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Oxford is a world-leading centre for research across the disciplines of the social sciences. Characterised by a wide range of methodologies, themes and fields of scholarship, multi-disciplinary research and innovative ideas thrive in an environment underpinned by excellence across the disciplines of the social sciences. Our size and shape mean that we are well placed to respond, and contribute, to many of the challenges and themes emerging from funding bodies and government.

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RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

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COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT

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IMPACT

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Research and Impact Strategy 2023 - 2028

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Social Sciences Division REF 2021

Research news highlights

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Business Engagement Seed Fund awardees announced

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Visual literacy research launched by Department of Education

'Picture This: the Robson Orr Visual Literacy Research Initiative' assess how looking at art can impact young people's future success.
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Early Years summit highlights opportunities to support Oxfordshire's youngest residents

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Democracy: Common Ground for our collective future

Thematic research spotlights

AI and Society

AI and Society: Why do social sciences matter?

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Inequality and Poverty: How can social sciences make a difference?

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Climate change and resource management

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COVID-19: How are social sciences making a difference?