Oxford Social Sciences Division

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We bring together the outstanding departments, faculties and schools that make up the University of Oxford's Social Sciences Division.

Lecture poster: "The Limits of Identitarianism", 5pm Fri 8 May at Lecture Theatre, Nuffield College with speaker Professor Chetan Bhatt
Teaching Excellence Awards - Celebrating teaching excellence across the Social Sciences Division. Deadline: 17 April
University of Oxford Social Sciences banner: #SSDChanges — news, updates and research from across the Division on the topic of Change and Uncertainty
Oxford Spring School in Advanced Research Methods 23-27 March 2026
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#SocSciHome News, updates and research from across the Social Sciences Division on the topic of Home and Belonging
#SocSciAI News updates and research from across the Social Sciences Division on the topic of AI in the social sciences
Festival of Social Science, 20 Oct–7 Nov 2025. Free, family-friendly activities for curious minds. Hosted by Oxford and partners. #ESRCFestival.
#SSDSpaceAndSociety. News, updates and research from across the Social Sciences Division on the topic of Space, Society and the Stars. Next to the text is an image of an astronaut floating above Earth
Closing: Noon, 12 September 2025 (UK Time). IMPACT IN MOTION: NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTY, CREATING CHANGE. Social Sciences Impact Conference, 24-25 March 2026. Expressions of interest invited from social sciences researchers, collaborators, engagement or impact professionals and partner organisations. Find out more at socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-conference (followed by logos of University of Oxford Social Sciences Division, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford ESRC IAA, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council)
Dr Rampazzo has short brown hair and is wearing a striped shirt. His quote says 'I'm honoured to receive this Teaching Excellence Award. As a researcher, I view teaching as integral to my academic role. Integrating my research into the classroom not only enriches students' learning experiences but also invigorates my own research, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas that benefits both teaching and scholarship.'
Closing: Noon, 12 September 2025 (UK Time). IMPACT IN MOTION: NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTY, CREATING CHANGE. Social Sciences Impact Conference, 24-25 March 2026. Expressions of interest invited from social sciences researchers, collaborators, engagement or impact professionals and partner organisations. Find out more at socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-conference (followed by logos of University of Oxford Social Sciences Division, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford ESRC IAA, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council)
Closing: Noon, 12 September 2025 (UK Time). IMPACT IN MOTION: NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTY, CREATING CHANGE. Social Sciences Impact Conference, 24-25 March 2026. Expressions of interest invited from social sciences researchers, collaborators, engagement or impact professionals and partner organisations. Find out more at socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-conference (followed by logos of University of Oxford Social Sciences Division, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford ESRC IAA, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council)
Closing: Noon, 12 September 2025 (UK Time). IMPACT IN MOTION: NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTY, CREATING CHANGE. Social Sciences Impact Conference, 24-25 March 2026. Expressions of interest invited from social sciences researchers, collaborators, engagement or impact professionals and partner organisations. Find out more at socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-conference (followed by logos of University of Oxford Social Sciences Division, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford ESRC IAA, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council)
Teaching Excellence Awards 2025: Congratulations to our winners!
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Mid-Career Researcher Incentives Pilot Scheme: The Social Sciences Division is running a new pilot scheme offering targeted resources to help mid-career researchers make large grant applications. Departments may elect for support to include: research assistance with writing large grant applications, EA/administrative support, or limited teaching buyout Deadline extended to 30 April!
Mid-career researcher incentives pilot scheme The Social Sciences Division is running a new pilot scheme offering targeted resources to help mid-career researchers make large grant applications. Departments may elect for support to include: research assistance with writing large grant applications, EA/administrative support, or limited teaching buyout Scan the QR code or follow the link to find out more! Deadline for applications: 23 April
Are you an experienced researcher, passionate about policy engagement and keen to make a difference in Oxfordshire? The Local Policy Lab is seeking to appoint 3 Chief Scientific Advisors. Find out more and apply by 7 May! Logos of Oxford University, Oxfordshire County Council, and Oxford Brookes University
Image of the globe surrounded by motifs depicting society and the environment. Text reads: 'Impact Awards 2025. Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. Winner: Scaling and Sustaining Impact. Addressing multidimensional poverty in developing nations through measurement and policy applications'.
Image of the globe surrounded by motifs depicting society and the environment. Text reads: 'Impact Awards 2025. Professor Mark Graham and the Fairwork team. Highly Commended: Scaling & Sustaining Impact. Fairwork: generating pro-worker change in the digital economy'.
Image of the globe surrounded by motifs depicting society and the environment. Text: 'Impact Awards 2025. Alan Sánchez Jiménez, Vanessa Rojas Arangoitia, Marta Favara, Gina Crivello (In Memoriam), Santiago Cueto Caballero, Kath Ford, Gisela Chacaltana, and Julia Tilford. WINNER: Developing Impact. Young Lives evidence directly informing legislative change to prohibit child marriage in Peru'.
Image of the globe surrounded by motifs depicting society and the environment, Text: 'Impact Awards 2025. Prof Jeremias Adams-Prassl, Aislinn Kelly-Lyth, Dr Halefom Abraha, Dr Six Silberman, Sangh Rakshita and Bharat Shivan. Highly Commended: Developing Impact. Regulating AI at work: protecting workers against digital surveillance and control.'
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Image of the globe surround by motifs depicting society and the environment. Text: 'Impact Awards 2025. Border Criminologies, Mobile Info Team, and Border Violence Monitoring Network. Highly Commended: Developing Impact. Documenting human rights violations inside immigration detention settings'.
Image of the globe surround by motifs depicting society and the environment. Text: 'Dr Jennifer Seddon, Dr Sarah Wadd, Mr Dave Dicks, Dr Sion Scott. Winner: Emerging Impact. Improving patient care for people prescribed medicines with a risk of dependence'.
Image of the globe surround by motifs depicting society and the environment. Text reads: 'Michael Biggs. Highly Commended: Emerging Impact. Creating reliable statistics on the transgender population in England and Wales'.
Image of the globe surround by motifs depicting society and the environment. Text reads: 'Mona Ibrahim. Highly Commended: Emerging Impact. The foundations of recovery: a new vision for social assistance in Sudan.'
Image of the globe surrounded by motifs depicting society and the environment. Text: Impact Awards 2025, Social Sciences: making a difference
A brightly coloured hexagon split into segments in orange, pinks and greens against a navy blue background. Teaching Excellence Awards: Celebrating teaching excellence across the Social Sciences Division. Deadline: 4 April
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Business Engagement Seed Fund: From funding crucial preparatory work to facilitating discussions of piloting a new idea, our Business Engagement Seed Fund empowers social scientists to team up with businesses, unlock new opportunities and drive impactful partnerships. Apply by 16 January!