Campaign for Social Science

Meet the speaker: @Garygillespie42, Chief Economist at Scottish Government, will join our webinar on 29 April to discuss whether efforts to create a happier & healthier population as well as securing a strong economy might be part of the same challenge. acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

In this blog for our Devolution Hub, Dr Georgina Treloar, @DrJackReed, @JoanieWillett, Prof Jane Wills, Prof Juliet Osborne & Prof Ian Bateman from @UniofExeter, spotlight the opportunities for nature recovery within the devolution landscape. Read now ➡️ acss.org.uk/constraints-an…

⭐New blog⭐ In this blog, Phil Hope, of The Health Devolution Commission, explores the devolution & integration of NHS, public health & social care services across England, & how social science can help find solutions to the challenges faced. acss.org.uk/the-devolution…

@SocialPolicyUK @williamnhutton This webinar is part of our Devolution Hub which showcases evidence-based insights from the social sciences to offer informed perspectives on devolved & sub-national government in the UK, incl. what the 4 nations might learn from one another. Explore now⬇️ acss.org.uk/campaign-for-s…

Are you interested in how the 4 UK nations are approaching health policy? Join our webinar in association with @SocialPolicyUK to hear from @williamnhutton, Prof Ellen Stewart, Prof Ann Marie Gray, Prof Katherine Checkland & Dr Lorelei Jones on just that. acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

We’re excited to launch our new hub which showcases research & evidence-led insights from the social sciences to offer informed perspectives on devolved & sub-national government in the UK. Find out more⬇️ acss.org.uk/news/campaign-…

From the archive: in this guest feature Dr Paul Mellor, @wellcometrust, discusses how research within the social sciences & in combinations with other fields such as STEM offers huge potential to transform our understanding of life, health & wellbeing.  acss.org.uk/life-health-an…

Meet the speaker: @LaraMariellchen, Head of the Wellbeing Data Insights & Policy Practice Team at @OECD Centre on Wellbeing, Inclusion, Sustainability & Equal opportunity will be joining our webinar exploring the link between happiness, wellbeing & growth. acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

ICYMI: in our recent webinar Prof Richard Watermeyer @SOEBristol presented findings from a recent study of how generative AI is impacting the UK's Research Excellence Framework 2029, to explore whether AI has already impacted research assessment. Watch ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-has…

Opportunity: We’re seeking an outstanding 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 7 April 2026. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/news/academy-s…

There’s only 2 weeks to go until the 2026 Social Sciences Impact Conference taking place at @oxsocsci. This year’s programme will help to explore how social science research can generate meaningful change in society. Registration closes today. ⬇️ socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-confere…

Meet the speaker🎤 Prof @sabina_alkire, Director of @ophi_oxford, @UniofOxford, will be joining our webinar panel on 29 April to discuss the relationship between happiness, wellbeing and economic growth. Register now💻️➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

Are you interested in how the UK can achieve growth that is fair, inclusive, carefully targeted & environmentally sustainable? Explore our hub for evidence-based social science research & insights on how the UK might achieve 'good growth'.⬇️ acss.org.uk/campaign-for-s…

Meet the chair: Prof @timleunig, Chief Economist at @nesta_uk, will be chairing our webinar on 29 April exploring what social science research can tell us about the relationship between happiness, wellbeing & economic growth. Don’t miss out, register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

Did you know economics, law, politics, business studies and geography are among the top 10 disciplines for lifetime graduate earnings? This #NationalCareersWeek find out more about the importance of social science careers in principle 8 of our report➡️ acss.org.uk/publications/t…

Has AI already transformed research assessment? It’s your last chance to register for our webinar where Prof Richard Watermeyer will present findings from a recent study of how generative AI is impacting the UK's Research Excellence Framework 2029.➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

“We need to think carefully about how we can train AI systems in a way which maximises human agents and allows us to maintain autonomy.” Watch Prof Chris Summerfield explored the ways AI can influence people & the risks this poses for society ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-how…

“Where early alignment occurs, benefits compound.” Have you read this new blog for our Good Growth Hub by @Professorfengli, @BayesBSchool, exploring whether we are any closer to capitalising on the AI revolution to create tangible economic gains yet?✍️➡️ acss.org.uk/the-ai-action-…

There’s only a week to go until our webinar where Prof Richard Watermeyer @SOEBristol will present findings from a recent study of how generative AI is impacting the UK's Research Excellence Framework 2029. Don’t miss out, register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

There’s only a month to go until the 2026 Social Sciences Impact Conference taking place at @oxsocsci. This year’s programme will help to explore how social science research can generate meaningful change in society. Find out more⬇️ socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-confere…