Socials Sciences Impact Conference announces Campaign for Social Science as a partner, and Overton and Palgrave Macmillan, part of Springer Nature as sponsors for 2026 event
The Social Sciences Impact Conference is pleased to announce the Campaign for Social Science as an official partner, and Overton and Palgrave Macmillan, part of Springer Nature, as sponsors for the 2026 event, Impact in Motion: Navigating Uncertainty, Creating Change, taking place 24–25 March 2026 at St Anne’s College, University of Oxford.
The Social Sciences Impact Conference is a flagship event convening researchers, policymakers, practitioners and innovators to explore how social sciences research can generate meaningful change in society, drive economic growth, and address complex global challenges. This year’s programme will explore how innovation, inclusive engagement, and cross-sector collaboration can help us move forward positively in a rapidly changing world.
The Campaign for Social Science is part of the Academy of Social Sciences and it demonstrates how social science improves public policy, society and people’s lives. It highlights the value of applied social science research and advocates for its greater use in decision-making and in government. The Campaign promotes the benefits of investing in social science to deliver evidence-based solutions to the significant challenges and opportunities facing our society.
Aileen Marshall-Brown, Head of Engagement, Social Sciences Division, University of Oxford and Conference Lead said:
“We are delighted to partner with the Campaign for Social Science for the 2026 Social Sciences Impact Conference. This partnership will help us to reach broader audiences and support our shared goal of raising awareness of the value and contribution of social science research to society with funders, policy makers and business.”
Steve Grundy, Senior Campaign Manager, Academy of Social Sciences said:
“We’re excited to be partnering with the University of Oxford, an institution that has long supported the Campaign for Social Science, on its 2026 Social Sciences Impact Conference. This annual event is very much in line with what the Campaign is all about – demonstrating the contemporary relevance of social science research and showcasing the positive impacts it has on all our lives.”
Welcoming Overton and Palgrave Macmillan, part of Springer Nature, as Conference Sponsors
The Social Sciences Impact Conference also welcomes Overton and Palgrave Macmillan, part of Springer Nature, as sponsors for 2026.
Overton is a leading policy analysis and impact tracking platform, providing the world’s largest database of policy and grey literature, and a database of policy engagement opportunities. Its tools help researchers and organisations discover where their work is cited or mentioned in policy, track impact, and find opportunities to engage with policymakers. Conference delegates can visit Overton’s exhibition stand throughout the event to find out more about using Overton’s tools to support policy engagement and evidencing impact.
Palgrave Macmillan, part of Springer Nature specialises in cutting-edge academic books in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It publishes monographs, journals, textbooks, professional and reference works, in subjects ranging from Political Science, Sociology, and Economics, to Geography, Linguistics and Business. Parent company Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. Through its leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, it provides technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries. Delegates can visit their exhibition stand at the conference to find out more.
To book your place or for more information about the Social Sciences Impact Conference 2026 visit: https://www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/impact-conference
For more information on the last remaining sponsorship opportunities please visit: Sponsorship opportunities | Social Sciences Division
