The We Society
Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social Sciences can help us understand and enhance this complicated and fascinating human network. What can we do to fix the NHS? How can we better manage climate change? How do we end the cost of living crisis? Brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences in association with the Nuffield Foundation and Leverhulme Trust, this podcast tackles the big questions through a social science lens and brings you some of the best ideas to shape the way we live. Join acclaimed journalist and Academy president Will Hutton, as he invites guests from the world of social science to explore the stories behind the news and hear their solutions to society’s most pressing problems. Don’t want to miss an episode? Follow the show on your favourite podcast platform and you can email us on wesociety@acss.org.uk (mailto:wesociety@acss.org.uk) and tell us who we should be speaking to. The We Society podcast is brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences (www.acss.org.uk (http://www.acss.org.uk/) ) in association with the Nuffield Foundation (http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org) and the Leverhulme Trust (www.leverhulme.ac.uk (https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/) ).
Episodes
The first woman and the first African to serve as Director General of the WTO, Dr Okonjo-Iweala also gives her perspectives on women in leadership positions and her history of fighting corruption in Niger...
In his latest book, Equity in Education, he argues for a new approach and language to improve upward mobility. In his book, children are not disadvantaged instead they are under resourced. Does language matter?
Season 7 of the We Society Podc...
But abuse is not usually a one off event, it’s part of a protracted pattern, and by studying the timeline, perhaps this shocking statistic and may change.
Prof Jane Monckton-Smith has dedicated the majority of her career to studying this pattern and is Professor Of Public Protection at the University...
For those toiling in factories, Owen’s slogan was a socialist dream that only became commonplace in the early 20th century.
But, the 9 to 5 is still standard while technology has moved on - we have Artificial intelligence, automati...
Our guest today, Sir Robert Chote has run both organisations and knows better than anyone on the planet how they ...
As the speed of innovation when it comes to artificial intelligence accelerates, power sits firmly in the hands of Silicon Valley and big tech companies.
Governments and the public are on the side-lines. How should we be feeling about this?
To tell us i...
With us to discuss this...
Launching January 15th with an interview with Anand Menon, the Director of the UK in a Changing Europe.
In this podcast series, you will hear interviews from social scientists, business leaders and public figures to hear their solutions to society's most pressing issues.
P...
Professor Neil Chakrabort...
Alex Stevens is a professor of Criminology at the University of Sheffield (having recently moved from the University of Kent). He wa...
Looking to challenge this is Professor Anna Vignoles, her past research focused on issues of equity and value in education, particularly the relationship between educat...
Saul Becker is the pro vice chancellor for the Faculty of Health and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University and is regarded as the world leader in young carers research, policy, and practice.
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Housing is an issue that has thwarted a long line of Governments, and it feels like we are no closer to solving the crisis. Lates...
She is the 1931 Chair in Geography, a Fellow of St John’s College at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Professor Hall is an economic geographer who specialises in going out in the field to imbue data with conversations with those in the thick of the...
In this special episode marking the end of the general election and the start of Season 6, we apply a social science lens to issues concerning the stagnating economy, the climate crisis, adult social care, and universities.
We speak to Professor Jagjit S. Chadha, an ec...
He has been a British cabinet minister, chair of the Conservative party, European Commissioner for External Relations, Governor of Hong Kong, Chair of the BBC and most recently Chancellor of Oxford University.
Taken together - includ...
As an associate professor in the Department of Security and Crime Science at UCL, she leads the research group on human trafficking and exploitation. In recognition of her impactful work, she received the prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize last year along with 29 other exc...
When it was revealed in 2022 that Thurrock council in Essex faced a half-a-billion-pound black hole in its finances, it w...
It's one of the largest research studies in the world, tracking the lives of over 30,000 Bradfordians to discover what factors most influence health and well-being. In particular, they are focussing on how genetic, nutritional, environmental, behavioural and social factors impact health and developm...
The British High Street once was the heart of our cities, towns and villages, but no more. The High Street is increasingly lifeless – the preserve of too many empty shops and countless charity shops that don’t have to pay burdensome business rates....
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