The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), established in 1977, is the premier and the most comprehensive academic research organization and national center in the People's Republic of China for study in the fields of philosophy and social sciences, with the obligation of advancing and innovating in the scientific researches of philosophy, social sciences and policies. It was described by Foreign Policy magazine as the top think tank in Asia. It is affiliated with the PRC's State Council.
History
The CASS was established in May 1977 with the aim of promoting the development of philosophy and social sciences, which had been almost totally destroyed in the Cultural Revolution. It was formed by separating 14 research units of the Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The first president was Hu Qiaomu, and the current president is Wang Weiguang.
The Academy of Social Sciences is a representative body for social sciences in the UK. The Academy promotes social science through its sponsorship of the Campaign for Social Science, its links with Government on a variety of matters, and its own policy work in issuing public comment, responding to official consultations, and organising meetings and events about social science. It confers the title of Fellow upon nominated social scientists following a process of peer review. As of March 2015, the Academy comprised over 1000 Fellows and 43 learned societies based in the UK and Europe.
History and Structure
The Academy’s origins lie in the formation of a representative body for the social science learned societies in the early 1980s, the Association of Learned Societies in the Social Sciences. From 1999 to 2007 it was called the Academy of Learned Societies for the Social Sciences before changing to its current name. The Academy is run by a Council of 21 members, with Professor Sir Cary Cooper CBE FAcSS as its current Chair, and Professor Sir Ivor Crewe FAcSS, Master of University College, Oxford, as its current President. 7 Council members are elected by the Academy’s Fellows, 7 by its Learned Societies and 7 are appointed.
Social science is a major category of academic disciplines, concerned with society and the relationships among individuals within a society. It in turn has many branches, each of which is considered a "social science". The main social sciences include economics, political science, human geography, demography and sociology. In a wider sense, social science also includes some fields in the humanities such as anthropology, archaeology, jurisprudence, psychology, history, and linguistics. The term is also sometimes used to refer specifically to the field of sociology, the original 'science of society', established in the 19th century.
Positivist social scientists use methods resembling those of the natural sciences as tools for understanding society, and so define science in its stricter modern sense. Interpretivist social scientists, by contrast, may use social critique or symbolic interpretation rather than constructing empirically falsifiable theories, and thus treat science in its broader sense. In modern academic practice, researchers are often eclectic, using multiple methodologies (for instance, by combining the quantitative and qualitative techniques). The term social research has also acquired a degree of autonomy as practitioners from various disciplines share in its aims and methods.
New Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia 2021
Introducing our newly elected Fellows; Australia's leading social science researchers.
published: 09 Nov 2021
Enriching our lives – why the Humanities and Social Sciences matter now
Speaker(s): Professor Julia Black, Greg Clark, Professor Lord Stern
Chair: Professor Conor Gearty
Recorded on 3 February 2015 in New Theatre, East Building.
In February 2014 the British Academy published Prospering Wisely, a multimedia resource which explores the nature of ‘prosperity’ in today’s world. It highlights the importance of thinking beyond simple measures such as GDP, showing how humanities and social science research fuels our modern knowledge-based economy, helps sustain our healthy, open democracy and contributes to human and cultural wellbeing and ‘the good life’. At the heart of this contribution is the vital role played by research, epitomised by a renowned centre of research and teaching excellence such as the LSE. As a nation are we investing sufficiently in these dri...
published: 23 Feb 2015
What is social science? | An animated overview #SocialScience
Unlock the secrets of human behaviour and social systems with this informative video on Social Science. #SocialScience is the study of society and the manner in which people behave and influence the world around us.
Discover the crucial role social science plays in providing vital information for governments, policymakers, local authorities, and more. From understanding the causes of unemployment to exploring what makes people happy, social science offers a deeper understanding of the world beyond our immediate experience.
