Campaign for Social Science

In this blog for our Devolution Hub Prof Paul Carmichael, @UlsterUni, examines the performance of devolution in Northern Ireland through the theoretical lenses of ‘positive public administration’ & ‘positive public policy’ to reveal grounds for optimism.➡️ acss.org.uk/grounds-for-op…

ICYMI: In our webinar held last week, in partnership with @UofGPolicy, Prof Kezia Dugdale, @McEwen_Nicola & Dr Hefin Gwilym explored what the devolved governments can do to address the cost-of-living crisis. Watch now🎥⬇️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-wha…

To find out more about National Productivity Week, which is led by The Productivity Institute at the University of Manchester, one of our Campaign Supporters, visit⬇️ productivityweek.co.uk

This #NationalProductivityWeek why not explore our Good Growth Hub to see social science research, insights & perspectives on how the UK might best address its challenges around growth and productivity. Explore the hub⬇️ acss.org.uk/campaign-for-s…

⭐New blog⭐ In this blog✍️ for our Devolution Hub, @janicemorphet explores how decentralisation can create the conditions for increased local & regional productivity to in turn support national economic growth. Read now✍️➡️ acss.org.uk/decentralisati…

Are you interested in the link between happiness, wellbeing & economic growth? It’s your last chance to register for our webinar featuring Prof @timleunig, @LaraMariellchen, Prof Nigel O'Leary, @Garygillespie42 & Prof @sabina_alkire discussing just that.➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

With less than a day to go until our webinar, organised with the Safety Nets project funded by @NuffieldFound, it’s your last chance to register to hear our expert panel explore how the 4 UK nations have dealt with the policy challenges of child poverty.➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

In this blog for our Devolution Hub, @antsoares67, @CCBSCrossBorder, explores cross-border arrangements on the island of Ireland 10 years on from Brexit & makes the case for maintaining the necessary conditions for closer connections beyond trade.➡️ acss.org.uk/northern-irela…

There’s only a week to go until our webinar💻️ where Prof @timleunig, @LaraMariellchen, Prof Nigel O'Leary, @Garygillespie42 & Prof @sabina_alkire will explore the link between happiness, wellbeing & economic growth. Don’t miss out, register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

In this blog✍️ for our Devolution Hub, @MarcCollinson, @BangorHistory, explores the relevance of the Wales Office post-devolution & asks whether comparison with other Westminster systems suggests alternatives. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/is-the-wales-o…

ICYMI: In our recent webinar, in association with @SocialPolicyUK, @williamnhutton, Prof Ellen Stewart, Prof Ann Marie Gray, Prof Kath Checkland & Dr Lorelei Jones shared their insights into what the 4 UK nations can learn from each other on health policy. acss.org.uk/news/watch-wha…

It’s your last chance to register for our webinar💻️taking place tomorrow in partnership with @UofGPolicy where Prof Kezia Dugdale, @McEwen_Nicola & Dr Hefin Gwilym will explore what the devolved governments can do to address the cost-of-living crisis. ➡️ eventbrite.com/e/what-can-the…

@peckersley @AriannaGi @janicemorphet @JoanieWillett Here’s a taste of what was discussed with @janicemorphet discussing local government reorganisation & the need to create a model that is clear and understandable for citizens. Read the full summary for more ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/summary-e…

Are you interested in devolution & the future of subnational government? Read our summary of a panel discussion which took place at #PSA26 where @peckersley, @AriannaGi, @janicemorphet, Mark Sandford & @JoanieWillett discuss just that➡️ acss.org.uk/news/summary-e…

@EdinburghUni @C_Fitz_ @UlsterUni @NuffieldFound @jed_meers @UoYLaw @ruthpatrick0 @UofGlasgow Meet our expert panel: Dr Sioned Pearce, Lecturer in Social Policy at @cardiffuni, completes our panel who will discuss what the 4 nations can learn from each other after 27 years of different approaches to issues around child poverty in our webinar. ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

@EdinburghUni @C_Fitz_ @UlsterUni @NuffieldFound @jed_meers @UoYLaw Meet our expert panel: @ruthpatrick0, Professor in Social and Public Policy (Urban Studies & Social Policy) at @UofGlasgow, will also share her insights into how the 4 UK nations have dealt with the policy challenges of child poverty. Register➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

Meet our expert panel: Dr Hayley Bennett, Senior Lecturer in Social Policy & Co-Director of the Centre on Constitutional Change at @EdinburghUni, will join our webinar exploring how the 4 UK nations have dealt with the policy challenges of child poverty. acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…

⭐New blog⭐In this blog✍️for our Devolution Hub focused on Cornwall, @JoanieWillett, @UniExeCornwall, advises against a one-size-fits-all approach to devolution and argues for a more flexible approach that can create governance that works for all. ✍️➡️ acss.org.uk/devolution-and…