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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 and Impact Strategy 2023 - 2028

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Social Sciences Division REF 2021

Research news highlights

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Oxford's social scientists recognised at ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize 2021

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New joint Oxford-Wits project to study human mobility in Global South

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How unlocking nature's power can help the UK step up its fight against climate change

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COP26: a letter to school strikers from 'the physicist behind net zero'

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?