Social science is integral to our understanding of society, helping inform and shape the future of our world for the better. So how can social science help us understand and address the big issues such as inequality, fake news, and structural racism? These are some of the issues we have explored recently through our online events program. From the ongoing series of conversations on reimagining social institutions held in partnership with the Social Science Research Council to up-to-date overviews of key issues often misrepresented, simplified, or misunderstood in modern society — our online events allow us to delve deeper into these contemporary issues, bringing both academic and professional views from a global perspective.
You can find recordings of our previous events on our YouTube channel.
Upcoming events
Past events
Video highlights
Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture 2023: Political 'Realism' in an Election Year with Gary Younge
Gary suggested that it's becoming increasingly clear that the electoral culture is on a collision course with political, economic, and environmental realities and that these contradictions occasionally play out in real time. He argued that election culture in the UK seems to try to cover what campaigners believe are popular topics that people want to hear about, instead of the actual issues the country is facing.
How to Be a Peer Reviewer
Considering becoming a reviewer or getting more involved with peer review? Our free webinar will guide you through the process of conducting peer review, including how to get started, basic principles of reviewing articles, what journal editors expect from reviewers, and important considerations such as research ethics and reviewer responsibilities.
Editors in Action: Lightning Talks on Improving DEI in Academic Journals
In this webinar, a group of Sage journal Editors present lightning talks on their DEI journal activities, give examples of good practice, and demonstrate the benefits of positive action to support scholars from historically marginalised groups, followed by a Q&A. Topics include expanding the diversity of reviewers, authors and editors.
Critical Thinking Bootcamp 2023
Sage’s fourth annual Critical Thinking Bootcamp provided insights, guidance, and resources to help librarians, professors, and other staff encourage critical thinking in and out of the classroom. In the three sessions, panelists addressed the impact of tech trends on our media ecosystem and discussed tactics useful for educating students.