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We bring together the outstanding departments, faculties and schools that make up the University of Oxford's Social Sciences Division.
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AI's impact on our societies is ever-evolving. How can we ensure it's used in a beneficial way?
This month we're exploring how social sciences can help us understand & explore the influence of #AI - including governance, ethics, policy & more. #SocSciAI
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#SocSciAI News updates and research from across the Social Sciences Division on the topic of AI in the social sciences
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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🗓️ The #ESRCFestival of Social Science returns from 20 Oct–7 Nov!
📍 Join us across Oxford & online for free, interactive and family-friendly events exploring our working lives through engaging and impactful #socialsciences research
❓ Discover the full programme 👉 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/festivalofso...
Festival of Social Science, 20 Oct–7 Nov 2025. Free, family-friendly activities for curious minds. Hosted by Oxford and partners. #ESRCFestival.
October 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Congratulations Dr @avideshseenath.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social on receiving a #TeachingExcellence Award!

The award recognises his inclusive approaches to teaching & student support with:
-weekly 1:1 meetings
-career preparation
-community building

www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/winn...
October 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Congratulations Dr Catherine Hamilton @cateh.bsky.social @education.ox.ac.uk ) on receiving a #TeachingExcellence Award!

🌟Feedback from students highlights Dr Hamilton's engaging teaching style and the positive impact of her efforts on their learning outcomes.

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October 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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✍️handwritten assignments
🖼️a student-led public exhibition

🌟Congratulations to Dr Jonathon Turnball @jonnyjjt.bsky.social on his #TeachingExcellence Award recognising his innovative teaching methods on 'Digital Ecologies: Mediating More-than-human Worlds' course.

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September 30, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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👏Congratulations @kathryneccles.bsky.social @oii.ox.ac.uk on her #TeachingExcellence Award!

Her innovation, design and delivery of the Cultural Analytics course has improved student participation in classes and led to a large increase in the course's popularity!
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September 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Congratulations Dr Helidah Ogude-Chambert on receiving a #TeachingExcellence award!

Dr Ogude-Chambert is recognised for:
- Integrating multimedia to support students
- Creating an inclusive learning environment
- Encouraging personal reflection.

Read more:
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September 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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'What do space and the stars have to do with the social sciences?' we hear you ask 🤔
Our colleagues across @socsci.ox.ac.uk are considering space through many lenses, including business, law, anthropology, governance and divination.
Follow #SSDSpaceAndSociety posts this month to find out more.
#SSDSpaceAndSociety. News, updates and research from across the Social Sciences Division on the topic of Space, Society and the Stars. Next to the text is an image of an astronaut floating above Earth
September 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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⭐️ 1 WEEK LEFT to express your interest in 'Impact in Motion: Navigating Uncertainty, Creating Change', our 2026 #SocialSciences Impact Conference!

🌏 Share your experience
✨ Spark new partnerships and
🔎 Explore what impactful change looks like today! #OxSSIC26

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September 4, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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👏Congrats @francescorampazzo.com @sociologyoxford.bsky.social on #TeachingExcellence Award for teaching #innovations
Dr Rampazzo's commitment to inclusivity includes:
- inspiring tutorial system reforms
- introducing Queer Demography to Sociology curriculum
More: www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/winn...
Dr Rampazzo has short brown hair and is wearing a striped shirt. His quote says 'I'm honoured to receive this Teaching Excellence Award. As a researcher, I view teaching as integral to my academic role. Integrating my research into the classroom not only enriches students' learning experiences but also invigorates my own research, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas that benefits both teaching and scholarship.'
August 29, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Researchers, impact pros, collaborators: If you're working at the edge of change, we want to hear from you! Submit your session idea for #OxSSIC26 & help us explore how #socialsciences research is having meaningful impact in the face of global uncertainty www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-confe...
Closing: Noon, 12 September 2025 (UK Time). IMPACT IN MOTION: NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTY, CREATING CHANGE. Social Sciences Impact Conference, 24-25 March 2026. Expressions of interest invited from social sciences researchers, collaborators, engagement or impact professionals and partner organisations. Find out more at socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-conference (followed by logos of University of Oxford Social Sciences Division, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford ESRC IAA, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council)
August 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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⭐️ CALL NOW OPEN: @socsci.ox.ac.uk's #SocialSciences Impact Conference returns in 2026 with "Impact in Motion: Navigating Uncertainty, Creating Change."
🌍 Find out more and express your interest at www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-confe...
Closing: Noon, 12 September 2025 (UK Time). IMPACT IN MOTION: NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTY, CREATING CHANGE. Social Sciences Impact Conference, 24-25 March 2026. Expressions of interest invited from social sciences researchers, collaborators, engagement or impact professionals and partner organisations. Find out more at socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-conference (followed by logos of University of Oxford Social Sciences Division, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford ESRC IAA, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council)
August 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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🌟Students have praised her encouragement of lively group discussions about the benefits and limitations of AI.

