Academy of Social Sciences
@acadsocsciences.bsky.social
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
The Academy will be closed for the festive season from 5pm today & will reopen on 5 Jan 2026. Thank you to all of our Fellows & supporters for your ongoing encouragement & support of the Academy’s activities throughout this year. We wish you a happy & enjoyable festive season🎄
December 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The Academy will be closed for the festive season from 5pm today & will reopen on 5 Jan 2026. Thank you to all of our Fellows & supporters for your ongoing encouragement & support of the Academy’s activities throughout this year. We wish you a happy & enjoyable festive season🎄
Social scientists📣 Do you use census data? ONS has launched its Census 2031 topic consultation and is inviting responses to inform decisions on which topics are included in the next census. ⏰Closes 4 Feb 2026. Find out more ➡️
Census 2031 topic consultation - Office for National Statistics - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Office for National Statistics
consultations.ons.gov.uk
December 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Social scientists📣 Do you use census data? ONS has launched its Census 2031 topic consultation and is inviting responses to inform decisions on which topics are included in the next census. ⏰Closes 4 Feb 2026. Find out more ➡️
“If we can reduce AI risk in finance then perhaps that does give us comfort in other areas.” ICYMI: you can watch our recent webinar💻recording to hear Jonathan Hall discuss the risks & opportunities that AI poses in the financial sector. Watch now📽️ ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-e...
December 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“If we can reduce AI risk in finance then perhaps that does give us comfort in other areas.” ICYMI: you can watch our recent webinar💻recording to hear Jonathan Hall discuss the risks & opportunities that AI poses in the financial sector. Watch now📽️ ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-e...
Have you read our new report which outlines 12 recommendations, informed by research, which would strengthen the government’s use of evidence in policymaking & delivery, with the purpose of improving outcomes for citizens yet? Find out more and download 📖 ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
December 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Have you read our new report which outlines 12 recommendations, informed by research, which would strengthen the government’s use of evidence in policymaking & delivery, with the purpose of improving outcomes for citizens yet? Find out more and download 📖 ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
The social sciences bring economic value – companies rely on the skills & knowledge of social scientists to understand & engage with their markets, clients & consumers, to analyse & manage risk, to develop new products & ways of working, & to run their business. ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
December 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The social sciences bring economic value – companies rely on the skills & knowledge of social scientists to understand & engage with their markets, clients & consumers, to analyse & manage risk, to develop new products & ways of working, & to run their business. ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
Are you a membership organisation interested in setting up a mentoring scheme? This month’s recommended EDI membership resource is @resmedia.bsky.social Mentoring & Support sub-committee which uses mentoring to support inclusivity initiatives. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
December 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Are you a membership organisation interested in setting up a mentoring scheme? This month’s recommended EDI membership resource is @resmedia.bsky.social Mentoring & Support sub-committee which uses mentoring to support inclusivity initiatives. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
“We have work to do to explain the benefits of research & especially of the social sciences.” If you weren’t able to join us at our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture given by Julia Gillard last month, you can still catch up on the recording online.📽️➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-t...
December 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“We have work to do to explain the benefits of research & especially of the social sciences.” If you weren’t able to join us at our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture given by Julia Gillard last month, you can still catch up on the recording online.📽️➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-t...
Are you interested in how other countries use social science evidence to inform policy? Read our blog which shares some interesting takeaways from interviews we did with participants from 9 countries exploring how different governments draw on evidence➡️
Making effective use of social science evidence in policymaking: what lessons can the UK Government learn from the rest of the world?
acss.org.uk
December 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Are you interested in how other countries use social science evidence to inform policy? Read our blog which shares some interesting takeaways from interviews we did with participants from 9 countries exploring how different governments draw on evidence➡️
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...
December 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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...
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“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...
December 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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...
December 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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...
December 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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...
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...
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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...
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➡️
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…
www.ukri.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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...
December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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...
December 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“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...
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...
December 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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...
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“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➡️
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December 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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 ⬇️
📻 Coming up at 4pm today on BBC Radio 4
CPC-CG Director @janefalkingham.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social will discuss #intergenerational #economic justice, with CPC-CG's @sophiehale.bsky.social @resolutionfoundation.org, + @bobbyduffy.bsky.social & @xiaoweixu.bsky.social @theifs.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️
CPC-CG Director @janefalkingham.bsky.social @uosmedia.bsky.social will discuss #intergenerational #economic justice, with CPC-CG's @sophiehale.bsky.social @resolutionfoundation.org, + @bobbyduffy.bsky.social & @xiaoweixu.bsky.social @theifs.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️
BBC Radio 4 - The Briefing Room, Are the old robbing the young?
Are we seeing inter-generational economic injustice?
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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...
Watch now➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-t...
December 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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...
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...
December 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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...
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...
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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...
December 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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...