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...social sciences. Cliodhna O’Connor describes how traditional gender stereotypes are projected onto scientific information and its subsequent reporting. But the dynamics of online spaces have also facilitated more nuanced debate about the social implications of research, and its potential to perpetuate inequalities...“Brain Study Confirms Gender Stereotypes”, “Why...

...Social Sciences Student Connections, Big Conversation. ...[illustration depicting public spending] In 2008, Western governments borrowed and spent billions bailing out banks to avoid the collapse of the global financial system. Since then, many of these governments have introduced austerity measures to reduce government debt. However, concern that cuts to welfare spending...

...work for fair remuneration. Box 4 Article 6(1) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1966 (ICESCR): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right to work, which includes the right of everyone to the opportunity to gain his living by work which he freely chooses or accepts, and will take appropriate steps to safeguard this...

...of the public. With an ethos of inclusivity and respect for diverse realms of economic expertise, the seminar series will bring together those working on current challenges across a broad range of research interests: Social Policy, Personal Finance, Innovation, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Health, Inequality and Employment, Philosophy and History of Economics....