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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 11h

Are you a membership organisation interested in collecting member data? This month’s recommended EDI membership resource from @royalstatsoc.bsky.social sets out the most appropriate & effective ways to collect member data. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/esrc-project...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 12h

Meet the speaker🎤 @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, Chief Executive of @nuffieldfoundation.org, will join our forthcoming webinar to share his thoughts on why the social sciences matter to mark the launch of our new report.
📅12 Nov
⏰12.30pm-2pm
➡️https://acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/info?id=13&reset=1

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 15h

Meet our Fellow @tsourapas.bsky.social, 125th Anniversary Chair and Professor of International Relations at @unibirmingham.bsky.social! Gerasimos’ research focuses on migration diplomacy including refugee politics & the securitisation of migration.
Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/professor-ge...

Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 1d

Meet the speaker: @michaelldavis.bsky.social @natcen.bsky.social will be joining our webinar to mark the launch of our forthcoming report which showcases the relevance of the social sciences in our contemporary human world.
📅12 Nov
⏰12.30pm-2pm
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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 1d

Are you interested in how social science can provide evidence-based insights for policy? We held an event at the Senedd where @dremilylowthian.bsky.social & @ellarabaiotti.bsky.social shared recommendations which could help improve public services in Wales. acss.org.uk/news/strengt...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 1d

The We Society podcast is brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences in association with the @nuffieldfoundation.org and @leverhulme.ac.uk.
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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 1d

“There is no perfect city but there are pockets of good practice that we can learn from.”
ICYMI: the latest ep. of the We Society🎙️ sees Will Hutton joined by @tinebuffel.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social & Dr Julia King to discuss how we can build inclusive cities.➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 4d

Are you interested in innovative ways to connect people & nature through communication? Communicate, the UK’s annual conference for environmental communicators, is taking place in November, & includes sessions with @ESRC showcasing social science research. More➡️

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Communicate is the UK’s leading conference for environmental communicators, taking place Autumn each year.

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 4d

From the archive: In this blog✍️ @rosie-allen.bsky.social, @green-alliance.org.uk, explores both the challenges and the opportunities in enabling behavioural change in terms of transport use, including modelling different policy options. Read more➡️ acss.org.uk/moving-on-ex...

Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 4d

This month’s policy update reviews the UK Government’s recent reshuffle as well as hints for plans on the REF exercise & research funding more broadly. Plus, Universities UK warn that an international student fee levy could push more universities into deficit.
➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-updat...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 6d

What role does social science play in our divided world? Register now to hear Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia & Chair of @giwlkings.bsky.social, discuss just that in this year’s Campaign for Social Science Sage Annual Lecture. Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 6d

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...

The We Society

Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social…

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 6d

“This isn’t just about ageing, it’s about who our cities are built for.” In this week’s ep. of the We Society, host Will Hutton is joined by @tinebuffel.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social & Dr Julia King to discuss how we can build cities that benefit everyone of all ages.
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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 7d

Meet the speaker: Prof Linda Bauld, Prof of Public Health @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social & Chief Social Policy Adviser to the Scottish Government, will be sharing her thoughts on why the social sciences matter to mark the launch of our new report.
📅12 Nov
⏰12.30pm-2pm
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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 7d

Meet @tomgenillard.bsky.social, Subject Advisor at @cambridgeocr.bsky.social. Tom advises & supports teachers to teach Cambridge OCR qualifications in sociology & criminology. He’s also a Trustee for the Sociological Review Foundation. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/tom-genillard/

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 7d

‘Social sciences in the region, for the region: the Midlands’ is a joint publication between the Academy & Aston University, @unibirmingham.bsky.social, @dmu.ac.uk, @uniofleicester.bsky.social, @lborouniversity.bsky.social, @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, NTU & @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social.

Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 7d

Our new report highlights an example of social science working with other disciplines to use AI to inform preventative health care actions for individuals with learning difficulties & chronic health conditions. Research like this helps to tackle health inequalities. ➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 8d

“Can we still trust digital evidence in an era of deepfakes?” In this piece✍️Rebecca Jenkins, Ruben Lamers James & Anne Hausknecht @trueproject.bsky.social,) discuss how social science can help us to understand & mitigate the risks posed by ‘deepfakes’.
Read more ➡️ acss.org.uk/assessing-th...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 8d

As part of our joint EDI Project, @bpsofficial.bsky.social shared their learning from creating & delivering a pilot teaching resource for secondary school students on the history of IQ testing in the UK education system. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/edi-project-...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 8d

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...

The We Society

Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social…

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 8d

ICYMI: in the first episode of season 9 of the We Society podcast🎙️Will Hutton is joined by leading disaster recovery expert @lucygobag.bsky.social to explore what we can learn from how the UK has responded to crises including the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 11d

Are you interested in how the UK can achieve growth that is fair, inclusive, carefully targeted & environmentally sustainable? Explore our hub for research & insights from the social sciences for the UK might achieve ‘good growth’ ➡️ acss.org.uk/campaign-for...

Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 11d

This month’s list of consultations & inquiries from the UK’s 4 legislatures & governments that require #socialscience evidence incl. consultations on climate & weather resilience, education reforms, carbon budgets & more. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-monit...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 11d

Opportunity📣 We’re looking for a 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 31 October. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/news/academy...

Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 12d

⭐New webinar⭐ Join us to mark the launch of our forthcoming report where Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton will discuss the contemporary relevance of the social sciences. Register➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

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