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
Have you read our report, in partnership with 8 Midlands-based universities demonstrating the innovative, collaborative and multi-disciplinary ways in which the social sciences are working to bring substantial regional impacts at scale in the Midlands? Read here➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Have you read our report, in partnership with 8 Midlands-based universities demonstrating the innovative, collaborative and multi-disciplinary ways in which the social sciences are working to bring substantial regional impacts at scale in the Midlands? Read here➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
“If we want to build a fairer, more inclusive society, we need to understand it first. That’s the power of social science.” Watch Julia Gillard discuss the vital role of social science in a divided world in our 2025 Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture. 📽️➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-t...
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“If we want to build a fairer, more inclusive society, we need to understand it first. That’s the power of social science.” Watch Julia Gillard discuss the vital role of social science in a divided world in our 2025 Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture. 📽️➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-t...
Social science is fundamental to understanding & building a stronger economy. E.g. as part of the Decision Maker Panel social scientists conduct a monthly survey with business executives which helps to inform policy decisions made by the UK Government & Bank of England.➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
November 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Social science is fundamental to understanding & building a stronger economy. E.g. as part of the Decision Maker Panel social scientists conduct a monthly survey with business executives which helps to inform policy decisions made by the UK Government & Bank of England.➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
Are you interested in the essential role the social sciences play in our contemporary human world? Watch the recording of our webinar where Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton discuss just that. acss.org.uk/news/watch-t...
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Are you interested in the essential role the social sciences play in our contemporary human world? Watch the recording of our webinar where Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton discuss just that. acss.org.uk/news/watch-t...
⭐New blog⭐ In this piece for our climate & sustainability hub, Dr Meng Tian, @unibirmingham.bsky.social, highlights the central role of sustainability education in addressing the climate emergency. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/global-citiz...
November 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
⭐New blog⭐ In this piece for our climate & sustainability hub, Dr Meng Tian, @unibirmingham.bsky.social, highlights the central role of sustainability education in addressing the climate emergency. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/global-citiz...
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➡️https://acss.org.uk/category/im-a-social-scientist/
November 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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➡️https://acss.org.uk/category/im-a-social-scientist/
“Economic power is something that China really does want to exercise globally.” In the final episode of season 9 of the We Society podcast, Prof Rana Mitter, @belfercenter.bsky.social, joins Will Hutton to discuss modern China, its global role, & US-China relations.➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
“Economic power is something that China really does want to exercise globally.” In the final episode of season 9 of the We Society podcast, Prof Rana Mitter, @belfercenter.bsky.social, joins Will Hutton to discuss modern China, its global role, & US-China relations.➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
⭐New guest feature⭐Prof Feng Li, @bayesbschool.bsky.social, outlines some of the challenges & opportunities for the UK Government in relation to the AI & digital transformation, & the vital role social science must play in supporting effective policy in this area.➡️ acss.org.uk/britains-los...
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
⭐New guest feature⭐Prof Feng Li, @bayesbschool.bsky.social, outlines some of the challenges & opportunities for the UK Government in relation to the AI & digital transformation, & the vital role social science must play in supporting effective policy in this area.➡️ acss.org.uk/britains-los...
We’re excited to welcome Julia Gillard as our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture speaker this evening, who will discuss the vital role of social science in a divided world. Plus @yuanfenyang.bsky.social & @stianwestlake.bsky.social will be sharing their reflections. Are you joining us?
November 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We’re excited to welcome Julia Gillard as our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture speaker this evening, who will discuss the vital role of social science in a divided world. Plus @yuanfenyang.bsky.social & @stianwestlake.bsky.social will be sharing their reflections. Are you joining us?
There's only a little over 2 weeks 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, but there’s still time to register.
📅 5 Dec
⏰ 11am-12.30pm
💻 Online
➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
📅 5 Dec
⏰ 11am-12.30pm
💻 Online
➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
There's only a little over 2 weeks 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, but there’s still time to register.
