Reimagining the Recipe for Research & Innovation: the Secret Sauce of Social Science

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Campaign for Social Science

Reimagining the Recipe for Research & Innovation

the Secret Sauce of Social Science

Campaign for Social Science

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Sage Publications Ltd
29 January 2024

Research methods: general; Sociology; Mathematics & Sciences

There is a critical yet under-explored role for the social sciences within the UK's research, development and innovation system.

This report argues that the social sciences can elevate this country's research output to a world-leading level.

There is, however, a danger of the social sciences being seen as an add-on or afterthought to STEM research whereby social scientists' contributions are limited to identifying or ameliorating potentially negative ethical, legal or societal implications of scientific or technological advances. Our argument in this report is that social scientists have an essential role to play across the entire recipe - catalysing the development of new flavours - rather than simply being a garnish to a dish created by STEM.

Ideas from social science need to be incorporated into STEM research right from the beginning, thereby enriching our perspectives and understanding of global challenges.

Case studies include how social science can help us to develop effective climate change policies, combat AIDS rates amongst young people in South Africa, and assess the impact of AI technology on human rights.

The report provides a systematic overview of the ways in which social science can benefit STEM research:

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Social sciences enable whole systems thinking.

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Social sciences are critical for good policy development.

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Social sciences underpin smart & responsible innovation.

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Social sciences are essential to international collaboration and tackling shared global challenges.

Edited by: Campaign for Social Science
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 170mm,
Weight: 150g
ISBN: 9781529681147
ISBN 10: 1529681146
Pages: 72
Publication Date: 29 January 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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The Campaign for Social Science was launched in 2011 to advocate social science to the UK Government and to the public, at a time of significant change in the higher education system. It campaigns for the restoration of the post of Government Chief Social Science Advisor and the retention of large-scale longitudinal research programmes. It also promotes social science in the media and on the web and organises road shows and other events to emphasise the value of social science. As of January 2015, the Campaign was supported by 80 universities, learned societies, charities and publishers.