People should be able to form opinions based on reliable information. Public-good curators like Elaine Westbrooks of Cornell University protect that reliability. Our new guide with @sagepub.com champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
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This month is LGBT+ History Month in the UK, and we’re sharing a hub of resources that highlight LGBTQIA+ research – featuring valuable insights on topics like sexual orientation, queer theory, and more.
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Public-good curators like H. Rich Milner IV use information from across disciplines to ensure that new research is high quality. Our new guide with @sagepub.com champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
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Free webinar How researchers can maintain the standards of good science in a world of misinformation The People's Case for Curators February 18, 2026 11am ET | 4pm GMT How to Do Research and Get Published
Have you registered for our free webinar with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social?
Join us tomorrow at 11am ET as we discuss the people who work to the standards of good science, such as librarians and editors, and how to make those standards more visible.
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Sponsored by the #iSchoolUI & @sagepub.com, the Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award acknowledges those who have furthered the cause of intellectual freedom. If you know someone who would be a good candidate, nominate them by April 14! ▶️ bit.ly/405D9Yb
Tips for Teaching in Today's Political Science Classroom. Podcast with Christina Bejarno, Sorelle Gaynor, and Eric Langenbacher
Curious how others are teaching Political Science in today’s divisive environment? Three experienced instructors discuss real strategies for turning today's polarization and misinformation into opportunities for richer, more effective learning.
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New feature. Would you like to get your research into policy conversations? Sage Policy Profiles.
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Public-good curators like Ivan Oransky give us the whole, verified picture by properly contextualising new information. Our new guide with @sagepub.com champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
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Free webinar How researchers can maintain the standards of good science in a world of misinformation The People's Case for Curators February 18, 2026 11am ET | 4pm GMT How to Do Research and Get Published
Join us and @senseaboutsci.bsky.social for a free webinar February 18 at 11 AM ET.
We'll highlight the people who work to the standards of good science, such as librarians and research professionals, and how to make those standards more visible.
Register here: sagepub.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Do you benefit from information curators – or are you one?
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Browse the research collection Black History Month
For #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re sharing free-to-access research celebrating this year’s theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations.”
Find resources on African feminist history, sociology of race, and more from @journals.sagepub.com.
Explore the collection: journals.sagepub.com/Black-histor...
Mukulika Banerjee smiling with a London School of Economics sign in the background and the Social Science Bites logo in the foreground.
"The essence of democratic politics is accommodation of difference."
Anthropologist @mukulika.bsky.social explores why India votes on a new episode of the Social Science Bites podcast with @davidedmonds100.bsky.social.
Listen now: www.socialsciencespace.com/2026/02/muku...
"To develop truly inclusive solutions for accessible publishing, it is essential that a wide range of organizations have input..."
Find a draft of image-type taxonomy for scholarly images and a call for feedback.
Learn more in this guest post from @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social: ow.ly/sOik50Y60PU
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A bar graph: How does your institution reward efforts to apply research outside of academia? Tenure and promotion: 37% Awards and recognition: 35% Resources for research (e.g., physical space, equipment, staff support): 28% Funding for research: 28% Not at all: 30%
"How does your institution reward efforts to apply research outside of academia?"
Social scientists responding to our survey could choose multiple answers, and 30% chose "not at all."
Learn more in our new report about social scientists and impact incentives: www.sagepub.com/explore-our-...
Public-good curators like Megan Janicki remind us that access to information is important, but understanding it is vital. Our new guide with @sagepub.com champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
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Andrew smiles at the camera. A quote box says 'We have a unique role in challenging misinformation, disinformation and the biases we might have'
Our #PeopleofPublishing campaign celebrates the people making a difference across the industry. Meet Andrew from @sagepub.com and find out more: www.publishers.org.uk/people-of-pu...
A bar graph Ultimately, the goal of research is to make a positive impact on society. Y axis: To me, To my peers, To the leadership at my institution X axis: 0%, 100% Key: Strongly disagree in green, agree in gray, disagree in light blue, strongly agree in dark blue, neither in white "To me" is overwhelmingly dark blue, "To my peers" is primarily gray, and "To the leadership" at my institution, though nearly evenly dark and grey, is much more white
Do social scientists care about making societal impact?
While 92% agree that's the ultimate goal, the majority don't feel support from institutional leadership.
Learn more from our latest report about social science impact incentives: www.sagepub.com/explore-our-...
@elisabethbik.bsky.social reminds us that public-good curation is also understanding the relationship between integrity, curiosity and truth. Our new guide with @sagepub.com champions the role of information curators. #PublicGoodCuration
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“Empathy is sort of vulnerable to all the biases you would think about.”
University of Toronto psychology professor, @paulbloomatyale.bsky.social discusses empathy on a new episode of the Social Science Bites podcast.
Listen here or read the transcript: www.socialsciencespace.com/2026/01/paul...
In the final episode of this podcast series from Choice Reviews, Louis Coiffait-Gunn of CILIP and @camillegamboa.bsky.social of Sage discuss pushing for stronger public trust in librarians and science.
Listen to the episode: https://ow.ly/H9C150XMJpe
“The survey findings suggest that while individual researchers are motivated to make a difference, institutional systems and reward structures often lag.”
@camillegamboa.bsky.social writes about social science impact for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social.
Read here: blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
NOMINATION DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY DEC 19
CASBS & @sagepub.com partner on an award recognizing outstanding achievement in the behavioral & social sciences & advancing our understanding of pressing social issues
Details, eligibility, past winners & nomination portal: casbs.stanford.edu/news/nominat...
"We hope it becomes a powerful communication tool for the community that lifts values that will serve society."
Learn about "The People's Case for Curators" in a new interview with Sage's @camillegamboa.bsky.social and Tracey Brown from @senseaboutsci.bsky.social
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What’s shaping public trust in science today?
@louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social from @cilip.bsky.social and Sage’s @camillegamboa.bsky.social unpack challenges like censorship, politics, and AI - and why curators matter now more than ever.
Listen here: www.choice360.org/podcasts/epi...
In November, former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivered this year’s Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture.
Julia discussed the value of social and behavioral science in an era of political polarization and widespread misinformation.
Watch the full recording 👇
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Congratulations to Dr. Monica J. Casper, the winner of our Sage Policy Profiles Impact Contest! Monica’s research on the Pap smear was cited by the Publications Office of the European Union.
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Sociology: Discover open-access resources tailored for new instructors. These include teaching aids to support early-career educators, skills to advance your career, and help so you can create meaningful impact in the classroom.
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Business: Designed for Introductory Business courses, these resources help students cultivate a business mindset. They include case studies, activities, and infographics to connect theory to practice.
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