Social Science Space

When was the last time you went out for a Thai meal, got items from the ethnic isle of a […]

In the new HEPI report, “Mixed Media: what universities need to know about journalists so they can get a better press”, veteran journalist Rosemary Bennett addresses the universities’ routine silence in public discussion of education and what they should do to rectify that.

With a virus running rampant across the world, the value of a global perspective becomes obvious: We must remember to observe the nuances of cultural and […]

In terms of the organization of academic labor, higher education is ever more sharply divided between, on the one hand, an advantaged minority in full-time, long-term employment and, on the other hand, academia’s reserve army of labor.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused extraordinary devastation, claiming millions of lives and disrupting the economy and daily life across the […]

Recently, when I opened Instagram, I noticed that the usual spot for checking notifications is now a Shop tab. The […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the university sector under greater scrutiny. In some cases, this has prompted new conversations about […]

In the lead-up and first days of his administration, the new U.S. president has made – or been presented – several moves that support social and behavioral science, including creating the nation’s highest ever advisory position with a specifically social science portfolio.

In the wake of a violent insurrection in Washington D.C. which interrupted, but did not derail, the U.S. Congress counting […]

Understanding how to create the conditions for a thriving civil society — that works in partnership with local governments and […]

Is it possible that the experience of receiving gifts we do not like can take a toll on our mental […]

The reality regarding the current mental state of researchers around the world is explored in a comprehensive new survey.