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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 15h

Meet our speaker: Philip McCann FAcSS Philip will be joining the Campaign for Social Science and @liverpooluni.bsky.social on 2 November for Achieving Growth Through the Power of Place, part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science. ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/achieving-...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 19h

Meet our Fellow Prof Teerooven Soobaroyen, Professor of Accounting at Aston University! Teerooven's research explores accounting, accountability and governance in Majority World countries, examining how reforms interact with local social, cultural and political contexts: acss.org.uk/professor-te...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

How much power do devolved regions really have to shape health outcomes? Watch this clip from Professor Sheena Asthana FAcSS on the limits of local autonomy, then catch up on the full Campaign for Social Science webinar on healthcare and devolution. 🎥➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-h...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

In this month's policy update, Ed Bridges explores proposed reforms to research funding, including, concerns about Scottish university finances, and the latest developments on the international study levy. Read more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-updat...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🆕 New in our Devolution Hub How does devolution shape the lives of refugees and asylum seekers? Dr Sioned Pearce and Nivedita Narayan examine how devolved approaches to housing and welfare are influencing experiences of belonging, support and inclusion. ➡️ acss.org.uk/devolution-b...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Meet our Fellow Prof Simon Hunter, Prof of Applied Psychology at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social. Simon's research on mental health, discrimination & young people's wellbeing has helped inform policy & practice in Scotland. Find out more: acss.org.uk/professor-si...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Did you read our recent Devolution Hub piece by Dr Jack Newman, Dr Charlotte Hoole and Dr Sam Warner? The authors explore whether England's devolution agenda needs a strategy for building mayoral capacity, and how new geographical divides can be avoided. ➡️ acss.org.uk/where-is-the...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Careers with social science 🚀 Meet Sunny, Head of Sociology & Lead Practitioner at the Jewish Community Secondary School. On World Teachers Day 👨🏻‍🏫 why not find out more about his career in teaching & his advice for young people interested in studying social science➡️ acss.org.uk/sunny-guness...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🆕 New in our Devolution Hub Professor Michael Keating FAcSS examines the implications of growing cooperation between nationalist parties and devolved governments across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/the-celtic-a...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This month’s list of consultations & inquiries from the UK’s 4 legislatures & governments that require #socialscience evidence incl. consultations on Northern Ireland’s clean air strategy, legal aid reform, equal pay, & climate adaptation. Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-monit...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Registration is now open for the Campaign for Social Science Annual @sagepub.com Lecture 2026. Join Professor Dame Diane Coyle FAcSS on 3 December for a discussion on one of the UK's most important economic challenges. ➡️https://acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=24

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Meet our Fellow Prof Gang Li, Prof of Tourism Economics at @uniofsurrey.bsky.social! Gang's research examines tourism demand, visitor economy competitiveness & traveller behaviour, & has informed projects with the World Bank & World Travel & Tourism Council. Read more: acss.org.uk/professor-ga...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

How have different devolved regions in England delivered healthcare? Watch our webinar with the Health Foundation exploring what newly-established devolved bodies can learn from regions further along the journey. 🎥➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-h...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📢 New call for papers 📢 The Academy’s journal, Contemporary Social Science, has a new call for papers for a special issue titled 'Strengthening Local and Regional Foundational Economies: From Research to Policy and Practice'. 📅 Closes 30 June 2027. ⬇️ think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

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Strengthening Local and Regional Foundational Economies: From Research to Policy and Practice

Call for Papers - Contemporary Social Science

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Meet our speaker: Sue Jarvis FAcSS Sue will be joining the Campaign for Social Science and @liverpooluni.bsky.social on 2 Nov for Achieving Growth Through the Power of Place, part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science. ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/achieving-...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Meet our Fellow @ruthcurtice.bsky.social, Chief Executive of the @resolutionfoundation.org! Ruth leads research on UK living standards, low pay, financial insecurity and economic policy, drawing on over 15 years' experience at HM Treasury: acss.org.uk/ruth-curtice/

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📅 Less than 4 weeks to go Join us, in conjunction with @ulsteruni.bsky.social and @arinsproject.bsky.social, on 23 Oct to explore how the next Stormont Executive can deliver positive public service transformation. ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rebooting-...

