COVID-19
How are social sciences making a difference?
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COVID-19 has wrought unprecedented disruption around the world. From exacerbating social and economic inequalities, and destabilising billions of children’s education, to threatening global progress on climate change: no sector of society has remained untouched by the pandemic.
Researchers across Oxford's Social Sciences Division mobilised rapidly to confront these complex challenges. Here you can discover the latest COVID-19 research news, explore the vast range of social sciences research taking place across our departments, watch interviews and conversations with social scientists across the Division, and explore highlights of our researchers' expert commentary and analysis in the media.
Insights, news, and expert opinion from Oxford's social scientists
Demographic science aids in understanding the spread and fatality rates of COVID-19
Demographic science aids in understanding the spread and fatality rates of COVID-19
27 April 2020
New factsheet identifies types, sources, and claims of COVID-19 misinformation
New factsheet identifies types, sources, and claims of COVID-19 misinformation
22 April 2020
New Covid-19 Impact Monitor reveals UK population moves drops by 98%
New Covid-19 Impact Monitor reveals UK population moves drops by 98%
15 April 2020
Bodleian launches new online COVID-19 research archive collection
Bodleian launches new online COVID-19 research archive collection
11 July 2022
We need to define the rules of a post-pandemic world
We need to define the rules of a post-pandemic world
11 February 2022
Cash incentives for vaccination could be an effective long-term strategy – here’s how to fund it
Cash incentives for vaccination could be an effective long-term strategy – here’s how to fund it
25 January 2022
When will life return to normal after the pandemic?
When will life return to normal after the pandemic?
2 December 2021
Thousands of primaries benefit from Oxford oral language programme
Thousands of primaries benefit from Oxford oral language programme
27 April 2021
Are we on track for a green recovery? Not Yet. Hundreds attend Oxford-UN eco event.
Are we on track for a green recovery? Not Yet. Hundreds attend Oxford-UN eco event.
10 March 2021
Thousands of children have not seen parents for a year: hidden impact of COVID on prisoners’ families
Thousands of children have not seen parents for a year: hidden impact of COVID on prisoners’ families
15 March 2021
The pandemic's mortality impact in England and Wales: 63,000 more deaths and a year off life-expectancy
The pandemic's mortality impact in England and Wales: 63,000 more deaths and a year off life-expectancy
27 January 2021
Oxford COVID-19 Monitor reveals January lockdown has a third less national impact on movement than March shutdown
Oxford COVID-19 Monitor reveals January lockdown has a third less national impact on movement than March shutdown
12 January 2021
New £2m global policy project to address social impacts of COVID-19
New £2m global policy project to address social impacts of COVID-19
3 December 2020
COVID-19 vaccine: reliable communications needed to beat ‘infodemic’ of misinformation
COVID-19 vaccine: reliable communications needed to beat ‘infodemic’ of misinformation
10 November 2020
United States' COVID-19 response cost more American lives than World War I
United States' COVID-19 response cost more American lives than World War I
2 October 2020
Study finds ‘significant increase’ in child-to-parent violence in lockdown
Study finds ‘significant increase’ in child-to-parent violence in lockdown
20 August 2020
The parenting support that works - around the world
The parenting support that works - around the world
18 August 2020
Progress against the multiple dimensions of poverty was made before the pandemic – but now it is at risk
Progress against the multiple dimensions of poverty was made before the pandemic – but now it is at risk
21 July 2020
Oxford COVID-19 study: face masks and coverings work
Oxford COVID-19 study: face masks and coverings work
16 July 2020
COVID-19 and the post-Brexit immigration system
COVID-19 and the post-Brexit immigration system
1 July 2020
Oxford dashboard highlights potential future COVID-19 virus hotspots
Oxford dashboard highlights potential future COVID-19 virus hotspots
30 June 2020
Parenting in a pandemic: resources have helped over 50 million families so far
Parenting in a pandemic: resources have helped over 50 million families so far
30 June 2020
Why the pandemic could slash the amount of plastic waste we recycle
Why the pandemic could slash the amount of plastic waste we recycle
22 June 2020
COVID-19 in care homes: What happened and how should we go forward?
COVID-19 in care homes: What happened and how should we go forward?
17 June 2020
How has behaviour changed under the COVID-19 lockdown?
How has behaviour changed under the COVID-19 lockdown?
