Social Sciences

Founded in 1902, the British Academy is the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences

Twelve Oxford academics elected 2023 British Academy Fellows

Hot London

UK in top 10 ‘dangerously unprepared’ for heat, if global 1.5ºC target is missed: Oxford report

Children in India

25 countries halved multidimensional poverty within 15 Years, but 1.1billion remain poor

Genetic

Participating in genetic studies is in your genes: Oxford study

Mike Aaronson, Baroness Amos and Andrew Thompson

Aid Agencies debate legacy, legitimacy and look to the future at Oxford conference

International Aid

Aid Agencies at a watershed. Charities need to show they are fit for purpose: Oxford report

We need to reduce long distance travel

Expert comment: We are hooked on a toxic transport addiction. Time to break the habit

It is widely known, young people tend to vote less than older people: this is well-established in most democratic countries

Double disadvantage: Unemployment, youth and electoral participation in the UK

The Princess of Wales with the team

New Royal partnership study to promote infant wellbeing and development.

• Governments representing 88% of global emissions and 92% of GDP have pledged to reach net zero

Net zero targets must become a reality to keep Paris temperature goals live

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