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Academy of Social Sciences

April 13, 2024

This article is about the representative body of the social sciences in the United Kingdom. For other uses, see Academy of Social Sciences (disambiguation).

The Academy of Social Sciences is a representative body for social sciences in the United Kingdom. The academy promotes social science through its sponsorship of the Campaign for Social Science, its links with Government on a variety of matters, and its own policy work in issuing public comment, responding to official consultations, and organising meetings and events about social science. It confers the title of Fellow upon nominated social scientists following a process of peer review. The academy comprises over 1000 fellows and 41 learned societies based in the UK and Europe.

Academy of Social Sciences
Formation1982; 42 years ago (1982)
TypeLearned society
Headquarters33 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AG
President
Sir Ivor Crewe
Chief Executive
Rita Gardner
Websiteacss.org.uk

History and structure edit

The academy's origins lie in the formation of a representative body for the social science learned societies in 1982, the Association of Learned Societies in the Social Sciences (ALSISS). From 1999 to 2007 it was called the Academy of Learned Societies for the Social Sciences before changing to its current name.[1] The academy is run by a council of 21 members, with Professor Roger Goodman FAcSS as its current chair, and Professor Sir Ivor Crewe FAcSS, Master of University College, Oxford, as its current president. Seven council members are elected by the academy's fellows, 7 by its learned societies and seven are appointed.[2] Since 2019, its chief executive has been Rita Gardner FAcSS.[3]

List of presidents edit

Advocacy edit

The academy advocates social science by interacting with Government and other organisations, and co-ordinates the responses of social scientists to Government consultation documents. Past consultations include:

The academy also puts forward suggestions to the Government about which social scientists should carry out its Foresight research projects,[8] which look at important issues and how these might change over the next 20 to 80 years.

A developing part of the academy's work is to bring researchers and organisations using research closer together to improve the evidence upon which public policy is based and to increase the impact of research.

Publications and events edit

The academy has produced a series of ‘Making the Case for the Social Sciences’ booklets which give examples of important social science research which has made a difference to policy or practice. These are: Wellbeing; Ageing; Sustainability; the Environment and Climate Change; Crime; Sport and Leisure; Management; Scotland; Longitudinal Studies, Mental Wellbeing, Wales and Dementia. Further titles are in preparation. The academy also publishes a cross-disciplinary peer-reviewed journal, Contemporary Social Science. The academy holds regular events, such as conferences on the ethics of social media research and the future of the Research Excellence Framework. It holds an annual lecture each summer, and its President's Lunch each winter. It also arranges (with the British Library) a public lecture series Enduring Ideas.[9]

Fellows edit

Main article: Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Part of the academy's work is to recognise social scientists who are held in esteem by their peer group and whose life and work have had an impact in advancing social science. They are nominated and the nominations are then subject to peer review. Fellows are academics, policy-makers and practitioners, and are entitled to use the letters "FAcSS" after their name. In November 2014 there were 1000 Fellows, just over 1% of the 90,000 total membership of the 41 learned society members of the academy.

Fellows were previously known as academicians and used the post-nominal letter "AcSS". This was changed in July 2014 to bring the academy in line with other British learned societies.[10]

Campaign for Social Science edit

The Academy launched the Campaign for Social Science in January 2011 to advocate social science to Government and the general public. The Campaign is self-funded. It has campaigned for the restoration of the post of Government Chief Social Scientific Adviser,[11] promotes social science in the media and on the web, and organises roadshows around the country to emphasise the value and importance of social science.

Member societies edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ JordanWatch.uk 2012-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved on 17 March 2010
  2. ^ Academy website
  3. ^ "Dr Rita Gardner appointed Chief Executive of the Academy of Social Sciences". Academy of Social Sciences. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Parekh, Baron, (Bhikhu Chhotalal Parekh)". Who's Who 2019. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U30023. ISBN 978-0-19-954088-4. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  5. ^ a b "New President for the Academy". Academy of Social Sciences. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  6. ^ "President's Luncheon 2019". Academy of Social Sciences. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  7. ^ Academy website
  8. ^ BIS website
  9. ^ "Social sciences".
  10. ^ . News. Academy of Social Sciences. 4 July 2014. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  11. ^ "The case for a chief social scientist". The Guardian. 2012-03-19. from the original on 2022-10-16.

Sources edit

  • Blunkett, David (4 February 2000). "Influence or irrelevance?". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 2008-07-10.
  • Richards, Huw (24 December 1999). "Beyond the Tweed: where social scientists can raise their voices". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 2008-07-10.
  • MacLeod, Donald (January 29, 2003). "Russell group applauds higher white paper". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-07-10.