Get an overview of the various branches of social science, including sociology, psychology, economics, anthropology, and political science. These disciplines provide insight into #humanbehaviour, social relationships, and social systems, helping us to understand the co...
published: 05 Aug 2014
Will Hutton FAcSS, President of the Academy of Social Sciences introduction
Welcome and introduction to the Academy of Social Sciences by Will Hutton FAcSS, new President of the Academy.
published: 10 Jan 2022
New Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia 2022
A select group of Australia’s leading social scientists have been elected as the 2022 new Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
Among the 34 researchers elected are leaders in human geography, autism, international security, Indigenous health and cultural property law.
Read more: https://socialsciences.org.au/new-fellows-2022/
published: 09 Nov 2022
Social Sciences Shape the Nation 2020
published: 06 May 2020
An Animated Introduction to Social Science
This video defines the broad-spectrum discipline of social science. Social Science is made up of anthropology, geography, sociology, political science and psychology. Soomo's video explains the questions each academic discipline seeks to answer and how each comes together within our society.
Directed by:
Tim Alden Grant
Produced by:
Tim Alden Grant
Shea Sizemore
Written by:
Emilia Fuentes Grant
Art Direction by:
Nick Vitelli
Voices by:
Anthro: Mike Harrison
Geo: Bailee Collins
Poli Sci: Tanya McClellan
Psych: Rowell Gormon
Soc: Kyle Holman
Additional voices by:
Adam Frazier
Katie Hobbs
Adam Hobbs
Emilia Fuentes Grant
Animation by:
Stop motion:
Nick Vitelli
Tim Alden Grant
MIke Tangalakis
Stickmen:
Tim Alden Grant
"The Brain!":
Moriah Geer-Hardwick
Fabrication by:
Nick Vitelli
...
published: 11 Feb 2011
Wenping HE, Director, African Studies Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Interview with Wenping HE, Director, African Studies Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Atlantic Dialogues
published: 03 Nov 2015
Social Sciences Week 2021
Social Sciences Week 2021 runs from 6-12 September.
This week-long series of events is held across Australia each September, offering insight into the impact of the social sciences on our lives.
It is an initiative of several of Australia’s Social Sciences associations and is coordinated by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
Speaker(s): Professor Julia Black, Greg Clark, Professor Lord Stern
Chair: Professor Conor Gearty
Recorded on 3 February 2015 in New Theatre, East Building.
...
Speaker(s): Professor Julia Black, Greg Clark, Professor Lord Stern
Chair: Professor Conor Gearty
Recorded on 3 February 2015 in New Theatre, East Building.
In February 2014 the British Academy published Prospering Wisely, a multimedia resource which explores the nature of ‘prosperity’ in today’s world. It highlights the importance of thinking beyond simple measures such as GDP, showing how humanities and social science research fuels our modern knowledge-based economy, helps sustain our healthy, open democracy and contributes to human and cultural wellbeing and ‘the good life’. At the heart of this contribution is the vital role played by research, epitomised by a renowned centre of research and teaching excellence such as the LSE. As a nation are we investing sufficiently in these drivers of future success and human progress? Are cuts in public expenditure imperilling the UK’s hard-won world-leading status?
Professor Julia Black is Pro-Director of Research at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Greg Clark (@gregclarkmp) is the Minister for Universities, Science and Cities and MP for Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Nicholas Stern is the President of the British Academy and the IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Conor Gearty (@conorgearty) is Director of the Institute of Public Affairs and Professor of Human Rights Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
The Institute of Public Affairs (@LSEPubAffairs) is one of the world's leading centres of public policy. We aim to debate and address some of the major issues of our time, whether international or national, through our established teaching programmes, our research and our highly innovative public-engagement initiatives.
The British Academy (@britac_news) is an independent national academy of Fellows elected for their eminence in research and publication. It is the UK's expert body that supports and speaks for the humanities and social sciences.
Speaker(s): Professor Julia Black, Greg Clark, Professor Lord Stern
Chair: Professor Conor Gearty
Recorded on 3 February 2015 in New Theatre, East Building.
