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We bring together the outstanding departments, faculties and schools that make up the University of Oxford's Social Sciences Division.

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@socsci.ox.ac.ukOct 9, 2026, 12:02 AM

Over the past forty years, social housing in Europe has sharply declined. Research from @politicsoxford.bsky.social asks: what is key to a progressive housing agenda?

Read the research brief ⤵️
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#SSDMoney

@socsci.ox.ac.ukOct 8, 2026, 10:02 AM

On both an individual and a societal level, money = power. But how can we spend it for maximum, meaningful impact? What are the implications of our decisions in the face of macroeconomic challenges?  This month, we're showcasing how the social sciences answer questions like these. Follow #SSDMoney💰

A small pile of paper money next to silver coins. Text reads 'Money is power: Insights from the Social Sciences Division'. Photo credit: MarekUsz via Canva.com
@socsci.ox.ac.ukOct 5, 2026, 2:01 PM

👏Congratulations to Dr Alex Connock who has received a #TeachingExcellence award for his contribution to innovative and professionally engaged teaching within the Saïd Business School.

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#TEA2026

@socsci.ox.ac.ukSep 28, 2026, 2:02 PM

👏Congratulations to Prof Francis DiTraglia (Associate Professor of Economics) on the #TeachingExcellence award recognising his innovative and forward looking contribution to teaching @oxfordecondept.bsky.social 

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@socsci.ox.ac.ukSep 21, 2026, 2:02 PM

🎉Congratulations to @amiyabhatia.bsky.social who has received a #TeachingExcellence award recognising her exceptional work in course leadership, teaching practice, and DPhil supervision! 

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#TEA2026

@socsci.ox.ac.ukSep 21, 2026, 11:01 AM

➕Maths achievement levels boosted for Year 2 pupils 🚸 through research-based Mathematical Reasoning Programme from @education.ox.ac.uk, led by Professor Gabriel Stylianides and Professor Terezinha Nunes. Find out more ⤵️

@socsci.ox.ac.ukSep 18, 2026, 9:54 AM

🧸 Two very simple and effective parenting tips, based on many years of international research, can make a huge difference! 🎥 Watch our two new 90-sec films produced in partnership with BBC Ideas, and find out more about the @dspi-oxford.bsky.social research that underpins them!

@dspi-oxford.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 7:31 AMReposted by @socsci.ox.ac.uk

🎥BBC Ideas & @socsci.ox.ac.uk collaboration video showcases new '1-on-1 time', a 5-min-a-day parenting tool.

DSPI's @jamielachman.bsky.social explains how 1-on-1 time is a game-changer for strengthening parent/child relationships.

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@socsci.ox.ac.ukSep 16, 2026, 12:48 PM

🥛 Five little-known facts about milk: our new BBC Ideas film sees Oxford's @jcniala.bsky.social and Johanna Zetterström-Sharp explore the history, politics and industry that hide inside a glass of milk. 🐮 Find out more and watch it ⬇️

@socsci.ox.ac.ukSep 14, 2026, 2:02 PM

Congratulations to Prof Horst Eidenmuller @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social on the #TeachingExcellence award recognising his innovative teaching combining academic rigour with engagement in real-world commercial disputes.
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@socsci.ox.ac.ukSep 7, 2026, 2:02 PM

Congratulations to Prof @janinadill.bsky.social @blavatnikschool.bsky.social on her #TeachingExcellence award!

Janina is recognised for her commitment to supporting students’ engagement with complex material.
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@socsci.ox.ac.ukSep 3, 2026, 12:48 PM

How can the actions of one man change the course of history? 🐇🐇 In our new BBC Ideas film @joel-alves.bsky.social from @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social talks about how wild rabbits wreaked havoc in Australia, and how the attempts to manage their population had profound consequences across the world.

@socsci.ox.ac.ukDec 22, 2025, 11:17 AM

🐈‍⬛Research finds that cats set-paw over our thresholds far later than originally thought finds @gregerlarson.bsky.social @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social
📸 We'd love to see some snaps of the feline friends that make your house a home! Share with #SocSciHome
More: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.ukCats became our companions way later than you thinkIn true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.
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@socsci.ox.ac.ukJan 30, 2025, 12:33 PM

📊 Bringing data to life can spark global impact. @maxroser.bsky.social @ourworldindata.org started as a small project - now it reaches 100M+ users annually, empowering policymakers, educators & researchers worldwide. Max shares his story here: 📺 www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/our-world-in... #InnovationStories

socsci.ox.ac.ukOur World in Data: Transforming data into global impact
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