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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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Research and Impact Strategy 2023 - 2028

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Social Sciences Division REF 2021

Research news highlights

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Democracy: Common Ground for our collective future

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Social scientists receive Fellowship funding to deepen partnerships beyond academia

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New film series shines a light on innovation stories across the social sciences

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Beyond Town and Gown: New report outlines University's ambitious plans to support transformative social and economic change locally

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