The EASSH Lens
This blog is dedicated to learning and research in the social sciences and humanities, and aimed at policymakers and research funders as well as media, societal actors and the public.
We are looking for easily accessible pieces written for a broad audience. If you have an idea for a blog post, please get in touch with a brief outline.
Articles
Murray Pittock
University of Glasgow
27 October 2025
Arts, Humanities, Industry and the Economy
Culture and creative industries are part of the foundation of Europe's comparative economic advantages.
Anna Krzywoszynska
University of Oulu
27 October 2025
Why social sciences, humanities, and the arts matter for soil science
Mission Soil provides a transdisciplinary approach to the health of the land, exploring factors beyond technology and natural sciences.
Alexander Hasgall
Senior Adviser to EASSH
27 October 2025
Knowledge Security and SSH
“Knowledge security” has become central in European politics. While it is often concerned with STEM subjects, it has profound implications for the humanities...
Nikos Kastrinos
Editor
The EASSH Lens
27 October 2025
Images of integration of SSH in EU R&D
There is longstanding agreement on the importance of SSH integration in research policy, but less on what it is or how to achieve it.