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Great to see Prof @maxroser.bsky.social spotlighted in Oxford's Social Sciences Innovation series! 💡 In this short film, he shares the story behind Our World in Data, a website bringing together quality data on global issues. 📊 Watch here 👇 https://buff.ly/4i6xMPo @socsci.ox.ac.uk

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NEW: @politicsoxford.bsky.social has launched the Centre for Democratic Resilience, a new research centre dedicated to understanding and promoting the resilience of liberal democracy in Europe, the United States, and beyond. Find out more ⬇️

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📣 Book launch! Prof Alex Betts, author of 'Social Science: A Very Short Introduction', will lead a panel of colleagues from across our division. 📅 6 March More: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc... @odid-qeh.bsky.social @dspi-oxford.bsky.social @politicsoxford.bsky.social @osgaoxford.bsky.social

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Since 2020, OPEN has grown to over 1,200 researchers, staff & students, & policy professionals in Oxford, the UK and around the world. Our new strategy, launched today, sets out our ambitions for the next 5 years. Find out how you can join our growing community! www.ox.ac.uk/research/usi...

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The sun has finally come back to Oxford! Long may it continue 🌞 @oxmartinschool.bsky.social @odid-qeh.bsky.social @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

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Check out this great new video about Our World in Data from @socsci.ox.ac.uk featuring our founder, @maxroser.bsky.social! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCz6EIcSFQ8

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Can the humble bean help save the world? Happy #WorldPulsesDay! It's a good day to check out our video collaboration with BBC Ideas & @socsci.ox.ac.uk which highlights just how beans might help solve our interconnected climate and food systems challenges. Watch: tabledebates.org/essay/table-...

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🌟 Our researchers Dr Chrysanthi Papoutsi and Dr Jackie van Dael are among the new Social Sciences Engagement Fellows! Their project, titled ‘Bringing the social back into sociotechnical’, will run in collaboration with technology company Kainos.

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Marina Jirotka @marenka.bsky.social & Carolyn Ten Holter @carolynth.bsky.social have been awarded @socsci.ox.ac.uk Engagement Fellowship funding for the ANNEXE Project, to explore the role of responsible AI in a military context, partnering with the British Army. www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/soci...

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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Amal Clooney as a Visiting Professor of Practice in international law at the Blavatnik School of Government. @ox.ac.uk 🔗 www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/amal-cl...

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⭐️👏 Congratulations to our new Social Sciences Engagement Fellows, whose projects will develop new collaborations with non-academic partners across the UK and beyond, bringing valuable #socialsciences research insights to bear on real-world challenges 👇 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/soci...

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Join the Talk! With @DrCNeedham from @unibirmingham on ‘The Politics of Social Care Reform in the UK: Delivery, Drift or Decay?' Don't miss tomorrow's discussion! 🗓️ 6 Feb ⏰ 16:00-17:30 📍Hybrid. 🔗 Register: talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/833... #GreenTempletonCollege @dspi-oxford.bsky.social

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Great to see the first-ever International AI Safety Report now live, with Oxford Internet Institute Professor @helenmargetts.bsky.social as a formal senior advisor to the report. Read it here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

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On #internationaldayofeducation watch our new researcher policy video featuring David Johnson @oxforddeptofed.bsky.social & his work with the Gov of Sudan to support education. Did you know More than 17 mil of 19 million children are out of school in Sudan? Video: t.co/nXxxqEF5Ha

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The IKEA Foundation has renewed its support for Oxford’s Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH), a pioneering initiative that helps people who have been affected by displacement to become leaders across the humanitarian sector. More info ⬇️

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The Bodleian Reader Survey happens once every 3 years. The results provide vital information which feeds into all our decision making. Members of the University of Oxford and all Bodleian cardholders are urged have their say by completing the <10 minute form: bit.ly/3CBFWjL. Survey closes 24 Feb.

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📊 Bringing data to life can spark global impact. @maxroser.bsky.social @ourworldindata.org started as a small project - now it reaches 100M+ users annually, empowering policymakers, educators & researchers worldwide. Max shares his story here: 📺 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/our-world-in... #InnovationStories

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NEW: A new study led by researchers including Dr Fabian Braesemann at the Oxford Internet Institute shows how #GenerativeAI tools like #ChatGPT are reshaping the workforce. Read more: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Introducing the Centre for Democratic Resilience - world-leading research and educational programmes to understand and promote the resilience of liberal democracy: ow.ly/1sKl50UL7Wn

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🤝 How can social scientists create impactful partnerships? Led by @geodiverse.bsky.social, Kickstarting Heritage Innovations helps preserve at-risk sites by aligning academic expertise with real-world need. Heather Viles shares her story here: 📺 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/kickstarting... #InnovationStories

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Got a big idea that could change the world? Follow it. @geoplace.bsky.social did, with @towardsfairwork.bsky.social, which is elevating the working standards of millions of gig workers worldwide. Mark shares his story here www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/fairwork-shi... #InnovationStories @oiioxford.bsky.social

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🌍 How can inclusive digital business models help those who need them most? Xiaolan Fu’s #IDModel project uses an app-based tool to empower people in developing countries to generate income. Xiaolan shares her story here: 📺 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/id-model-a-d... #InnovationStories @odid-qeh.bsky.social

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'All eyes will now be on Reeves to see whether spending cuts or tax rises are on her agenda as she tries to balance the books.' Read more from @oxfordecondept.bsky.social's Dr Linda Yueh ⬇️ theconversation.com/uk-borrowing...

