The Academy of Social Sciences, in partnership with eight Midlands-based universities, together with the College of Birmingham, has as we speak printed a new report demonstrating the constructive impression of social science analysis going down within the Midlands, for the advantage of the area and its communities.
Social sciences in the region, for the region: the Midlands explores sensible social science analysis that makes use of progressive, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary methods of working to convey actual advantages to the area. The examples, from throughout the totally different Midlands universities, spotlight the very important position of upper schooling partnering with regional authorities, companies, and communities to stimulate alternatives for progress and reply to long-standing financial and social challenges.
The report comes at a time when social, financial, well being, place-based, abilities, and schooling points are inflicting mounting challenges for areas throughout the UK, together with the Midlands, while regional growth is on the coronary heart of UK Authorities coverage.
Dr Rita Gardner CBE FAcSS, Chief Government of the Academy of Social Sciences, stated: “This well timed report demonstrates the facility and significance of collaborative college analysis, led by social scientists, in driving and supporting progress, productiveness and wellbeing within the Midlands. It is a superb instance of the collective constructive impression that social science analysis brings to bear within the area, for the area.”
