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Social science must be at the heart of research policy

Wonkhe

But for Rita Gardner, social sciences are what make the whole ecosystem work for society The post Social science must be at the heart of research policy appeared first on Wonkhe. Government attention to research and innovation is increasingly focused on STEM.

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East Tennessee State Professor Wins Social Science Scholar Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Terence Hicks has won the Virginia Social Science Association Scholar Award, which recognizes outstanding scholars within the social science discipline. Hicks is an award-winning author with 10 published books and works in over 100 combined research publications or presentations.

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Delivering civic value to communities – the impact of UK universities’ social science research

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr. Ed Bridges , Head of Policy & Public Affairs at the Academy of Social Sciences. A recent report commissioned by the British Academy and the Academy of Social Sciences unpacks this idea of impact for the disciplines we represent, and its findings are timely and telling.

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Ireland woos South Asians amid global policy shift

The PIE News

“We need a more consistent visa policy” However, despite Ireland’s increasing popularity in Pakistan, there are still some obstacles that need to be addressed. We need a more consistent visa policy and increased visits by Irish institutions to Pakistan,” added Qureshi. .

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Using the Law to Help Shape Public Policy - Jamelia N. Morgan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

political science, Stanford University; M.A., The center’s mission is ambitious: to look at broad social problems at the intersection of racial and disability justice, “which allows us to recognize that people have intersectional identities and experience overlapping forms of oppression,” says Morgan.

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Gamekeepers, poachers, policy wonks and knowledge

SRHE

I was excited to attend SRHE’s event, Bridging The Gap: Improving The Relationship Between Higher Education Research And Policy on 4 November 2022. The event promised to bring together and bridge the gap between those making higher education policy and those researching it. This then was quite a gap to be bridged.

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Addressing the divide: The impact of university-related migration on UK’s subregions and policy roadmap

HEPI

Policy implications The study’s insights prompt crucial questions for policymakers: How can strategies be developed to support subregions experiencing “ brain drain ”? They would also enhance the economic and social vitality of these places. What measures can encourage a more equitable distribution of graduates across the UK?

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