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ICYMI: Fascinating insights into the many potential benefits of reformed VAT on different food types - find out more ⬇️ #SSDFoodAndFarming

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This month, we’re digging deep into the future of food and farming, from tackling global challenges to exploring sustainable solutions. Follow for updates from across our Division! 🍃 #SSDFoodAndFarming #GlobalChallenges

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📽️ We're back with more stories of policy-academic engagement! Isang Awah (Dept of Social Policy & Intervention), Head of Advocacy at Global Parenting Initiative works with governments, the UN & NGOs to advocate for the uptake of evidence-based parenting programmes. youtu.be/bmCJgDFrCzU?...

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Congrats to SocSci colleagues recognised in 2025's New Year Honours! Paul Chapman (Saïd Business School) is appointed OBE for services to Project Delivery. Prof Steve Strand (@oxforddeptofed.bsky.social) is appointed OBE for services to Equality & Human Rights www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/new-...

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Fantastic to see this new book by Prof @alexanderbetts.bsky.social @odid-qeh.bsky.social exploring 'how methods and theories from different disciplines can be applied and combined to address major global challenges.' ⬆️ A very apt summary of all the work done by colleagues across our division!

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A new project led by @oxfordgeography.bsky.social's Prof Louise Slater (@louiseslater.bsky.social) aims to transform the optimisation of hydropower systems in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to ensure sustainable and equitable energy access. Find out more ⬇️ www.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-12...

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As we bid farewell to 2024, we are reflecting on some of our top stats and achievements from the year. Here is our Education Wrapped! 📚 #YearInReview #HappyNewYear

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A new hub has launched at @oxforddeptofed.bsky.social which will promote a research-informed and ethical approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education. More info ⬇️ www.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-12...

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ICYMI: The latest issue of @fmreview.bsky.social explores how displacement response is financed, and the implications for forcibly displaced people and host communities - find out more in this blog from @ODID_QEH ⬇️ #SSDcommunities

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💡 Fascinating article explaining the recent changes in UK #migration data ⬇️ Prof Sumption is Director of @migobs.bsky.social, based at the Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS) at @oxford-anthro.bsky.social

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⭐ Calling social sciences researchers at @ox.ac.uk: Kick-start your research-to-business collaboration with our £25,000 Business Engagement Seed Fund - now open! 📅 Find out more and apply by 16 January 2025 👉 socsci.web.ox.ac.uk/business-eng...

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The UK has a fertility gap of around 0.3 children meaning that for every three children wanted - only two are born. @oxford-anthro.bsky.social's Dr @paulajasheppard.bsky.social discusses the reasons behind the UK's 'fertility gap' ⬇️ www.ox.ac.uk/news/2024-12...

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NEW: Hear from Prof @rosariataddeo.bsky.social, Professor of Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies, @oiioxford.bsky.social @oxsocsci.bsky.social @universityofoxford.bsky.social discussing the ethics of #AI in the #defence sector. Find out more: www.oii.ox.ac.uk/research/pub...

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Delighted to be cited @nytimes.com alongside @zittrain.bsky.social on how LLMs often do not present facts accurately, could rewrite history, erode shared knowledge & cannot be trusted to tell us the truth www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/u... @oiioxford.bsky.social @oxsocsci.bsky.social

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Research partnerships can provide businesses with new insights grounded in academic methods. Watch how games developer @futurlab.co.uk has benefited from co-produced research on player wellbeing with @shuhbillskee.bsky.social @oiioxford.bsky.social #GamingResearch youtu.be/CLkLInkqnVo?...

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NEW: Beans and peas rank best as meat and milk replacements from nutritional, health, environmental, and cost perspectives, a study from @oxmartinschool.bsky.social school has found. Read more ⬇️ www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/beans-a...

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With @marlynesahakian.bsky.social and Sarah Darby, delighted to announce a special issue in Buildings & Cities, exploring sufficiency and the built environment. The articles and our editorial are here: www.buildingsandcities.org/journal-cont... @oxsocsci.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

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We were delighted to support @blavatnikschool.bsky.social in convening @oxfordmedsci.bsky.social @oxsocsci.bsky.social & MPLS Oxford scientists, as well as representatives of local business, as part of the Business and Trade Committee's innovative regional engagement programme!

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If you are looking for a quick overview of the Irish general election results and what they mean for British-Irish relations, I have a new blog with @ukandeu.bsky.social! @ballioloxford.bsky.social @oxsocsci.bsky.social @conunitucl.bsky.social #GE24 ukandeu.ac.uk/will-the-iri...

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Student placements can bring fresh perspectives to address complex challenges. Watch how DPhil student Ellie Whittingdale's placement with Rape Crisis England & Wales led to a landmark law change for the #KeepCounsellingConfidential campaign #ResearchPartnerships www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z0H...

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Fascinating insights into the Oxford Climate Journalism Network in this interview with Mitali Mukherjee, Director of Journalist Programmes at @reutersinstitute.bsky.social (based at @politicsoxford.bsky.social). Find out more ⬇️ #SSDclimate www.development.ox.ac.uk/mitali

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Reposting for #AcademicSky & the Science feed 🧪 Our SocSci Starter Pack for Oxford Uni(@ox.ac.uk) can connect you with our departments, institutes & research teams that have joined BlueSky! Also, we’re 30 followers away from hitting 500, 600, AND 700 milestones in 1 week—can you help us get there?

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Insights from independent social sciences research can pave the way for change. Watch how @penguinbooksuk.bsky.social @runnymedetrust.bsky.social are working with Prof @veldaelliott.bsky.social @oxforddeptofed.bsky.social to break down barriers to inclusive reading: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W8_...

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