Building ventures from innovative research to deliver impact at scale
What is innovation within the Social Sciences?
Innovation from social science research creates impact. This can come in the form of innovation in public policymaking, organisational and institutional innovation, social entrepreneurship and more! It goes beyond the context of income generation arising from new inventions and technologies.
The integration of innovation of social science research has become an increasingly vital component of research activities. It can serve as a means to bolster an academic's research capacity and opportunity, and reduce reliance on research grants. The outcome can be a much greater, scalable and sustainable impact, maximising the benefits of research for society.
What does innovation in the social sciences look like?
Understanding and finding practical solutions to complex 21st-century challenges
Addressing mission-based goals
Creating social impact
Sustaining research projects by leveraging funds and raising capital independently from research grants
Co-production and multidisciplinary projects
Socially responsible approaches
Support and funding available for researchers through different organisations and programmes
Innovation in our research, collaborations, and impacts
Here you can explore highlights from our researchers' collaborations and engagement with academic, policymaking, and business partners, as well as the wider public and community:
If you are interested to learn more about opportunities to engage with Oxford social sciences researchers - whether in research collaboration, matters relating to public policy, business collaboration, or public and community engagement - please get in touch below:
