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Good growth is good. Also equitable growth. And sustainable growth. But this is me on the Campaign for Social Science "good growth hub" just making the case for growth. Period. We need it urgently and should stop apologising for it. acss.org.uk/the-essential-…

“Lack of growth is itself a creator of generational inequity & social immobility.” New blog post✍️ Paul Johnson, Director of Institute for Fiscal Studies, emphasises why growth is essential if we are to improve living standards & cover the costs of vital public services. acss.org.uk/the-essential-…


⭐New webinar⭐ Are you interested in the applications of AI in the public sector? Join this webinar in partnership with UK Evaluation Society & Social Research Assn featuring speakers from Ofsted & Department for Energy Security and Net Zero! 📅 8 May ⏰ 12.30pm-2pm 💻 Online Register ⬇️ the-sra.org.uk/Shared_Content…

“…climate change is, in fact, a story that’s all about people.” In this blog✍️ from our archive, Rachael Orr 🧡, CEO of Climate Outreach, demonstrates that climate change is a social problem with social science solutions. Read now ➡️ acss.org.uk/social-science…




Just over a week to go until our webinar💻 in partnership with UK Evaluation Society & Social Research Assn where speakers from Ofsted & Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will discuss applications of AI in public sector. Register now⬇️ the-sra.org.uk/Shared_Content…

⭐New blog⭐ In this blog✍️ for our Good Growth Hub, John Penrose makes the case for stronger evaluation of public policy & for drawing on the evidence of what works when devising & implementing policies to increase productivity & economic growth. acss.org.uk/knowing-what-w…



Have you registered for our webinar💻 on the applications of AI in the public sector yet? There’s only 2 days to go until this webinar where speakers from Ofsted & Department for Energy Security and Net Zero talk about their use of AI in analysis and more. Register now⬇️ the-sra.org.uk/Shared_Content…

“Good Growth requires social science-driven policymaking…” In this blog for our Good Growth Hub, Dr Anandadeep Mandal, Bham Business School, explores how place-based investment, workforce inclusivity & green innovation can support growth that benefits us all. acss.org.uk/good-growth-pr…


⭐New blog⭐ In this blog✍️ for our Good Growth Hub, Lord Hutton & Prof Janet Dwyer highlight the importance of ensuring that growth policy doesn’t neglect coastal & rural areas like Cornwall, @cornwallcouncil. Read now ➡️ acss.org.uk/good-growth-in…


Are you interested in how social science research can inform health & social care policy? Our report includes a case study on the work of Prof Catherine Needham & Patrick Hall which explores the lessons & challenges of reform of adult social care in the 4 UK nations. acss.org.uk/publications/b…


Are you interested in how social science insights can inform transport policy🚆? Watch the recording of our webinar with Dr Matthew Niblett, Charles Musselwhite, Dr Siobhan Campbell (@nmis_group) & Iain Docherty to find out more⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=9rmEgc…

⭐ New webinar⭐ The next webinar in our AI series in partnership with UK Evaluation Society & Social Research Assn sees Jonathan Hall, Bank of England Financial Policy Committee, explore the risks & opportunities of AI in the financial sector. Register now ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…


⭐New event⭐We’re excited to be partnering with University of Sussex & UK in a Changing Europe for this new event as part of our Good Growth series. Panellists include Anand Menon, Prof Sasha Roseneil, Meredith A. Crowley, Dr Emily Lydgate & Michael Gasiorek. Register now ➡️ acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…



“There are also studies that find rising inequality drags down growth.” In this blog✍️ for our Good Growth Hub, Aveek Bhattacharya, smfthinktank, draws on economic theory & historical experience to explore the relationship between economic growth and inequality. acss.org.uk/is-there-a-tra…


Meet our event chair🎤 Anand Menon. He’ll be chairing our forthcoming event with University of Sussex & UK in a Changing Europe which will reflect on key challenges & opportunities for UK trade policy as part of our Good Growth series. 📅 5 June ⏰ 2pm-4pm 📍 London Register➡️acss.civiplus.net/civicrm/event/…
