Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile
Academy of Social Sciences

@acadsocsciences

The Academy of Social Sciences is the UK's national academy of academics, learned societies & practitioners in #socialscience. Founder of @CfSocialScience.

ID: 2532446652

linkhttp://acss.org.uk calendar_today29-05-2014 11:24:45

4,4K Tweet

7,7K Followers

657 Following

Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have you read our report summarising EDI data for staff & student populations in the social sciences in UK HE? It draws on 2021/22 HESA data to allow for comparisons between the social sciences sector & the UK’s total academic staff & student populations. acss.org.uk/publications/e…

Have you read our report summarising EDI data for staff & student populations in the social sciences in UK HE? It draws on 2021/22 HESA data to allow for comparisons between the social sciences sector & the UK’s total academic staff & student populations.
acss.org.uk/publications/e…
Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you interested in delivering EDI interventions in schools? Funded as part of our EDI Project, British Psychological Society & BERA created a pilot teaching resource for secondary school students on the history of IQ testing. Find out more about what they learned⬇️ acss.org.uk/edi-project-kn…

Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Ultimately the biggest missions are global.” Have you watched our 2025 Annual Lecture yet? ICYMI Mariana Mazzucato, Director of UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose delivered an inspiring talk on the need for a mission-oriented approach to tackle the grand challenges of our time. Watch➡️acss.org.uk/news/watch-now…

Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know that social science research data from the Understanding Society project based at ISER & University of Essex has been used by businesses, charities & several Government departments to highlight & attempt to solve many social challenges? Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/understanding-…

Did you know that social science research data from the <a href="/usociety/">Understanding Society</a> project based at <a href="/iseressex/">ISER</a> &amp; <a href="/Uni_of_Essex/">University of Essex</a> has been used by businesses, charities &amp; several Government departments to highlight &amp; attempt to solve many social challenges?
Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/understanding-…
Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This month’s policy update comments on what the UK Government’s white paper on immigration means for UK universities in an incredibly challenging landscape for UK higher education & research. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-update-…

This month’s policy update comments on what the UK Government’s white paper on immigration means for UK universities in an incredibly challenging landscape for UK higher education &amp; research. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/policy-update-…
Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you interested in where a career in social science could lead? Alex studied anthropology at university & now works in the Civil Service. Find out more about how Alex uses social science in his role ➡️acss.org.uk/alex-clegg/

Are you interested in where a career in social science could lead? Alex studied anthropology at university &amp; now works in the Civil Service. Find out more about how Alex uses social science in his role ➡️acss.org.uk/alex-clegg/
Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With the increasing use of AI & machine learning systems making decisions about our lives, there is a pressing need to ensure that such algorithms & systems are fair & transparent. Find out how social science is making a difference in this area➡️ acss.org.uk/making-fairer-…

With the increasing use of AI &amp; machine learning systems making decisions about our lives, there is a pressing need to ensure that such algorithms &amp; systems are fair &amp; transparent. Find out how social science is making a difference in this area➡️ acss.org.uk/making-fairer-…
Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re already over halfway through season 8 of the We Society podcast🎙️! Which episode has been your favourite so far & who would you like to hear from as a guest in the future? We’d love to hear from you! Catch up on any episodes you might have missed👂⬇️ podfollow.com/the-we-society…

Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you interested in how to make designs accessible & inclusive for everyone? Our EDI hub has a range of resources to help make both digital & print content as accessible as possible, incl. guidance on colour palettes, online accessibility & imagery. acss.org.uk/esrc-project-e…

Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations🎉to all of the social scientists who were recognised in the King’s 2025 Birthday Honours List, including our Fellows: Karen Broadhurst OBE, Lucie Cluver, frances gardner, Dr Jennifer Gold, Mariana Mazzucato & Prof Sue Yeandle. Find out more ⬇️ acss.org.uk/news/academy-f…

Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you thinking about studying social science at university? Great choice! A degree in social science opens doors to a wide variety of careers & opportunities. Find out more about where a social science degree can lead➡️ acss.org.uk/what-is-social…

Academy of Social Sciences (@acadsocsciences) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know social science research led by City-REDI & WMREDI at Uni of Birmingham led to securing significant funding from the UK Government to address specific regional challenges in the West Midlands following Brexit & Covid-19? Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/building-econo…

Did you know social science research led by <a href="/CityREDI/">City-REDI</a> &amp; <a href="/WMREDI/">WMREDI</a> at <a href="/unibirmingham/">Uni of Birmingham</a> led to securing significant funding from the UK Government to address specific regional challenges in the West Midlands following Brexit &amp; Covid-19?
Find out more ➡️ acss.org.uk/building-econo…