Welcome to our Social Science Impact Accelerator (SSIA) Impact Blog.
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Royal Holloway has several social science departments ranked in the UK's top 5 (out of 160) for quality of research. Our researchers are collaborating with external partners, both nationally and internationally, to enhance the impact of their research.
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Co-Creating Cambodian Artisanal Mining Futures
This Flexible Funding project builds on previous research on the untold stories of artisanal miners in Cambodia. The aim is to co-create new resources to share miners’ stories locally, nationally and internationally and to develop partnerships to support resource dissemination and scaling.
Co-POWeR - Creating Spaces of Belonging for Young People
The Co-POWeR project, an initiative funded by the ESRC, explores racial inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic and their impact on the wellbeing of Black and Asian young people and families.
Communicating PhD research on carbon finance to the public
This project pairs a bespoke website with an animated film to engage both specialist and public audiences on the topic of carbon finance.
Developing multimedia resources for the safe, secure and wise use of digital tech by vulnerable groups in Brazil
This project builds on our multimedia outputs from the UKRI GCRF MIDEQ Hub (2019-2024). We are teaming up with new partners in Brazil to extend the reach and impact of our work.
Dilutive Drift: The Racial Impact of Low-Change Maps
Research shows that redistricting practices can systematically dilute the representations of communities of colour in the United States.
Early Interventions to Prevent Modern Slavery
This project partnered with Justice and Care to reflect on the lived experiences of care leavers and identify priority areas for future work.
Empowering Diverse Developers: Evidence-Based AI Education for Inclusive Tech Training
Dr Najmeh Hafezieh designed practical resources and tools to support AI-enhanced programming education​.
Enhancing creative careers, arts and culture in Slough
This project aims to help sustain local talent and skills in Slough, one of the 54 places included in Arts Council England's Levelling Up scheme for culture.
Fostering Oneness with Nature by Correcting Misperceptions through Art
Dr Hirotaka Imada partnered with Orleans House Gallery and Richmond Arts Service to encourage visitors to share their relationship with nature.
Gender mainstreaming in US policy
Professor Piscopo partners with the Gender Equity Policy Institute to drive forward the movement towards implementing Gender Mainstreaming in the United States.