Contribute your research to the ACSS “Good Growth” project
How can the UK achieve growth that is fair, inclusive, and sustainable?
That’s the question at the heart of the Academy of Social Sciences’ Good Growth project — and development researchers are invited to share their insights.
Since the 2007–2009 financial crisis, the UK has faced persistently slow growth and declining productivity, alongside some of the highest levels of inequality in the OECD. The Good Growth initiative brings together research and evidence from across the social sciences to help policymakers and the public understand what kinds of growth the UK should be pursuing — and how this can be achieved in ways that balance economic, social, and environmental priorities.
Why contribute?
The Good Growth project provides a platform for social scientists to bring their research into real-world policy conversations. Articles published on the Good Growth website are read by:
- Parliamentarians and policymakers
- Civil society leaders and practitioners
- The academic community and interested public audiences
Your contribution can help ensure that policy decisions are informed by the best available social science evidence — demonstrating how rigorous research can illuminate paths toward fairer, more sustainable prosperity.
What kind of articles are needed?
The Good Growth hub welcomes concise, research-based pieces (ideally under 1,000 words) that:
- Address a policy challenge related to achieving “good growth”
- Present research evidence to clarify the nature and scale of that challenge
- Offer potential solutions or insights drawn from social science research
- Conclude with one or two clear policy recommendations
Articles should be readable and engaging for a mixed audience, non-partisan in tone, and make use of hyperlinks (rather than academic references) for sources.
Possible themes
Development researchers might consider contributing on topics such as:
- Regional inequalities and place-based growth strategies
- The role of education, skills, and human capital in productivity
- Green and inclusive industrial transitions
- Social infrastructure and wellbeing as components of growth
- Lessons from international development for UK policy
How to submit
Submitting is straightforward — simply email your draft or idea directly to the ACSS team. They provide light-touch editing and work with authors to finalise their piece. Once published, articles are promoted through ACSS channels and social media, reaching a wide policy and research audience.
If you’d like to see examples of past contributions or get a sense of tone and style, visit the Achieving Good Growth hub on the ACSS website. Contact DSA Comms for full contact details of the team at the ACSS.