In February 2014 the British Academy published Prospering Wisely, a multimedia resource which explores the nature of ‘prosperity’ in today’s world. It highlights the importance of thinking beyond simple measures such as GDP, showing how humanities and social science research fuels our modern knowledge-based economy, helps sustain our healthy, open democracy and contributes to human and cultural wellbeing and ‘the good life’. At the heart of this contribution is the vital role played by research, epitomised by a renowned centre of research and teaching excellence such as the LSE. As a nation are we investing sufficiently in these drivers of future success and human progress? Are cuts in public expenditure imperilling the UK’s hard-won world-leading status?
Professor Julia Black is Pro-Director of Research at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Greg Clark (@gregclarkmp) is the Minister for Universities, Science and Cities and MP for Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Nicholas Stern is the President of the British Academy and the IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Conor Gearty (@conorgearty) is Director of the Institute of Public Affairs and Professor of Human Rights Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
The Institute of Public Affairs (@LSEPubAffairs) is one of the world's leading centres of public policy. We aim to debate and address some of the major issues of our time, whether international or national, through our established teaching programmes, our research and our highly innovative public-engagement initiatives.
The British Academy (@britac_news) is an independent national academy of Fellows elected for their eminence in research and publication. It is the UK's expert body that supports and speaks for the humanities and social sciences.
Unlock the secrets of human behaviour and social systems with this informative video on Social Science. #SocialScience is the study of society and the manner in...
Unlock the secrets of human behaviour and social systems with this informative video on Social Science. #SocialScience is the study of society and the manner in which people behave and influence the world around us.
Discover the crucial role social science plays in providing vital information for governments, policymakers, local authorities, and more. From understanding the causes of unemployment to exploring what makes people happy, social science offers a deeper understanding of the world beyond our immediate experience.
Get an overview of the various branches of social science, including sociology, psychology, economics, anthropology, and political science. These disciplines provide insight into #humanbehaviour, social relationships, and social systems, helping us to understand the complexities of our world and the societies we live in.
Experience #SocialScienceSimplified with this video that provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand introduction to the subject. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and gain a better understanding of the fascinating world of Social Science.
Press play now! #WhatIsSocialScience
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Celebrating the social sciences | #SocialScience
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Unlock the secrets of human behaviour and social systems with this informative video on Social Science. #SocialScience is the study of society and the manner in which people behave and influence the world around us.
Discover the crucial role social science plays in providing vital information for governments, policymakers, local authorities, and more. From understanding the causes of unemployment to exploring what makes people happy, social science offers a deeper understanding of the world beyond our immediate experience.
Get an overview of the various branches of social science, including sociology, psychology, economics, anthropology, and political science. These disciplines provide insight into #humanbehaviour, social relationships, and social systems, helping us to understand the complexities of our world and the societies we live in.
Experience #SocialScienceSimplified with this video that provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand introduction to the subject. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and gain a better understanding of the fascinating world of Social Science.
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Celebrating the social sciences | #SocialScience
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A select group of Australia’s leading social scientists have been elected as the 2022 new Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
Among ...
A select group of Australia’s leading social scientists have been elected as the 2022 new Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
Among the 34 researchers elected are leaders in human geography, autism, international security, Indigenous health and cultural property law.
Read more: https://socialsciences.org.au/new-fellows-2022/
A select group of Australia’s leading social scientists have been elected as the 2022 new Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
Among the 34 researchers elected are leaders in human geography, autism, international security, Indigenous health and cultural property law.
Read more: https://socialsciences.org.au/new-fellows-2022/
This video defines the broad-spectrum discipline of social science. Social Science is made up of anthropology, geography, sociology, political science and psych...
This video defines the broad-spectrum discipline of social science. Social Science is made up of anthropology, geography, sociology, political science and psychology. Soomo's video explains the questions each academic discipline seeks to answer and how each comes together within our society.
