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COVID19 Hub

COVID-19 Hub
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Campaign Supporters in Action

[…] you can view and learn more about major projects, initiatives and activities that they are involved in. Find out how they apply their knowledge, expertise and research to address real world challenges, including supporting local communities, and the impact they are delivering for our society. Supporting the Campaign for Social Science demonstrates a strong […]
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Climate and Sustainability Hub

Climate change and sustainability are multifaceted challenges with wide -ranging global social, political and economic impacts. This hub showcases some of the best evidence-based social science research offering perspectives that help deepen our understanding of the effects of the crisis, while also contributing potential solutions and answers. Over the next few months the hub […]
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Election 24 Hub

Social science perspectives will be vital in informing policy debates ahead of a likely UK General Election  in 2024. This hub foregrounds the social sciences in informing policies across the political spectrum and showcases research evidence relevant to public policy. Drawing on the expertise of distinguished social scientists, many of whom are Fellows of […]
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Health of Social Science

[…] in order to sustain its ‘health’ in a constantly evolving context. We do this because social science is fundamental to informing many of the big challenges the UK – and the wider world – faces. Monitoring new developments in the sector is a vital part of this work. UK higher education (HE) is facing […]
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Careers in Social Science

[…] include geospatial analysts trained in geography, operations managers trained in business and management, political scientists working for polling companies, and psychologists working on organisation behaviours. Many jobs and careers are open to all social scientists and even more are open to graduates in any subject. These make use of so -called generic or transferable skills.
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Comment and Analysis

We know how to level up health: here’s how and why

In this piece Dr Jennifer Dixon emphasises the importance of improving public health if we are to truly level up in the UK. Jennifer makes the case for improving working conditions; reducing smoking; investing in the NHS; creating new cross-ministerial mechanisms and institutions; and devolution of decision-making and resources to local government.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

[…] ethnicity, racial diversity and inclusion; gender equality; and socio-economic inequalities.  These issues have taken different forms and affected various groups and places at different times. Today, the UK focusses particularly on addressing ethnic and racial inequality, and economic and employment inequality between regions. Many universities and social science societies also seek to address EDI […]
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Front Page

This report, commissioned by the British Academy and Academy of Social Sciences, highlights the tangible impact of the UK’s SHAPE (Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy) research on the wellbeing of society, culture, and the economy through a collection of case studies.
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Comment and Analysis

Levelling up taxation, funding and education

In this piece Professor Danny Dorling FAcSS explores some of the complexities and nuances of inequality in the UK. He shines a light on some compelling evidence which makes the case for progressive taxation and reforming education funding as essential ingredients of effective levelling up.
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