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...
“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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
“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...
How can the UK achieve growth that is fair, inclusive, carefully targeted & environmentally sustainable? Explore our hub showcasing research & insights from the social sciences to offer informed perspectives on how the UK might achieve 'good growth'. ➡️ acss.org.uk/campaign-for...
October 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
How can the UK achieve growth that is fair, inclusive, carefully targeted & environmentally sustainable? Explore our hub showcasing research & insights from the social sciences to offer informed perspectives on how the UK might achieve 'good growth'. ➡️ acss.org.uk/campaign-for...
What can policymakers learn from social science research? Last month we held an event at the Senedd where @dremilylowthian.bsky.social & @ellarabaiotti.bsky.social shared recommendations from their research which could help improve public services in Wales. ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/strengt...
October 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
What can policymakers learn from social science research? Last month we held an event at the Senedd where @dremilylowthian.bsky.social & @ellarabaiotti.bsky.social shared recommendations from their research which could help improve public services in Wales. ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/strengt...
Are you looking for advice & guidance on making your events more inclusive? This month’s recommended EDI events resource is a good example of how to use a safer space policy to ensure are inclusive spaces for everyone. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
October 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Are you looking for advice & guidance on making your events more inclusive? This month’s recommended EDI events resource is a good example of how to use a safer space policy to ensure are inclusive spaces for everyone. acss.org.uk/esrc-project...
Meet our chair: Author, journalist & Academy President Will Hutton will be chairing our webinar marking the launch of our new report which showcases the relevance of the social sciences in our contemporary human world.
📅12 Nov
⏰12.30pm-2pm
➡️https://acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/info?id=13&reset=1
📅12 Nov
⏰12.30pm-2pm
➡️https://acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/info?id=13&reset=1
October 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Meet our chair: Author, journalist & Academy President Will Hutton will be chairing our webinar marking the launch of our new report which showcases the relevance of the social sciences in our contemporary human world.
📅12 Nov
⏰12.30pm-2pm
➡️https://acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/info?id=13&reset=1
📅12 Nov
⏰12.30pm-2pm
➡️https://acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/info?id=13&reset=1
Can we inoculate ourselves against misinformation? In this episode of the We Society @profsanderlinden.bsky.social joins Will Hutton to discuss how people can become influenced by misinformation & his research into how we can gain resistance to false persuasion. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
October 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Can we inoculate ourselves against misinformation? In this episode of the We Society @profsanderlinden.bsky.social joins Will Hutton to discuss how people can become influenced by misinformation & his research into how we can gain resistance to false persuasion. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
From the archive: in this blog Prof Alison Anderson focuses on the ways that climate change is covered & sometimes not covered in the media & highlights why this needs to be a cross-cutting element of our news. acss.org.uk/climate-chan...
October 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
From the archive: in this blog Prof Alison Anderson focuses on the ways that climate change is covered & sometimes not covered in the media & highlights why this needs to be a cross-cutting element of our news. acss.org.uk/climate-chan...