In an era marked by economic volatility, geopolitical tensions, climate disruption, rapid technological change, and declining public trust in expertise, the social sciences are more important than ever. Yet the disciplines themselves are also under pressure. Recent restructurings, funding pressures, and program reviews affecting humanities and social sciences across Australian universities raise fundamental questions about the future, value, and place of these fields in public life. This year, the UTS Social and Political Sciences (SPS) Andrew Jakubowicz Annual Lecture, presented in collaboration with the UTS Ultimo Institute, invites us to reflect on the future of social sciences: Where are the […]