Academy of Social Sciences
@AcadSocSciences
The Academy of Social Sciences is the UK's national academy of academics, learned societies & practitioners in #socialscience. Founder of @CfSocialScience.
"As social and medical scientists who know the suffering for children and their families that shamefully now is guaranteed to lie ahead, we feel obliged to sound the tocsin." A piece by our President, @williamnhutton, and @ajpollard1 in the Observer. observer.co.uk/news/opinion-a…
The social sciences are the understanding of people, society, economy & places. They help to solve some of society’s most pressing challenges, helping to making the population healthier, economy stronger, climate greener, & social structures fairer. More⬇️ acss.org.uk/what-is-social…
Are you a social science society thinking about setting up & running your own grants programme but don’t know where to start? We’ve produced some advice based on our experience of delivering the EDI small grants programme as part of our joint EDI Project. acss.org.uk/wp-content/upl…
Social scientists📣 @SmartDataRes is inviting applications for fellowships to conduct innovative, impact-focused research using smart data to address real-world challenges. ⏰The deadline for applications is 23 September 2025. Find out more ⬇️ ukri.org/opportunity/sm…
As part of our joint EDI Project, @DiscoverEcon shared their learning from running an event with students from state schools to help increase their interest in studying economics at university & reduce gender & socio-economic disparities within the field. acss.org.uk/edi-project-kn…
Social scientists📣 The UK Government’s Home Office is looking for a new Chief Scientific Adviser to lead on science advice for the department. ⏰The deadline for applications is midday 28 July. Find out more ⬇️ civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?…
Congratulations🎉to all of the social scientists elected to the Fellowship of the @BritishAcademy_ last week, incl. many AcSS Fellows, & a special congratulations to Prof Susan Smith FAcSS @sjs_1869 who has been announced as the BA’s 32nd President. ⬇️ thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/agm-welco…
This month’s policy update provides analysis of both the UK Government’s comprehensive spending review and their industrial strategy, as well as setting out priorities for the Academy following the publication of both documents. Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-update-…
Social scientists have skills and knowledge that are in demand across a range of sectors leading to a variety of interesting & rewarding careers. Explore our interviews with social scientists to see where a career in social science could take you➡️ acss.org.uk/category/im-a-…
This month’s list of consultations & inquiries from the UK’s 4 legislatures & governments that require #socialscience evidence include consultations on healthy ageing, higher education & funding, trade, transport, & more. Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-monitor…
And so season 8 of the We Society podcast🎙️has come to a close. Which episode was your favourite & who would you like to hear from as a guest in the future? We’d love to hear from you! Catch up on any episodes you might have missed👂⬇️ podfollow.com/the-we-society…
Are you thinking about taking your social science studies to the next level at school or university? Some of our Fellows shared their reasons for choosing a career in social science. Find out more about where a social science career could lead➡️ acss.org.uk/what-is-social…
CALL FOR NEW EDITORS is now OPEN! We welcome new applicants in the field of Population Data Science to join the IJPDS International Editorial Board If you are interested in applying, please email us at [email protected] to request the full details of the role Apply by 01.08.25
Are you interested in studying social science but unsure of where a career could lead? Read our interviews with social scientists to learn more about why they chose to study social science, how they use social science skills in their roles & more➡️ acss.org.uk/category/im-a-…
Brilliant stuff - great on causes of poor UK growth and productivity, illuminating about Bidenomics and above all a good listen ( as you might expect!)
In the final episode of Season 8 of the We Society podcast, @edballs, @annastansbury & Dan Turner join @williamnhutton to discuss their research into regional inequalities in the UK and the lessons we can learn from “Bidenomics” in the US. ➡️podfollow.com/the-we-society
I am a social scientist: Maddie Weir shares how she uses social science skills to manage technical assistance and learning programmes through the @WHO & @NHSEngland Working for Health 2030 programme. Find out more about Maddie➡️ acss.org.uk/maddie-weir/