Academy of Social Sciences

We are the national academy of academics, practitioners and learned societies in social science. The sector’s leading independent voice in the UK, we champion the vital role social sciences play in education, government and business.

We believe in the power of social science to advance understanding of our contemporary human world and to shape a better future. As a Fellow, society, organisation, or individual there are many ways to support us, be part of our community and help further our charitable work.

Our 1,500 Fellows are leading experts from academia, the public, private and third sectors. Our Fellows’ expertise covers the breadth of the social sciences as do our member social science societies. It is a powerful and unique community aligned with the Academy’s public benefit purpose.