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
There’s a little under a month to go until our webinar in partnership with @ukevaluation.bsky.social & @thesra.bsky.social where Jonathan Hall will explore the impact of AI in the financial sector.
📅 5 Dec
⏰ 11am-12.30pm
💻 Online
Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
📅 5 Dec
⏰ 11am-12.30pm
💻 Online
Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
There’s a little under a month to go until our webinar in partnership with @ukevaluation.bsky.social & @thesra.bsky.social where Jonathan Hall will explore the impact of AI in the financial sector.
📅 5 Dec
⏰ 11am-12.30pm
💻 Online
Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
📅 5 Dec
⏰ 11am-12.30pm
💻 Online
Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
Earlier this year, as part of our Achieving Good Growth project, we convened an expert round table with @fairness.bsky.social to discuss the evidence for the relationship between wealth inequality & growth in the UK, & potential policy responses. Find out more ➡️
Wealth inequality and growth in the UK – Academy of Social Sciences
November 2025
acss.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Earlier this year, as part of our Achieving Good Growth project, we convened an expert round table with @fairness.bsky.social to discuss the evidence for the relationship between wealth inequality & growth in the UK, & potential policy responses. Find out more ➡️
“There’s nothing special about language production in the generic sense, but we value the human.” In the latest ep. of the We Society @timgrant123.bsky.social (@aifl.bsky.social) joins Will Hutton to discuss how language analysis can help deliver justice for all. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
November 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
“There’s nothing special about language production in the generic sense, but we value the human.” In the latest ep. of the We Society @timgrant123.bsky.social (@aifl.bsky.social) joins Will Hutton to discuss how language analysis can help deliver justice for all. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
Have you read our report📖showcasing 9 examples of how applied, solutions-focused social science research, taking place in the Midlands region, is using innovative & collaborative ways to bring substantial regional benefits at scale yet? Read here➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Have you read our report📖showcasing 9 examples of how applied, solutions-focused social science research, taking place in the Midlands region, is using innovative & collaborative ways to bring substantial regional benefits at scale yet? Read here➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
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 events, funding, governance, membership, networking, publishing & more. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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 events, funding, governance, membership, networking, publishing & more. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
In this month’s policy update we comment on the UK Government’s white paper for England on education and skills and what the proposals might mean for universities & research policy. Elsewhere, rumours continue amid the 3-month pause to REF. Read more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-updat...
November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In this month’s policy update we comment on the UK Government’s white paper for England on education and skills and what the proposals might mean for universities & research policy. Elsewhere, rumours continue amid the 3-month pause to REF. Read more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-updat...
Our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture being delivering by Julia Gillard, Chair of @giwlkings.bsky.social, is fast approaching. Tickets have sold out but you can join the waiting list in case spaces become available here➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
November 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture being delivering by Julia Gillard, Chair of @giwlkings.bsky.social, is fast approaching. Tickets have sold out but you can join the waiting list in case spaces become available here➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
We’ve published a short report showcasing the many outputs from our joint EDI Project in partnership with our member societies & UKRI ESRC, including how it has helped support our member societies progress their inclusivity ambitions. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/news/progres...
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We’ve published a short report showcasing the many outputs from our joint EDI Project in partnership with our member societies & UKRI ESRC, including how it has helped support our member societies progress their inclusivity ambitions. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/news/progres...
There’s still time to register for our webinar launching our new report on the contemporary relevance of the social sciences. Hear from our expert panel: Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton. acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
There’s still time to register for our webinar launching our new report on the contemporary relevance of the social sciences. Hear from our expert panel: Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton. acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
“Forensic linguistics is an attempt to improve the delivery of justice through the analysis of language.” In this ep. of the We Society Will Hutton is joined by @timgrant123.bsky.social @aifl.bsky.social to discuss how language analysis can help lead to justice. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
“Forensic linguistics is an attempt to improve the delivery of justice through the analysis of language.” In this ep. of the We Society Will Hutton is joined by @timgrant123.bsky.social @aifl.bsky.social to discuss how language analysis can help lead to justice. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
Are you interested in what social science research, ideas & evidence can tell us about addressing the many varied societal & policy challenges we face? Explore our library of comment pieces from leading social scientists to learn more➡️
Comment and Analysis – Academy of Social Sciences
Evidence-based commentary commissioned by the Academy and Campaign from leading academics, policymakers and practitioners.
acss.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Are you interested in what social science research, ideas & evidence can tell us about addressing the many varied societal & policy challenges we face? Explore our library of comment pieces from leading social scientists to learn more➡️
This month’s list of consultations & inquiries from the UK’s 4 legislatures & governments that require #socialscience evidence incl. consultations on parole reform, new housing developments, local government elections rules & more. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-monit...
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This month’s list of consultations & inquiries from the UK’s 4 legislatures & governments that require #socialscience evidence incl. consultations on parole reform, new housing developments, local government elections rules & more. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-monit...
Do you want to help promote EDI within your organisation’s networks? This month’s recommended EDI networking community resource is a code of conduct from BELMAS which outlines EDI expectations for research groups operating under their name. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
November 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Do you want to help promote EDI within your organisation’s networks? This month’s recommended EDI networking community resource is a code of conduct from BELMAS which outlines EDI expectations for research groups operating under their name. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
There’s a week to go until our event with @productivity.bsky.social & @alliancembs.bsky.social exploring how new towns can help address England’s housing challenges, featuring reflections from @katemb.bsky.social & an expert panel.
