Professor Michael Woods appointed as Professor for Transformative Social Science
Showing commitment to an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Award to nurture social science research which can be truly ‘transformative’, Aberystwyth University has created a new high level post. Professor Michael Woods from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences has been appointed as Professor for Transformative Social Science. This innovative post will lead a two year programme which focuses on the ESRC’s three strategic priority areas and aims to nurture transformations in theory, methods and knowledge exchange. Commenting on his appointment, Professor Woods said; “This is an exciting opportunity not only to develop research that transforms social science knowledge and methods, but also to ensure that our research has a real impact in transforming society for the better”. Through championing novel and interdisciplinary research, the Professor of Transformative Social Science will lead a programme of activities engaging fellow academics, members of the local comm...