5 June 2020
International lawyers: Time’s up for global cyber hackers
International lawyers: Time’s up for global cyber hackers
5 June 2020
Strategic distancing: the middle-ground between isolation and re-opening society
Strategic distancing: the middle-ground between isolation and re-opening society
5 June 2020
Why coronavirus death rates won’t fall as quickly as they rose
Why coronavirus death rates won’t fall as quickly as they rose
5 June 2020
COVID-19 Government Response Tracker extends to economic and testing measures
COVID-19 Government Response Tracker extends to economic and testing measures
1 June 2020
COVID-19 lockdown data shows men travelled 48% more than women
COVID-19 lockdown data shows men travelled 48% more than women
28 May 2020
Young Lives study to provide rapid new insights into COVID-19 impacts
Young Lives study to provide rapid new insights into COVID-19 impacts
27 May 2020
Social Sciences awards over £210,000 to projects addressing social, economic, cultural, & environmental impacts of COVID-19
Social Sciences awards over £210,000 to projects addressing social, economic, cultural, & environmental impacts of COVID-19
28 May 2020
Coronavirus school closures impact 1.3 billion children – and remote learning is increasing inequality
Coronavirus school closures impact 1.3 billion children – and remote learning is increasing inequality
21 May 2020
Green COVID-19 recovery packages can boost economic growth and help tackle climate change
Green COVID-19 recovery packages can boost economic growth and help tackle climate change
6 May 2020
Social Sciences COVID-19 projects awarded funding
Social Sciences COVID-19 projects awarded funding
30 April 2020
OXFO venture 'Crowdless' app helps avoid lockdown crowds
OXFO venture 'Crowdless' app helps avoid lockdown crowds
29 April 2020
Demographic science aids in understanding the spread and fatality rates of COVID-19
Demographic science aids in understanding the spread and fatality rates of COVID-19
27 April 2020
New factsheet identifies types, sources, and claims of COVID-19 misinformation
New factsheet identifies types, sources, and claims of COVID-19 misinformation
22 April 2020
New Covid-19 Impact Monitor reveals UK population moves drops by 98%
New Covid-19 Impact Monitor reveals UK population moves drops by 98%
15 April 2020
Bodleian launches new online COVID-19 research archive collection
Bodleian launches new online COVID-19 research archive collection
11 July 2022
We need to define the rules of a post-pandemic world
We need to define the rules of a post-pandemic world
11 February 2022
Cash incentives for vaccination could be an effective long-term strategy – here’s how to fund it
Cash incentives for vaccination could be an effective long-term strategy – here’s how to fund it
25 January 2022
When will life return to normal after the pandemic?
When will life return to normal after the pandemic?
2 December 2021
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How are social sciences making a difference?
Reducing violence against children and improving child wellbeing through evidence-informed parenting resources delivered globally to 196 million people during the COVID-19 pandemic
Reducing violence against children and improving child wellbeing through evidence-informed parenting resources delivered globally to 196 million people during the COVID-19 pandemic
Data driven policy interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Data driven policy interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Refugee-Led Social Protection During COVID-19
Refugee-Led Social Protection During COVID-19
COVID-19 Parenting Emergency Response
COVID-19 Parenting Emergency Response
Reducing violence against children and improving child wellbeing through evidence-informed parenting resources delivered globally to 196 million people during the COVID-19 pandemic
Reducing violence against children and improving child wellbeing through evidence-informed parenting resources delivered globally to 196 million people during the COVID-19 pandemic
Data driven policy interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Data driven policy interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Refugee-Led Social Protection During COVID-19
Refugee-Led Social Protection During COVID-19
COVID-19 Parenting Emergency Response
COVID-19 Parenting Emergency Response
Reducing violence against children and improving child wellbeing through evidence-informed parenting resources delivered globally to 196 million people during the COVID-19 pandemic
Reducing violence against children and improving child wellbeing through evidence-informed parenting resources delivered globally to 196 million people during the COVID-19 pandemic
Data driven policy interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Data driven policy interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Refugee-Led Social Protection During COVID-19
Refugee-Led Social Protection During COVID-19
COVID-19 Parenting Emergency Response
COVID-19 Parenting Emergency Response
COVID-19 research, collaborations, and intiatives across the Social Sciences Division
International Public Policy Observatory (IPPO)
International Public Policy Observatory (IPPO)
Oxford Answers: Business insights and COVID-19
Oxford Answers: Business insights and COVID-19
Oxford Covid-19 Government Response Tracker (OxCGRT)
Oxford Covid-19 Government Response Tracker (OxCGRT)
Oxford Martin Programme on Pandemic Genomics
Oxford Martin Programme on Pandemic Genomics
The UK COVID-19 news and information project
The UK COVID-19 news and information project
The Coronavirus and Mobility Forum 2020
The Coronavirus and Mobility Forum 2020
In the media
Covid-19: Rise in kids attacking parents in UK lockdown
Covid-19: Rise in kids attacking parents in UK lockdown
Philip N Howard: ‘Social media need a radical rebuild’
Philip N Howard: ‘Social media need a radical rebuild’
Researchers turn to wearable tech in race to track Covid-19
Researchers turn to wearable tech in race to track Covid-19
How the pandemic has affected periods
How the pandemic has affected periods
Social costs of pandemic will be felt for a decade, report suggests (ITV News)
Social costs of pandemic will be felt for a decade, report suggests (ITV News)
Melinda Mills addresses vaccine concerns on BBC Radio 5Live
Melinda Mills addresses vaccine concerns on BBC Radio 5Live
Carl Benedikt Frey: Covid-19 will accelerate automation
Carl Benedikt Frey: Covid-19 will accelerate automation
Covid-19: Rise in kids attacking parents in UK lockdown
Covid-19: Rise in kids attacking parents in UK lockdown
Philip N Howard: ‘Social media need a radical rebuild’
Philip N Howard: ‘Social media need a radical rebuild’
Researchers turn to wearable tech in race to track Covid-19
Researchers turn to wearable tech in race to track Covid-19
How the pandemic has affected periods
How the pandemic has affected periods
Social costs of pandemic will be felt for a decade, report suggests (ITV News)
Social costs of pandemic will be felt for a decade, report suggests (ITV News)
Melinda Mills addresses vaccine concerns on BBC Radio 5Live
Melinda Mills addresses vaccine concerns on BBC Radio 5Live
Carl Benedikt Frey: Covid-19 will accelerate automation
Carl Benedikt Frey: Covid-19 will accelerate automation
Covid-19: Rise in kids attacking parents in UK lockdown