Research in the School of Social Sciences

In many key areas, our research is leading the world. It’s agile, impactful, and highly responsive. It reflects our commitment to interrogating thinking and practice across the social sciences. We’ve always done it like that isn’t an option or an answer. From the workplace to our seminar rooms, we believe in transforming practice through an intellectually curious and data-driven enquiry of what works, and what doesn’t. Sometimes, that can take some hard calls — but in the name of change, progress and improvement, we’ll never shy away.

Constant evaluation. Challenging questions. Paid research apprenticeship opportunities for our students, and a peerless commitment to our early-career researchers. These are the things that epitomise our culture, in a School where knowledge is enthusiastically shared, and where Monday’s research paper can shape Friday’s lecture. We’re defined by our collegiality, our dedication to inviting new voices into our research conversations, and the richness and vibrancy of our community.