External links edit

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This article is about the representative body of the social sciences in the United Kingdom For other uses see Academy of Social Sciences disambiguation The Academy of Social Sciences is a representative body for social sciences in the United Kingdom The academy promotes social science through its sponsorship of the Campaign for Social Science its links with Government on a variety of matters and its own policy work in issuing public comment responding to official consultations and organising meetings and events about social science It confers the title of Fellow upon nominated social scientists following a process of peer review The academy comprises over 1000 fellows and 41 learned societies based in the UK and Europe Academy of Social SciencesFormation1982 42 years ago 1982 TypeLearned societyHeadquarters33 Finsbury Square London EC2A 1AGPresidentSir Ivor CreweChief ExecutiveRita GardnerWebsiteacss org uk Contents 1 History and structure 1 1 List of presidents 2 Advocacy 3 Publications and events 4 Fellows 5 Campaign for Social Science 6 Member societies 7 See also 8 References 9 Sources 10 External linksHistory and structure editThe academy s origins lie in the formation of a representative body for the social science learned societies in 1982 the Association of Learned Societies in the Social Sciences ALSISS From 1999 to 2007 it was called the Academy of Learned Societies for the Social Sciences before changing to its current name 1 The academy is run by a council of 21 members with Professor Roger Goodman FAcSS as its current chair and Professor Sir Ivor Crewe FAcSS Master of University College Oxford as its current president Seven council members are elected by the academy s fellows 7 by its learned societies and seven are appointed 2 Since 2019 its chief executive has been Rita Gardner FAcSS 3 List of presidents edit This list is incomplete you can help by adding missing items May 2019 2003 2008 Bhikhu Parekh Baron Parekh 4 2008 2013 Sir Howard Newby 5 2014 2019 Sir Ivor Crewe 5 2020 present Roger Goodman 6 Advocacy editThe academy advocates social science by interacting with Government and other organisations and co ordinates the responses of social scientists to Government consultation documents Past consultations include Independent Review of Implementation of RCUK Policy on Open Access Public Administration Select Committee Enquiry on Building Civil service Skills for the Future The Office for National Statistics consultation on the future of the Census 7 The academy also puts forward suggestions to the Government about which social scientists should carry out its Foresight research projects 8 which look at important issues and how these might change over the next 20 to 80 years A developing part of the academy s work is to bring researchers and organisations using research closer together to improve the evidence upon which public policy is based and to increase the impact of research Publications and events editThe academy has produced a series of Making the Case for the Social Sciences booklets which give examples of important social science research which has made a difference to policy or practice These are Wellbeing Ageing Sustainability the Environment and Climate Change Crime Sport and Leisure Management Scotland Longitudinal Studies Mental Wellbeing Wales and Dementia Further titles are in preparation The academy also publishes a cross disciplinary peer reviewed journal Contemporary Social Science The academy holds regular events such as conferences on the ethics of social media research and the future of the Research Excellence Framework It holds an annual lecture each summer and its President s Lunch each winter It also arranges with the British Library a public lecture series Enduring Ideas 9 Fellows editMain article Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Part of the academy s work is to recognise social scientists who are held in esteem by their peer group and whose life and work have had an impact in advancing social science They are nominated and the nominations are then subject to peer review Fellows are academics policy makers and practitioners and are entitled to use the letters FAcSS after their name In November 2014 there were 1000 Fellows just over 1 of the 90 000 total membership of the 41 learned society members of the academy Fellows were previously known as academicians and used the post nominal letter AcSS This was changed in July 2014 to bring the academy in line with other British learned societies 10 Campaign for Social Science editThe Academy launched the Campaign for Social Science in January 2011 to advocate social science to Government and the general public The Campaign is self funded It has campaigned for the restoration of the post of Government Chief Social Scientific Adviser 11 promotes social science in the media and on the web and organises roadshows around the country to emphasise the value and importance of social science Member societies editAssociation of Law Teachers Association for Psychosocial Studies Association of Social Anthropologists Association for Tourism in Higher Education British Accounting amp Finance Association British Association for American Studies British Association for Applied Linguistics British Association for International amp Comparative Education British Academy of Management British Association for Slavonic amp East European Studies British Educational Research Association British International Studies Association British Psychological Society British Sociological Association British Society of Criminology British Society of Gerontology British Society for Population Studies Council for Hospitality Management Education Development Studies Association Economic History Society European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology Government Economic Service Government Social Research Housing Studies Association Joint University Council Leisure Studies Association Media Communications amp Cultural Studies Association Political Studies Association Regional Studies Association Regional Science Association International Royal Anthropological Institute Royal Economic Society Royal Geographical Society Royal Statistical Society Royal Town Planning Institute Scottish Economic Society Society of Legal Scholars Social Policy Association Social Research Association Social Services Research Group Society for Research into Higher Education Society for Studies in Organizing Healthcare Socio Legal Studies Association UK Evaluation SocietySee also editCampaign for Social ScienceReferences edit JordanWatch uk Archived 2012 03 04 at the Wayback Machine retrieved on 17 March 2010 Academy website Dr Rita Gardner appointed Chief Executive of the Academy of Social Sciences Academy of Social Sciences 27 September 2018 Retrieved 16 February 2019 Parekh Baron Bhikhu Chhotalal Parekh Who s Who 2019 Oxford University Press doi 10 1093 ww 9780199540884 013 U30023 ISBN 978 0 19 954088 4 Retrieved 29 May 2019 a b New President for the Academy Academy of Social Sciences 13 November 2013 Retrieved 29 May 2019 President s Luncheon 2019 Academy of Social Sciences 12 September 2019 Retrieved 8 August 2020 Academy website BIS website Social sciences Academicians now Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences News Academy of Social Sciences 4 July 2014 Archived from the original on 4 September 2014 Retrieved 4 September 2014 The case for a chief social scientist The Guardian 2012 03 19 Archived from the original on 2022 10 16 Sources editBlunkett David 4 February 2000 Influence or irrelevance Times Higher Education Retrieved 2008 07 10 Richards Huw 24 December 1999 Beyond the Tweed where social scientists can raise their voices Times Higher Education Retrieved 2008 07 10 MacLeod Donald January 29 2003 Russell group applauds higher white paper The Guardian Retrieved 2008 07 10 External links editOfficial website Campaign for Social Science Homepage Catalogue of the ALSISS archives held at the Modern Records Centre University of Warwick Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Academy of Social Sciences amp oldid 1195114426, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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