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Rebooting the public sector:

How can the next Stormont Executive deliver positive public service transformation without damaging its political and public mandate?

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Social scientists📢 UKRI has funding available for a consortium to develop and test dynamic tools and approaches to understand and measure public trust and confidence in policing in the UK. 📅 Closes 27 October. Find out more⬇️ www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

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Trust and confidence in policing: Research & Innovation Consortium

Apply for funding to develop and test dynamic tools and innovative approaches to measure public trust and confidence in policing by 2030.

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What helps places thrive? Join the Campaign for Social Science and @liverpooluni.bsky.social on 2 November as we launch our new policy report and explore the role of place in driving growth, innovation and opportunity. ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/achieving-...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📢 New call for papers 📢The Academy’s journal, Contemporary Social Science, has a new call for papers for a special issue titled, Beyond Employment and Unemployment: Rethinking Labour Utilisation and Underutilisation. 📅 The call closes on 30 April 2027. ⬇️ think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

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Beyond Employment and Unemployment: Rethinking Labour Utilisation and Underutilisation

Call for Special Issue papers

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Meet our Fellow Prof Chris Armstrong, Prof of Political Theory at @unisouthampton.bsky.social! A leading political theorist, his work explores global justice & environmental challenges such as biodiversity loss, ocean politics & territorial rights. Find out more: acss.org.uk/professor-ch...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🗺️ What can England's established devolved regions teach the ‘devolution deserts’? Our second devolution webinar of the week takes place tomorrow - don't miss out on the discussion. ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Social science teachers📣 Are you looking for careers resources for your students? Our 2 new posters to help inform secondary school students of the types of careers and skills that studying the social sciences can lead to are available to download on our website. ➡️ acss.org.uk/what-is-soci...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🚨 1 day to go How can devolution help improve health outcomes across England? Join our webinar tomorrow as experts explore how devolved powers are shaping healthcare services and tackling wider determinants of health. ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Meet our Fellow Kathryn McNeilly, Professor of Law at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social! Kathryn is a leading scholar in international human rights law, known for her pioneering research on how concepts of time shape the development and operation of human rights law: buff.ly/DjZ7526

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Social science enables us all to understand our rapidly changing and interconnected human world. Explore our library of examples showcasing how social science research and practice is making a difference to addressing many of the challenges facing society today⬇️ acss.org.uk/category/mak...

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Making a Difference – Academy of Social Sciences

Social science research and practice helps us to understand and manage many of the issues facing society, the environment, the economy and places, in the UK and internationally. It also helps shape…

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

How can we make Britain fairer? Join @york.ac.uk, in association with the Campaign for Social Science, on 4 Nov for 'The Fair Necessities: Why We Need a Fairer Britain & How to Make It Happen.' Featuring @fairness.bsky.social CEO Will Snell and fellow panellists. Register: buff.ly/ZE4j51K

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The Fair Necessities: Why We Need a Fairer Britain & How to Make It Happen

Join us for this ESRC Festival of Social Science event hosted by the University of York.

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Are you looking for an expert in a particular field of social science? The Academy’s Fellowship comprises 1,750 leading social scientists whose expertise covers the breadth of social science disciplines. Explore our Fellows Directory to find out more⬇️ acss.org.uk/fellows/

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Fellows – Academy of Social Sciences

Our Fellows Directory lists all of the Academy’s Fellows and allows you to search via discipline, area of expertise or organisation.

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🚨 Just 1 week to go until our webinar on what established devolved regions can teach the so-called ‘devolution deserts’ If you're interested in the future of English devolution, sign up below. 📅 24 September 2026 ⏰ 1pm-2pm 💻 Online Register now➡️ lnkd.in/eHyveK_w

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Meet our Fellow Prof Rob Francis, Prof of Urban Ecology & Society at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social! His interdisciplinary research spans urban biodiversity, rivers, invasive species and even the environmental impacts of warfare. Find out more: acss.org.uk/professor-ro...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Interested in how devolution can help improve health outcomes? Just 1 week to go until our webinar exploring how different devolved regions in England have approached healthcare. 📅 23 September 2026 ⏰ 1pm-2pm 💻 Online Register now➡️ lnkd.in/eMQVaZH9

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last chance📣 The calls for papers for special issues of the Academy’s journal📚 Contemporary Social Science, on AI, automation, and the future of work, and Circular Economy Innovation: Missions, Governance and Practice will close on 1 October. Find out more📚 ⬇️ www.tandfonline.com/journals/rso...

