Could Distributed Peer Review Better Decide Grant Funding?
The landscape of academic grant funding is notoriously competitive and plagued by lengthy, bureaucratic processes, exacerbated by difficulties in finding willing reviewers. Distributed […]
A Response to Recent Attacks on Social Science
Across the world in the media, in policy, government discussions, and in our daily lives, there is evidence of social science at work. Whether it’s analysis of a cultural phenomenon like crime, or a major international concern such how climate change leads to changing lifestyles or inequality, social scientists help us understand cultures and behaviours.
New Issue of Administrative Science Quarterly!
The March 2012 issue of issue of Administrative Science Quarterly is now available online, with articles exploring topics from team effectiveness and […]
Research vs. Teaching in Business Schools
Business schools are facing criticism for favoring research while failing to emphasize teaching. Does it really have to be a tradeoff? Today, […]
Open Access – but not for authors
Open Access to academic journal papers is a hot button issue. The UK government is in favour, along with major UK research […]
Have the Social Sciences Failed Us?
On 16 April, Aditya Chakrabortty wrote an article for the Guardian’s Comment is Free, arguing that social scientists have failed to step up and offer alternatives in the wake of the economic crisis. Here, Andrew Gamble FBA responds.
Video: Building Partnerships With Social Marketing
How can you develop successful partnership efforts that help your organization become one that others seek to engage? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7nP5u20uxc] In this video […]
Are Junk Food Sales in U.S. schools Responsible for Childhood Obesity?
Between the early 1970s and late 2000s, the percentage of obese children in the United States tripled. This trend is often attributed to the types and amounts of foods and drinks available to children, including those offered for sale in schools.
Power and Risk: Lessons From the Jungle
Editor’s Note: We’re pleased to welcome guest contributor Jennifer Jordan, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Economics & Business at University of Groningen, […]
