Election 24 Hub – Academy of Social Sciences

Social science perspectives will be vital in informing policy debates ahead of a likely UK General Election in 2024. This hub foregrounds the social sciences in informing policies across the political spectrum and showcases research evidence relevant to public policy.

Drawing on the expertise of distinguished social scientists, many of whom are Fellows of the Academy, the Election 24 project aims to identify positive and constructive policy suggestions on many key policy areas including the cost-of-living crisis; climate change and living standards; health and social care; immigration; and higher education, amongst others.

Featured event: Housing: is anywhere in the UK getting it right?

22 May 2024, 10am-11am, online

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We are holding a range of online and in-person events, in collaboration with Campaign supporters, which focus on what social science research and evidence suggest the direction of future policy could take.

Housing: is anywhere in the UK getting it right?

Academy and Campaign Events

Focusing on topics such as social housing issues, London’s massively overheated housing market, and second-home owners pushing out locals in areas like Cornwall or the Welsh coast, this session asks whether there is good practice that could be followed in the different nations and regions of the UK, and what national measures a new UK Government should take. The webinar features contributions from Polly Neate CBE, Professor Glen Bramley, and Professor Nick Gallent. It will be chaired by Gavin Smart of the Chartered Institute of Housing.

This event is part of Election 24: Ideas for change based on social science evidence, a Campaign for Social Science project which draws on a range of social science research to suggest evidence-based social policy directions ahead of a UK general election in 2024.

22 May 2024, 10am-11amOnlineRegister now

(Re)building trust in the police

Academy and Campaign Events

Many Western nations are experiencing chronically low levels of citizen trust in public institutions, including our police. In a UK context, several recent high-profile stories have damaged the public’s relationship with and perception of law enforcement. The police themselves, meanwhile, face the same funding restrictions as other critical public services and are having to rely more and more on technology to fulfil their role, often at the expense of relationship-building. Identifying potential solutions, this webinar features contributions from Professor Jyoti Belur and Professor Martin Innes. It will be chaired by Dr Rick Muir of the Police Foundation.

12 June 2024, 1pm-2pmOnlineRegister now

Transport: bridging the gap between research evidence and political/public action

Academy and Campaign Events

There is clear research evidence that reducing car travel delivers benefits to the climate and to public health – but there is political and public caution and scepticism. How can politicians understand and shape public opinion to deliver the potential carbon, health and social benefits that can come from reduced car use? And what needs to happen at a population and at an individual level? This webinar features contributions from Professor Charles Musselwhite, Dr Siobhan Campbell and Professor Iain Docherty. It will be chaired by Dr Matthew Niblett of the Independent Transport Commission.

10 September, 1pm-2pmOnlineRegister now

Catch up on our Election 24 event recordings

Catch up on our range of past webinars and in-person events, in collaboration with Campaign supporters, which focus on what social science research and evidence suggest the direction of future policy could take.

Watch now: can we achieve a more equal North East?

General News

Watch now: Behaviour change and the climate emergency: policy choices to drive social action

General News

Watch now: Election 24: What’s at stake for Wales in the UK General Election?

General News

Comment and Analysis

Evidence-based commentary from leading social scientists identifying positive and constructive policy suggestions on many key policy areas including the cost-of-living crisis; climate change and living standards; health and social care; immigration; and higher education, amongst others.

Informing the 2024 Election Agenda – Deliberative Views on Policy Choices and Trade-Offs Ahead of the UK election

Comment and Analysis

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Comment and Analysis

Professionalisation, funding & public engagement: 3 ways to address the UK’s social care crisis

Comment and Analysis

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