Directed by:
Tim Alden Grant
Produced by:
Tim Alden Grant
Shea Sizemore
Written by:
Emilia Fuentes Grant
Art Direction by:
Nick Vitelli
Voices by:
Anthro: Mike Harrison
Geo: Bailee Collins
Poli Sci: Tanya McClellan
Psych: Rowell Gormon
Soc: Kyle Holman
Additional voices by:
Adam Frazier
Katie Hobbs
Adam Hobbs
Emilia Fuentes Grant
Animation by:
Stop motion:
Nick Vitelli
Tim Alden Grant
MIke Tangalakis
Stickmen:
Tim Alden Grant
"The Brain!":
Moriah Geer-Hardwick
Fabrication by:
Nick Vitelli
Mike Tangalakis
Shea Sizemore
Paul Metzger
David Alger
Costume Design by:
Trent Pcenicni
Edited by:
Tim Alden Grant
Compositing by:
Byron Nash @ Edit at Joe's
Music by:
Aaron Robertson
Sound Mixing and Editing by:
Michael Lee @ 26" Audio
Special Thanks to:
Ron Alcorn @ Park Commercial Real Estate
Crystal Vitelli
Kim Tangalkis
Rick Sizemore
This video defines the broad-spectrum discipline of social science. Social Science is made up of anthropology, geography, sociology, political science and psychology. Soomo's video explains the questions each academic discipline seeks to answer and how each comes together within our society.
Directed by:
Tim Alden Grant
Produced by:
Tim Alden Grant
Shea Sizemore
Written by:
Emilia Fuentes Grant
Art Direction by:
Nick Vitelli
Voices by:
Anthro: Mike Harrison
Geo: Bailee Collins
Poli Sci: Tanya McClellan
Psych: Rowell Gormon
Soc: Kyle Holman
Additional voices by:
Adam Frazier
Katie Hobbs
Adam Hobbs
Emilia Fuentes Grant
Animation by:
Stop motion:
Nick Vitelli
Tim Alden Grant
MIke Tangalakis
Stickmen:
Tim Alden Grant
"The Brain!":
Moriah Geer-Hardwick
Fabrication by:
Nick Vitelli
Mike Tangalakis
Shea Sizemore
Paul Metzger
David Alger
Costume Design by:
Trent Pcenicni
Edited by:
Tim Alden Grant
Compositing by:
Byron Nash @ Edit at Joe's
Music by:
Aaron Robertson
Sound Mixing and Editing by:
Michael Lee @ 26" Audio
Special Thanks to:
Ron Alcorn @ Park Commercial Real Estate
Crystal Vitelli
Kim Tangalkis
Rick Sizemore
Social Sciences Week 2021 runs from 6-12 September.
This week-long series of events is held across Australia each September, offering insight into the impact ...
Social Sciences Week 2021 runs from 6-12 September.
This week-long series of events is held across Australia each September, offering insight into the impact of the social sciences on our lives.
It is an initiative of several of Australia’s Social Sciences associations and is coordinated by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
Social Sciences Week 2021 runs from 6-12 September.
This week-long series of events is held across Australia each September, offering insight into the impact of the social sciences on our lives.
It is an initiative of several of Australia’s Social Sciences associations and is coordinated by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
Speaker(s): Professor Julia Black, Greg Clark, Professor Lord Stern
Chair: Professor Conor Gearty
Recorded on 3 February 2015 in New Theatre, East Building.
In February 2014 the British Academy published Prospering Wisely, a multimedia resource which explores the nature of ‘prosperity’ in today’s world. It highlights the importance of thinking beyond simple measures such as GDP, showing how humanities and social science research fuels our modern knowledge-based economy, helps sustain our healthy, open democracy and contributes to human and cultural wellbeing and ‘the good life’. At the heart of this contribution is the vital role played by research, epitomised by a renowned centre of research and teaching excellence such as the LSE. As a nation are we investing sufficiently in these drivers of future success and human progress? Are cuts in public expenditure imperilling the UK’s hard-won world-leading status?
Professor Julia Black is Pro-Director of Research at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Greg Clark (@gregclarkmp) is the Minister for Universities, Science and Cities and MP for Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Nicholas Stern is the President of the British Academy and the IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Conor Gearty (@conorgearty) is Director of the Institute of Public Affairs and Professor of Human Rights Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
The Institute of Public Affairs (@LSEPubAffairs) is one of the world's leading centres of public policy. We aim to debate and address some of the major issues of our time, whether international or national, through our established teaching programmes, our research and our highly innovative public-engagement initiatives.