📅 5 Dec
⏰ 11am-12.30pm
💻 Online
➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
📅 5 Dec
⏰ 11am-12.30pm
💻 Online
➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
In the final episode of season 9 of the We Society podcast🎙️Will Hutton is joined by Prof Rana Mitter, @belfercenter.bsky.social @harvardkennedy.bsky.social, to discuss modern China and its global role, including the future of US-China relations. Listen now 👂➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
In the final episode of season 9 of the We Society podcast🎙️Will Hutton is joined by Prof Rana Mitter, @belfercenter.bsky.social @harvardkennedy.bsky.social, to discuss modern China and its global role, including the future of US-China relations. Listen now 👂➡️ podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
Social science research can define & diagnose the major challenges facing society, identify the policy levers to address them & help inform interventions to implement change. E.g. @bibresearch.bsky.social has led to a clean air zone to help improve residents’ health. acss.org.uk/publications...
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Social science research can define & diagnose the major challenges facing society, identify the policy levers to address them & help inform interventions to implement change. E.g. @bibresearch.bsky.social has led to a clean air zone to help improve residents’ health. acss.org.uk/publications...
Did you miss our webinar launching our new report last week? Watch the recording to hear Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton discuss the contemporary relevance of the social sciences. acss.org.uk/news/watch-t...
November 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Did you miss our webinar launching our new report last week? Watch the recording to hear Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton discuss the contemporary relevance of the social sciences. acss.org.uk/news/watch-t...
“The first few years of a child’s life are absolutely foundational.” In the latest ep of the We Society @eleanorire.bsky.social joins Will Hutton to discuss how we can improve children’s education, health & employment prospects by getting it right in the early years. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
November 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
“The first few years of a child’s life are absolutely foundational.” In the latest ep of the We Society @eleanorire.bsky.social joins Will Hutton to discuss how we can improve children’s education, health & employment prospects by getting it right in the early years. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
We’re looking forward to welcoming Julia Gillard next week to deliver our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture & discuss the vital role of social science in a divided world. Tickets have sold out but you can join the waiting list here➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We’re looking forward to welcoming Julia Gillard next week to deliver our Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture & discuss the vital role of social science in a divided world. Tickets have sold out but you can join the waiting list here➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
This is understanding people, society, economies & places. This is supporting economic growth, facilitating innovation & providing opportunities for all. This is tackling societal challenges to create a better shared future. This is social science. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
November 13, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This is understanding people, society, economies & places. This is supporting economic growth, facilitating innovation & providing opportunities for all. This is tackling societal challenges to create a better shared future. This is social science. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...
Our new report📖 sets out 2 over-arching conditions which would support the social science sector to harness its full potential. Read more in our report which highlights why the social sciences matter to people’s lives in the UK➡️ acss.org.uk/news/new-aca...
November 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Our new report📖 sets out 2 over-arching conditions which would support the social science sector to harness its full potential. Read more in our report which highlights why the social sciences matter to people’s lives in the UK➡️ acss.org.uk/news/new-aca...
Our new report📖 published today outlines 8 principles about the UK’s social science sector which showcases the essential role social science plays in harnessing the many opportunities & mitigating the numerous challenges we face in our contemporary human world. ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/new-aca...
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our new report📖 published today outlines 8 principles about the UK’s social science sector which showcases the essential role social science plays in harnessing the many opportunities & mitigating the numerous challenges we face in our contemporary human world. ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/new-aca...
How do we get it right for children in the early years? In the latest episode of the We Society, @eleanorire.bsky.social joins Will Hutton to discuss how setting children up for better education, health & employment prospects starts in the first five years of life. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
How do we get it right for children in the early years? In the latest episode of the We Society, @eleanorire.bsky.social joins Will Hutton to discuss how setting children up for better education, health & employment prospects starts in the first five years of life. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...
There’s still time to register for our webinar to mark the launch of our new report on the contemporary relevance of the social sciences. Featuring Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton. ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
There’s still time to register for our webinar to mark the launch of our new report on the contemporary relevance of the social sciences. Featuring Prof Linda Bauld, @michaelldavis.bsky.social, @gavin-kelly.bsky.social, @profrosiemc.bsky.social & Will Hutton. ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
Are you fascinated by people, communities and society? A degree in social science opens doors to a wide variety of careers & opportunities. Find out more about where a social science degree can lead➡️ acss.org.uk/what-is-soci...
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Are you fascinated by people, communities and society? A degree in social science opens doors to a wide variety of careers & opportunities. Find out more about where a social science degree can lead➡️ acss.org.uk/what-is-soci...
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...