To discuss and celebrate the publication of Social Science: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press) by Alexander Betts, a book launch and panel discussion will take place on 6th March at 4-6pm (BST) in-person at Pembroke College and in hybrid form on Zoom. The event is being organised in collaboration with the Social Sciences Division, the ESRC Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership, and the Oxford SDG Impact Lab.
The Future of Social Science
Social science is a vast, diverse, and contested field, and it is changing rapidly with the growing use of AI and machine learning, with increasing collaboration with the natural sciences and humanities, and with growing concern to make social science research more equitable and inclusive.
The panel will bring together some of Oxford's leading thinkers to explore the future of social science, from a range of disciplinary perspectives. It will examine emerging trends and transformation in methods, theory, research impact, graduate training, and in relation to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
The speakers will be:
- Alexander Betts (moderator) - Professor of Forced Migration & International Affairs
- Nandini Gooptu - Professor of South Asian Studies
- Marnie Howlett - Lecturer in Russian and East European Politics
- Lucie Cluver - Professor of Child and Family Social Work
- Ben Ansell - Professor of Comparative Demographic Institutions
The Book
Details of the book and how to purchase a copy are available here
Sign-up
In person - please register through Eventbrite
Online - please register through Zoom here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Odjhs2QzT0W29GKirZSQ6A
| Date |
06/03/2025 |
| Time |
16:00 - 18:00 |
| Venue |
Harold Lee Room, Pembroke College,
Pembroke Square, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DW
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| Event type |
In-person or online |
| Booking required? |
Book Here |
