Are you (or do you know) a social sciences researcher or professional services colleague who is achieving - or on the path to - excellent societal or economic impact? Or perhaps your work is enabling a culture of impact within your team? The social sciences Impact Awards 2025 are now open for nominations for social science colleagues of all career stages from across the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University and their non-academic partners - and we want to hear from you! The winners will each be given professional assistance to create a video promoting their research impact, and be invited to a celebratory event in March 2025 Deadline for nominations: Friday 8 November. These awards are supported by the University of Oxford's ESRC: Economic and Social Research Council #ImpactAccelerationAccount https://lnkd.in/e_gAanqY
Social Sciences Division, University of Oxford
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Tackling global challenges through research, education & innovation in the Social Sciences at the University of Oxford
About us
The Oxford Social Sciences Division represents one of the largest groupings of social scientists in the world. We bring together outstanding departments, faculties and schools committed to tackling some of the major challenges facing humanity, such as sustainable resource management, migration, global governance, justice, poverty and development. Our research combines rigorous and innovative quantitative methodologies and theoretical approaches using individual and collective experiences and actions. The quality and diversity of our research and our over 1,000 researchers creates a virtuous circle, attracting the most talented students and researchers, allowing us to create an intellectually fertile environment for the next generation of world leaders. The Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings placed the University of Oxford as number one in the world for Social Sciences in 2022, 2019 and 2018. Over 5,000 students are enrolled on our wide-ranging, innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, all underpinned by the ground-breaking research of our academics.
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Employees at Social Sciences Division, University of Oxford
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Kate O'Connor
Head of Communications, Social Sciences, and Shared Service Manager at the University of Oxford
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Charlotte Medland
Senior Impact & Engagement Manager at Social Sciences Division, University of Oxford
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Andy Garlick
Head of Education Policy and Planning, Social Sciences Division
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Sophie Herzberg
Deputy Head of Education Policy and Planning, Social Sciences Division
Updates
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Welcome to our new Associate Head of Division (Research and Impact), Professor Louise J. Slater! Professor Slater is currently Professor of Hydroclimatology at the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford and Fellow of Hertford College, University of Oxford. In this role, she will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of research, impact, engagement and innovation in Social Sciences. We would also like to thank Professor Heather Viles, who held this position from 2020-2024. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e7vQFyWx #NewBeginnings University of Oxford
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What are the top urgent issues faced by mobile indigenous populations? Mobile Indigenous Peoples face increasing challenges such as border restrictions, environmental degradation, and loss of land rights, which threaten their way of life and ability to sustain their cultural heritage. A groundbreaking new report, the result of a collaboration between the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford and the United Nations, gives a voice to these communities. Led by Dr. Ariell Ahearn's team (Elizabeth Hempstead), and Professor Dawn Chatty, this project unveils urgent challenges—from climate change to border restrictions—that are reshaping the lives of herders, foragers, and nomads across the globe. This report isn’t just a wake-up call—it’s a beacon of hope. It’s built on stories from the Sámi reindeer herders of Finland, to the Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, and beyond. It’s a powerful reminder that these communities are resilient, resourceful, and ready to be heard. With an upcoming side event at the United Nations in New York this October, the push for real change is just beginning. Dr Ahearn said: ‘This report is not only a powerful advocacy tool but also the result of years of relationship-building and collaboration. Our involvement with the Dana+20 Manifesto and its connection to the UN report highlights the impact of sustained efforts to promote the rights and visibility of Mobile Indigenous Peoples. This work will have far-reaching effects.’ https://lnkd.in/euk4v77D
New report spotlights urgent issues faced by mobile indigenous populations
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Inspiring words to kickstart the academic year for the new MBA cohort at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford ⬇️ The #Climate Boot Camp was part of the welcome programme for students. It's great to see such important conversations being had as part of their #NewBeginnings at University of Oxford!
‘You as future business leaders, will be key to driving the necessary change.’ That was the challenge Professor Myles Allen, one of the world’s leading climate scientists, put to our Oxford MBAs at this year’s inaugural Climate Boot Camp. It was convened by Professor Juliane Reinecke, Faculty Director for Sustainability, brought together some of the most respected voices in climate science, policy, and business leadership from the University of Oxford and beyond. It underscored the importance of understanding and addressing the climate crisis as a central challenge for today’s business leaders From this year’s boot camp our students will have a solid foundation of core climate literacy. Drawn from 24 sectors and 58 nationalities, the MBAs will take these insights into all their studies this year at Oxford, and from here out into their future world of work. We are very grateful to Abrar Chaudhury, Aoife Brophy, Benjamin Franta, Daniel Armanios (he/him/il/他), FASME, Jimmy Jia, Kate Raworth, Kaya Axelsson, Mary Johnstone-Louis, Myles Allen, Paul Shearing, Sam Hampton, and to Paul Polman , the Chair of our School Board, for sharing their expertise and in turn challenging, enlightening and inspiring our students. https://oxsbs.link/3Bq41Jn #climatechange, #sustainability, #leadership
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Another great roundup of #research and innovation from across the University of Oxford last month, featuring news of 2 #NewBeginnings in the form of recently launched programmes at the Oxford Martin School on #AI Threat Detection and Circular Battery Economies - find out more ⬇️
READ: October's research and innovation roundup, featuring the latest news and developments at the University of Oxford. ⬇
Research and Innovation at Oxford - October 2024
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Wishing a very warm welcome to the 2024 freshers across the Division! We hope that you've had a great first few days in Oxford and are looking forward to getting started with Michaelmas Term. There are lots of helpful resources and support to help you settle in - find out more on the University of Oxford website: https://lnkd.in/en4jaPqn #WelcomeToOxford #NewBeginnings
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'The aim is to not only accelerate the transition, but also make it as inclusive as possible.' Don't miss this article from Dr Hannah Budnitz (Research Associate in Urban Mobility at the Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford) exploring how policymakers and stakeholders can be bought together to create more effective electric mobility policies. Read now: ⬇️ School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford #EnergyTransition #EVs #ElectricCars
If we are ever to transition away from fossil fuel-driven transport, we need to ensure that electric mobility is more accessible, equitable, inclusive, and fair argues the Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford's Dr Hannah Budnitz ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ezk_BHJs
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📢 Join us! For EVEN MORE fantastic #FREE events around Oxford throughout 📅 Oct & Nov! From art and nature workshops in Blackbird Leys and slow art in Ashmolean Museum, Oxford to powerful short films, don't miss the #ESRCFestival More information here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6RQDsc3
Festival of Social Science
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It's October, which means the start of the academic year is almost upon us 📚 This is always an exciting time for our Departments, colleagues and students. To celebrate, this month we'll be spotlighting pieces of news from across the division that mark 'new beginnings'. Do you have anything you'd like to share? Maybe your department has recently launched a programme, or you've kickstarted a new initiative in your office, or your research has had a transformative impact on a particular process - let us know in the comments and follow along with #NewBeginnings #SocialSciences #OxfordUniversity
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Batteries will play a fundamental role in our journey to Net Zero, but current markets lack the technological and policy infrastructure to ensure batteries are optimally used throughout their full life cycle, including in ‘second life’ applications. The Oxford Martin School Programme on Circular Battery Economies aims to deliver a blueprint for a truly circular battery economy, with a focus on leveraging opportunities in the Global South. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eVtBNX_N