Congratulations to Dr @anavaldi.bsky.social (Lecturer in AI, Government & Policy @oii.ox.ac.uk ) on receiving a #TeachingExcellence Award!

www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/winn...
July 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Congratulations to Prof Greg Taylor @oii.ox.ac.uk ‬awarded a #TeachingExcellence Award for Sustained Commitment to Education.

Prof Taylor frequently receives the highest overall average score on student surveys within the Institute!

More about his teaching: www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/winn...
July 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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👏Congratulations to Dr Uttara Shahani @odid-qeh.bsky.social for her Teaching Excellence Award for innovative and engaging teaching methods.

Discover how her introduction of podcasts, documentaries and songs are making courses more accessible and engaging.
www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/winn...
July 22, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Congratulations to Dr Timothy Hodgetts @oxfordgeography.bsky.social who has received a #TeachingExcellence Award!

The award recognises his commitment to:
⭐inclusivity
⭐knowledge sharing
⭐collaboration

Read more about his innovative approach to teaching:
www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/winn...
July 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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🚀 Ready to shape the future of social sciences impact?

Our Social Sciences Impact Conference returns in 2026 with "Impact in Motion: Navigating Uncertainty, Creating Change."

We’re calling for bold, creative session ideas—submit yours now! #OxSSIC26

🔗 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-confe...
Closing: Noon, 12 September 2025 (UK Time). IMPACT IN MOTION: NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTY, CREATING CHANGE. Social Sciences Impact Conference, 24-25 March 2026. Expressions of interest invited from social sciences researchers, collaborators, engagement or impact professionals and partner organisations. Find out more at socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-conference (followed by logos of University of Oxford Social Sciences Division, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford ESRC IAA, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council)
July 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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👏Congratulations to @lulushi.bsky.social @education.ox.ac.uk for her recognition of #TeachingExcellence

Central to her teaching is:
-commitment to inclusivity
-student engagement with real-world technologies
-integration of guest speakers in lectures

Read more: www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/winn...
July 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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📣 We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Teaching Excellence Awards!
These annual awards celebrate exceptional contributions to education & teaching practices by colleagues across the Social Sciences Division at all career stages.
Find out more: www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/winn...
Teaching Excellence Awards 2025: Congratulations to our winners!
June 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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📅 CLOSING SOON! Are you an experienced researcher at @ox.ac.uk or Oxford Brookes University interested in leading a policy-engaged research agenda that will have meaningful local impact, reducing inequalities across Oxfordshire? We'd love to hear from you! Visit www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/chief-scient...
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April 25, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 30 APRIL!
Are you a mid-career social sciences researcher and ready to grow? Our Mid-Career Researcher Incentives Pilot Scheme is designed to accelerate your research journey with dedicated support—your next step could start here 👇
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Mid-Career Researcher Incentives Pilot Scheme: The Social Sciences Division is running a new pilot scheme offering targeted resources to help mid-career researchers make large grant applications. Departments may elect for support to include: research assistance with writing large grant applications, EA/administrative support, or limited teaching buyout Deadline extended to 30 April!
April 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Are you a mid-career social sciences researcher and ready to grow? The Division's Mid-Career Researcher Incentives Pilot Scheme is designed to accelerate your research journey with dedicated support—your next step could start here 👇
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Mid-career researcher incentives pilot scheme The Social Sciences Division is running a new pilot scheme offering targeted resources to help mid-career researchers make large grant applications. Departments may elect for support to include: research assistance with writing large grant applications, EA/administrative support, or limited teaching buyout Scan the QR code or follow the link to find out more! Deadline for applications: 23 April
April 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Are you an experienced researcher at @ox.ac.uk or Oxford Brookes University interested in leading a policy-engaged research agenda that will have meaningful local impact, reducing inequalities across Oxfordshire? Check out the Local Policy Lab's latest call: socsci.ox.ac.uk/chief-scient...
Are you an experienced researcher, passionate about policy engagement and keen to make a difference in Oxfordshire? The Local Policy Lab is seeking to appoint 3 Chief Scientific Advisors. Find out more and apply by 7 May! Logos of Oxford University, Oxfordshire County Council, and Oxford Brookes University
April 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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🌟Congratulations to Prof Sabina Alkire & @ophioxford.bsky.social, #SocialSciencesImpactAwards winners in the Scaling & Sustaining Impact category for addressing multidimensional poverty in developing nations through measurement & policy applications👏
📽️Watch their film www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NFF...
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March 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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👏Through engagement with companies, policymakers & organised labour, the action-research project @towardsfairwork.bsky.social (launched by @oii.ox.ac.uk's @geoplace.bsky.social & colleagues) has improved the lives of millions of workers across four continents since 2021 #SocialSciencesImpactAwards
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March 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM