Economic and Social Research Council
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Economic and Social Research Council
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UKRI ESRC funds world-leading research, data and training in the economic and social sciences. We are part of UK Research and Innovation (@UKRI_News).
- The winner of the Outstanding Public Policy Impact award is ‘Changing the law to promote person-centred decision-making for ‘coma’ patients’. Congratulations! @JennyKitzinger @KitzingerCelia @cardiffuni #ImpactPrize
00:00 - We are delighted to have appointed Professor Alison Park @parkali as interim Executive Chair of ESRC. Prof Park joined ESRC as Director of Research in January 2019. Prior to joining ESRC she was Professor of Social Research and Director of @CLOSER_UK. ukri.org/news/professor…
- How can NGOs and academics work together effectively? New ESRC-funded guide and toolkit from @christian_aid and @Research2Action: bit.ly/2kMg4sX
- ESRC announces extension of funding for the UK in a Changing Europe and nine new Senior Fellows - ow.ly/KTGN50uHQvd
- Research funding is going through a period of rapid change, including the introduction of a number of new research funds. These funds offer significant opportunities for social science. Find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/2AMtyur #ThisIsSocialScience
- Applications to participate in our Festival of Social Science 2018 (3-10 Nov) are now open! Reach new audiences and celebrate #socialsciences - learn more about the #esrcfestival and how to get involved: ow.ly/pdrY30jyq27
- Research funding is going through a period of rapid change, including the introduction of a number of new research funds. These funds offer significant opportunities for social science. Find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/2AMtyur #ThisIsSocialScience
00:00 - Thanks to everyone who helped make our 2018 Festival of Social Science such a success, including our event organisers and attendees. We hope you all enjoyed #esrcfestival!There's still time to go to a Festival of Social Science event! There's lots of free events taking place today and tomorrow across the UK. Find an #esrcfestival event near you: bit.ly/2KaQjeh #ThisIsSocialScience
- Research funding is going through a period of rapid change, including the introduction of a number of new research funds. These funds offer significant opportunities for social science. Find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/2AMtyur #ThisIsSocialScience
00:00 - Following our response to the Review of the PhD in the Social Sciences, we're implementing a revised vision for postgraduate training . Over the next five years, ESRC will invest in 15 doctoral training partnerships spanning 89 institutions. More: ukri.org/news/esrc-anno…
- Introducing ESRC's new Executive Chair, Mr Stian Westlake. Currently CEO of @RoyalStatSoc, Stian will be responsible for ensuring world-leading UK social science directly addresses society's biggest issues We look forward to welcoming him in late spring /1
