Why the Social Sciences Matter More Than Ever

Jonathan Michie OBE FAcSS is a leading voice in innovation and lifelong learning. A professor at the University of Oxford, UK, he serves as President of Kellogg College and Pro-Vice-Chancellor. Recognized with an OBE for his contributions to education, Jonathan is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. His work spans global economics, co-operative business models, and the future of capitalism, with books like  The Oxford Handbook of Mutual , Co-operative, and Co-owned Business and The Political Economy of Covid-19 .

Sir Cary L. Cooper CBE FAcSS is one of the world’s most influential experts on workplace wellbeing. As Professor of Organizational Psychology at the University of Manchester, UK, he has shaped how we understand stress, mental health, and productivity at work. Knighted for his services to social science, Cary has authored over 250 books and is a go-to media commentator on work-life issues. His recent titles include Wellbeing at Work  and  Remote Workplace Culture .