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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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Refreshed monthly SSD Funding and Opportunities Digest provides key updates for SSD researchers on grants, fellowships, training and more

How to upload your research to the Oxford University Archive (ORA)

New five step video helps researchers upload work to Oxford University Archive (ORA) for open access

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Professor Roger Goodman Awarded CBE in New Year Honours

Professor Lucie Cluver

Professor Lucie Cluver nominated for a fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences

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?