The British Academy (@britac_news) is an independent national academy of Fellows elected for their eminence in research and publication. It is the UK's expert body that supports and speaks for the humanities and social sciences.
Unlock the secrets of human behaviour and social systems with this informative video on Social Science. #SocialScience is the study of society and the manner in which people behave and influence the world around us.
Discover the crucial role social science plays in providing vital information for governments, policymakers, local authorities, and more. From understanding the causes of unemployment to exploring what makes people happy, social science offers a deeper understanding of the world beyond our immediate experience.
Get an overview of the various branches of social science, including sociology, psychology, economics, anthropology, and political science. These disciplines provide insight into #humanbehaviour, social relationships, and social systems, helping us to understand the complexities of our world and the societies we live in.
Experience #SocialScienceSimplified with this video that provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand introduction to the subject. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and gain a better understanding of the fascinating world of Social Science.
Press play now! #WhatIsSocialScience
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We think you’ll like…
What is social science? | Part 1 #SocialScience
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUApnFN2vGk&t=16s
What is social science? | Part 2 - Impact on Society #SocialScience
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DTRjAqC61s&t=41s
Celebrating the social sciences | #SocialScience
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDleyzUMmZk
ABOUT ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ESRC)
ESRC is the UK’s largest funder of economic, social, behavioural and human data science.
Find out more ▶️ https://www.ukri.org/councils/esrc/
#ESRC #SocialScience #SocialResearch #Economics
A select group of Australia’s leading social scientists have been elected as the 2022 new Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
Among the 34 researchers elected are leaders in human geography, autism, international security, Indigenous health and cultural property law.
Read more: https://socialsciences.org.au/new-fellows-2022/
This video defines the broad-spectrum discipline of social science. Social Science is made up of anthropology, geography, sociology, political science and psychology. Soomo's video explains the questions each academic discipline seeks to answer and how each comes together within our society.
Directed by:
Tim Alden Grant
Produced by:
Tim Alden Grant
Shea Sizemore
Written by:
Emilia Fuentes Grant
Art Direction by:
Nick Vitelli
Voices by:
Anthro: Mike Harrison
Geo: Bailee Collins
Poli Sci: Tanya McClellan
Psych: Rowell Gormon
Soc: Kyle Holman
Additional voices by:
Adam Frazier
Katie Hobbs
Adam Hobbs
Emilia Fuentes Grant
Animation by:
Stop motion:
Nick Vitelli
Tim Alden Grant
MIke Tangalakis
Stickmen:
Tim Alden Grant
"The Brain!":
Moriah Geer-Hardwick
Fabrication by:
Nick Vitelli
Mike Tangalakis
Shea Sizemore
Paul Metzger
David Alger
Costume Design by:
Trent Pcenicni
Edited by:
Tim Alden Grant
Compositing by:
Byron Nash @ Edit at Joe's
Music by:
Aaron Robertson
Sound Mixing and Editing by:
Michael Lee @ 26" Audio
Special Thanks to:
Ron Alcorn @ Park Commercial Real Estate
Crystal Vitelli
Kim Tangalkis
Rick Sizemore
Social Sciences Week 2021 runs from 6-12 September.
This week-long series of events is held across Australia each September, offering insight into the impact of the social sciences on our lives.
It is an initiative of several of Australia’s Social Sciences associations and is coordinated by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), established in 1977, is the premier and the most comprehensive academic research organization and national center in the People's Republic of China for study in the fields of philosophy and social sciences, with the obligation of advancing and innovating in the scientific researches of philosophy, social sciences and policies. It was described by Foreign Policy magazine as the top think tank in Asia. It is affiliated with the PRC's State Council.
History
The CASS was established in May 1977 with the aim of promoting the development of philosophy and social sciences, which had been almost totally destroyed in the Cultural Revolution. It was formed by separating 14 research units of the Department of Philosophy and Social Sciences from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The first president was Hu Qiaomu, and the current president is Wang Weiguang.
The delegation was introduced to the university by ProfessorFrances Bowen, our Vice Principal for Humanities and Social Sciences, and also met with colleagues from the School of Languages, ...