Elevating social science for the benefit of Australia

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia is an elected Fellowship of experts that leads national conversations, provides research support and grants and promotes and supports excellence in the social sciences. We connect policy makers and the public with relevant findings and expertise, act on reconciliation and empower the next generation of research leaders.

Social Sciences impact almost every aspect of society. Social scientists build our collective knowledge in areas including society’s institutions and structures, its histories and its people. There is a broad range of social science disciplines represented by the Academy, including:

• Society, Politics and Culture (including sociology, anthropology, geography, Indigenous studies, linguistics and other fields)
• Business and Economics (including commerce, management, tourism and accounting)
• History, Philosophy and Law
• Education, Psychology and Public Health

To read more about the social sciences and the way they engage with social issues visit our State of the Social Sciences report.

Australia’s Social Sciences Week is hosted by ASSA and takes place annually in September, which brings together over 50 events held live in person, online and in hybrid formats across the nation. Throughout the year, we also curate and promote a calendar of public events, forums and talks in collaboration with our members and partners.

The Academy provides engaging education resources through our Seriously Social program to teachers and students to create our next generation of social scientists. We also play a leading role in educating and informing our nation on the importance of the social sciences in improving the lives of current and future generations of Australians.