The Council for Science & Technology is recruiting for its next independent co-chair & is seeking applications from senior figures in academia, industry or the public sector with a background in science, tech, engineering or innovation. ⬇️ apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9275
Congratulations🎉to all of the social scientists who were recognised in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours List, including our Fellows Prof Monder Ram FAcSS, Prof Jo Swaffield FAcSS & Prof Kaye Wellings FAcSS. Find out more ⬇️
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Social scientists📣Are you interested in supporting solutions for the prevention and treatment of gambling-related harms? UKRI has pre-announced funding opening later this year for gambling harms research.⏰Expressions of interest close 17 July. Find out more⬇️
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Apply for funding that deepens understanding or supports solutions for the prevention and treatment of gambling-related harms.
Have you watched our webinar recording where Prof @timleunig.bsky.social, Lara Fleischer, Prof Nigel O'Leary, Gary Gillespie & Prof Sabina Alkire discussed the link between happiness, wellbeing & economic growth? Watch here🎥 ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/watch-c...
⭐New blog⭐ In this blog for our Devolution Hub, Dr Paul Anderson & Dr Coree Brown Swan analyse the current state of Intergovernmental Relations & explore the possible impacts of the May 2026 elections in Scotland & Wales plus the continuing trends in Northern Ireland. ✍️➡️ acss.org.uk/time-to-rese...
Are you interested in China’s relations with the US and Europe? In our 2026 Annual Lecture Prof Rana Mitter will assess how the world will change in an era when the leaders of the US & China seek to change global order in new & unpredictable directions. Register➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/even...
Are you interested in social science perspectives on devolved & sub-national government? Our Devolution Hub draws together insights from leading social scientists on how the different polities across the UK might learn from each other through a range of blogs & events.⬇️
Social scientists📣Does your research explore racial diversity? @nuffieldfoundation.org's Racial Diversity UK Fund has grants available to support projects exploring the theme of inter-generational changes, continuities & challenges in a racially diverse UK. www.nuffieldfoundation.org/funding-for-...
⭐New blog⭐In this blog for our Devolution Hub, former First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford demonstrates how the revaluation of council tax in Wales provides an early test for the new administration & whether there is appetite for cooperative action in pursuit of change. acss.org.uk/revaluation-...
This hub showcases evidence-led insights from social science research to offer informed perspectives on devolved and sub-national government in the UK.