📅10 Nov⏰5pm-6.30pm📍Manchester
📅10 Nov⏰5pm-6.30pm📍Manchester
Reimagining New Towns
Delivering Growth and Place-Making for 21st Century England
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
There’s a week to go until our event with @productivity.bsky.social & @alliancembs.bsky.social exploring how new towns can help address England’s housing challenges, featuring reflections from @katemb.bsky.social & an expert panel.
📅10 Nov⏰5pm-6.30pm📍Manchester
📅10 Nov⏰5pm-6.30pm📍Manchester
“We now have a really good body of evidence that points to the importance of income.” In the latest ep. of the We Society Will Hutton is joined by @amiddletonbeer.bsky.social to discuss what social science research can tell us about tackling child poverty. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
November 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
“We now have a really good body of evidence that points to the importance of income.” In the latest ep. of the We Society Will Hutton is joined by @amiddletonbeer.bsky.social to discuss what social science research can tell us about tackling child poverty. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
Social science enables us all to understand our rapidly changing human world, delivering positive impact at local, regional & national scales. Find out more about why social science matters & how it contributes to informing positive change for the benefit of everyone➡️ acss.org.uk/what-is-soci...
October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Social science enables us all to understand our rapidly changing human world, delivering positive impact at local, regional & national scales. Find out more about why social science matters & how it contributes to informing positive change for the benefit of everyone➡️ acss.org.uk/what-is-soci...
Are you looking for good practice advice on how to embed an effective & sustainable EDI culture within your organisation? This month’s recommended EDI governance resource focuses on transforming the language of exclusion & bias in recruitment. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
October 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Are you looking for good practice advice on how to embed an effective & sustainable EDI culture within your organisation? This month’s recommended EDI governance resource focuses on transforming the language of exclusion & bias in recruitment. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
Have you read our report, published last year, which outlines 4 ingredients that the social sciences contribute to enable world-leading & future-focused UK research? Drawing on data it highlights how social science contributes to a diverse ecosystem of talent & impact. acss.org.uk/publications...
October 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Have you read our report, published last year, which outlines 4 ingredients that the social sciences contribute to enable world-leading & future-focused UK research? Drawing on data it highlights how social science contributes to a diverse ecosystem of talent & impact. acss.org.uk/publications...
Interested in where a career in social science could lead? @tomgenillard.bsky.social studied a degree in social sciences at university & is now a subject advisor for sociology & criminology at @cambridgeocr.bsky.social. Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/tom-genillard/
October 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Interested in where a career in social science could lead? @tomgenillard.bsky.social studied a degree in social sciences at university & is now a subject advisor for sociology & criminology at @cambridgeocr.bsky.social. Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/tom-genillard/
Are you interested in how social science contributes to understanding our contemporary human world? Join us on 12 Nov to hear insights from Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton. ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
October 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Are you interested in how social science contributes to understanding our contemporary human world? Join us on 12 Nov to hear insights from Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton. ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
More than 30% of children in the UK live in relative poverty. In this episode of the We Society @amiddletonbeer.bsky.social joins Will Hutton to discuss what social science research funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org can tell us about tackling this issue. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
October 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
More than 30% of children in the UK live in relative poverty. In this episode of the We Society @amiddletonbeer.bsky.social joins Will Hutton to discuss what social science research funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org can tell us about tackling this issue. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
We’re halfway through the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025 & we’ve still got plenty more events in partnership with many of our Campaign supporters coming up exploring a range of topics around the theme ‘our working lives’. Find out more➡️
Academy and Campaign Events – Academy of Social Sciences
The Academy and Campaign organise and host events featuring distinguished guest speakers throughout the year. These include the annual lectures and discussion panels organised with partners,…
acss.org.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We’re halfway through the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025 & we’ve still got plenty more events in partnership with many of our Campaign supporters coming up exploring a range of topics around the theme ‘our working lives’. Find out more➡️
Are you a journal editor looking to increase EDI within your publication? This month’s recommended EDI publishing resource is guidelines to help authors, editors & reviewers recognise the use of language & images that are inclusive & culturally sensitive. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Are you a journal editor looking to increase EDI within your publication? This month’s recommended EDI publishing resource is guidelines to help authors, editors & reviewers recognise the use of language & images that are inclusive & culturally sensitive. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
We’re excited to be partnering with @productivity.bsky.social & @alliancembs.bsky.social to explore how new towns can help address England’s housing challenges, incl. reflections from @katemb.bsky.social & an expert panel.
📅10 Nov
⏰5pm-6.30pm
📍Manchester
📅10 Nov
⏰5pm-6.30pm
📍Manchester
Reimagining New Towns
Delivering Growth and Place-Making for 21st Century England
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We’re excited to be partnering with @productivity.bsky.social & @alliancembs.bsky.social to explore how new towns can help address England’s housing challenges, incl. reflections from @katemb.bsky.social & an expert panel.
📅10 Nov
⏰5pm-6.30pm
📍Manchester
📅10 Nov
⏰5pm-6.30pm
📍Manchester
“The more misinformation is repeated the more likely people are to believe it.” In the latest ep. of the We Society podcast Will Hutton is joined by @profsanderlinden.bsky.social to discuss how we can inoculate ourselves against misinformation. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
October 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
“The more misinformation is repeated the more likely people are to believe it.” In the latest ep. of the We Society podcast Will Hutton is joined by @profsanderlinden.bsky.social to discuss how we can inoculate ourselves against misinformation. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...