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Contemporary Social Science

Journal of the Academy of Social Sciences An interdisciplinary and international journal that publishes theoretical, empirical and pragmatic research across social sciences and related disciplines.

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Want to help champion the social sciences? Support the Campaign for Social Science and join a growing community showcasing the value of social science research and its impact on policy, the economy and society. ➡️ acss.org.uk/support-us/#...

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Support Us – Academy of Social Sciences

We believe in the power of social science to advance understanding of our contemporary human world and to shape a better future. As a Fellow, society, organisation, or individual there are many ways…

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Meet our Fellow Eric Zhao, Prof of Strategy & Associate Dean for Research at Saïd Business School, @ox.ac.uk! Eric studies how firms adapt to technological change, with research focusing on AI-driven transformation, human-machine collaboration & organisational resilience: acss.org.uk/professor-er...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🆕 New in our Devolution Hub As English devolution enters a new phase, Dr Jack Newman of @liverpooluni.bsky.social and fellow authors ask whether the Government has a strategy for building mayoral capacity and warns against creating new geographical divides. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/where-is-the...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Social science teachers📣 Are you looking for ways to help inform your students of the types of careers & skills that studying social science subjects at secondary school can lead to? Download our 2 posters which can be printed off & displayed in your classroom here➡️ acss.org.uk/what-is-soci...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Have you read this piece in our Devolution Hub? Shevaun Smith of @UniStrathclyde examines class and gender representation in the Scottish Parliament. Read now➡️ acss.org.uk/who-represen...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Are you fascinated by people, communities and society? Do you want to help solve some of the greatest challenges facing our world today? Then studying the social sciences may well be for you. Find out more about where studying social science could lead⬇️ acss.org.uk/what-is-soci...

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Why study social science? – Academy of Social Sciences

Are you fascinated by people, communities and society? Do you want to help solve some of the greatest challenges facing our world today? Then studying the social sciences may well be for you.

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Interested in the future of English devolution? 📅 Only 2 weeks to go until our webinar on what established devolved regions can teach the so-called ‘devolution deserts’. ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

ICYMI: We are delighted to have welcomed a new cohort of outstanding social scientists to our Fellowship this autumn, whose work highlights the importance of the #socialsciences in understanding and helping to address societal challenges. Find out more⬇️ acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...

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The Academy of Social Sciences welcomes outstanding social scientists to its Fellowship in autumn 2026 – Academy of Social Sciences

The Academy of Social Sciences is delighted to welcome a new cohort of outstanding social scientists to our Fellowship this autumn.

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

⏳️ 2 weeks to go How have different devolved regions in England delivered healthcare, and what lessons can newly-established bodies learn from them? Join our webinar on 23 September. ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

With season 11 of the We Society podcast now at an end, host Will Hutton & the team would like to hear your ideas to help us shape season 12 & beyond! What topics should we be covering & who do you want to hear from? Complete our survey to let us know. Thank you! ⬇️ acss.org.uk/we-society-p...

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We Society feedback – Academy of Social Sciences

Will and the We Society team are proud to have created eleven thought-provoking seasons of The We Society – the podcast that explores the big social science ideas to shape the way we live.

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📘 Have you explored our report, The Contemporary Relevance of the Social Sciences? The report outlines eight key principles that demonstrate how social science helps us address the major challenges facing society today. Download now➡️ acss.org.uk/publications...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Meet our Fellow @profkatedommett.bsky.social, Professor of Digital Politics at @ sheffielduni.bsky.social! Her research looks at data, elections and democracy in the digital age. Kate has also advised the House of Lords on democracy and digital technology. Find out more: acss.org.uk/professor-ka...

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Sue Jarvis FAcSS of @liverpooluni.bsky.social explains why English devolution matters, what it has already achieved in Liverpool City Region, and what still needs to happen for devolution to reach its full potential.

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Are you interested in what we ask Google? In the latest from the We Society, Google’s Data Editor @simonrogers.bsky.social explores the data behind the world’s biggest search engine & what it says about us. Hear Will Hutton explain why this needs to be your next listen. podfollow.com/the-we-socie...

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