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

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 · 7h

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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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 · 7h

“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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

‘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 · 1d

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 · 2d

“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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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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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 · 2d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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

Meet our Fellow Prof Tim Dunne, Provost & Professor of International Relations at @uniofsurrey.bsky.social! Tim has more than 30 years’ experience as an educator, and his role as Provost gives him oversight and a shared responsibility for the academic areas at Surrey. acss.org.uk/professor-ti...

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

‘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 · 6d

Our new report shares an example showing how social science research is improving workplace mental health in the Midlands. Research at @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social surveyed 2,000 Midlands-based businesses & informed wellbeing interventions reaching 800,000 employees.📖➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

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

Are you interested in the role of social science in today’s world? Register for our 2025 Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture to hear Julia Gillard, 27th Prime Minister of Australia & Chair of @giwlkings.bsky.social, discuss just that.
Register now➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

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

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 · 7d

Season 9 of the We Society podcast is here! Episode 1 sees Will Hutton joined by disaster recovery expert @lucygobag.bsky.social to explore the hidden world of emergency planning incl. the long-term implications of the Covid-19 pandemic on societal resilience. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...

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

Social scientists📢 The FCDO is recruiting for 3 Senior Research Fellowships covering the areas of migration, humanitarian preparedness, and clean energy innovation. ⏰Deadline for applications is 6 October at 5pm GMT. Find out more ⬇️

International Initiative for Impact Evaluation @3ieimpact.org · 8d

The FCDO Research Commissioning Centre invites applications for three part-time Senior Research Fellow placements in the following fields:

▪ Clean Energy and Innovation
▪ Migration
▪ Humanitarian

New application deadline: 6 October 2025, 17:00 GMT (rolling review)
Apply here: bit.ly/FCDO_SRF

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

Last week, we held an event at the Senedd in Wales where @dremilylowthian.bsky.social & @ellarabaiotti.bsky.social from Swansea University shared recommendations from their research which could help improve public services in Wales. Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/strengt...

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

Meet our Fellow Prof Rebecca Riley, Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor for Regional Engagement & Co-Director of @city-redi.bsky.social! Rebecca is dedicated to driving positive change & is a leading voice in civic engagement, regional development & innovation policy. ➡️ acss.org.uk/professor-re...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 9d

The social sciences enable us all to understand our rapidly changing & interconnected human world – & the UK excels at them! 3 UK universities are ranked in the top 10 universities in the world for social science. Find out more about why the social sciences matter➡️

Why social science matters – Academy of Social Sciences

Social science is highly relevant to helping us understand and manage many of the issues facing society, the environment, the economy and places, in the UK and internationally. They make a positive…

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