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Citizen Scientists Should Have a Home in the Social Sciences, Too

By Erinma Ochu | Published: February 28, 2014

Citizen social science calls on experts and the public to re-evaluate their roles in addressing social problems. Erinma Ochu, a social neuroscientist, elucidates the opportunities on offer when experts let the public in on the business of addressing these pervasive challenges. Real learning comes in the social life of the method – in the practice of listening, trying and often failing to collaborate – trying again and getting into the rhythm of the issue, together.

Social Science Must Change to Realise Its Full Value

By Academy of Social Sciences | Published: July 8, 2013

Social scientists have nothing to fear from the impact agenda, but must be more willing to talk to “strangers” such as the government in order to realise their full value - a talk by Prof. John Brewer

Posted in International Debate, News, Public Engagement, Public Policy | Also tagged Academy of Social Sciences, Impact, John Brewer, Policy Intervention, Social Science | Leave a comment

Engaging Beyond the Academy

By Sarah-Louise Quinnell | Published: April 27, 2012

Social Scientists, Consultancy, and Independent Research

Posted in Career, Featured, Impact, International Debate, Public Engagement | Also tagged consultancy, independent research, Post-doc, Research, Social Media, Social Science, Social Science Research | 1 Response

Social Science in an Emergency: An Interview with Andrew Miller MP

By MZurn | Published: December 1, 2011

In 2011 the Science and Technology Select Committee published the report Scientific advice and evidence in emergencies, examining the role of science when emergencies such as the H1N1 influenza pandemic and the volcanic ash disruption occur. Andrew Miller, MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston and chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee, spoke to […]

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