Social Sciences

During its hold on the World Heritage Site of Palmyra, for instance, Daesh routinely used the ancient architecture publicly to execute prisoners and otherwise terrorise locals. With time being a dimension of power, the site was mobilised to intimidate and

Cultural Heritage on the Frontline: the destruction of peoples and identities in war

PEAK Urban had research centres at cities across the global south, including Medellin, Columbia, pictured. Credit: Shutterstock

How Global South cities can work better: free course based on Oxford-led urban research

Ways of Being, or the regular Ashmolean website. The former offered access to a diverse range of real-life human stories behind arts and artefacts from the Ashmolean and partner museums

Online arts and culture engagement can have a positive impact on young people’s mental health: Oxford study

save the world at least $12 trillion

Decarbonising the energy system by 2050 could save trillions - Oxford study

Crowd of people on a street

More than 10 million children were affected by COVID-19-associated parental and caregiver deaths

Life expectancy of minorities hit hardest in the US during COVID-19

Life expectancy of minorities hit hardest in the US during COVID-19

Supermarket freezer: This paper provides a first step towards enabling consumers, retailers, and policymakers to make informed decisions on the environmental impacts of food and drink products. Credit: Shutterstock

Environmental impact of 57,000 multi-ingredient processed foods revealed

Video gaming: Although today’s research suggests gaming may only be a negative influence only for those who feel compelled to game, rather than all users, there is much more to be learned, according to the Oii research. Credit: Shutterstock

Gaming does not appear harmful to mental health, unless the gamer can't stop - Oxford study

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

Seven Oxford academics elected British Academy Fellows

Pandemic Sciences Institute formally launched in Oxford

Oxford Science Enterprises raises £250 million to support University innovations

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