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The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is the UK's leading agency for research funding and training in economic and social sciences. read more...

• What is Social Science?
• ESRC - Making a Difference
• Social Science in Society

Society Now - Autumn issue

• The Autumn issue of Society Now is now available. Features include the impact of the internet, charitable giving, the curse of abundance and a supplement focusing on climate change.
• The ESRC Strategic Plan outlines our strategic challenges, priorities and impact objectives for the next five years, and includes case studies of previous achievements.
• Stay informed about what's happening in the ESRC community with eNews, our bimonthly newsletter.
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• All ESRC publications

Considering a career in social science? Or are you a teacher looking for school resources? We fund a number of activities for young people and schools.

• Current activities 

A new report published by the ESRC examines how the recession impacts on society. Download the report, find experts and see ESRC research in our Recession Britain section.

• Press release: Third sector still innovating despite hard times
  Despite the recession, charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations (the third sector) are still innovating, according to a publication out today from the ESRC.
• Research Councils UK launches framework for the future
  RCUK has published a new framework - RCUK Framework for the Future: Excellence with impact - setting out their vision for the future. 
• Forthcoming events
• Public Policy Seminar Series

Interested in other areas of research? The Research Councils UK website is a joint portal for all Research Councils, offering access to the whole range of UK research funded through the councils.