who highlight the importance of the #socialsciences in understanding & addressing societal challenges, to our Fellowship. Look out for some of our new Fellows later today. See the full list➡️ acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
Are you thinking about taking your social science studies to the next level at school or university? This #NationalCareersWeek read our interviews with social scientists to learn more about their careers with social science & where studying social science could take you➡️ acss.org.uk/category/im-...
Meet the speaker🎤 Prof Sabina Alkire, Director of @ophioxford.bsky.social, @ox.ac.uk, will be joining our webinar panel on 29 April to discuss the relationship between happiness, wellbeing and economic growth. Register now💻️ ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
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...
