Ysgol Graddedigion Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol Cymru
WGSSS is a watershed for the social sciences in Wales. Building on the success of the ESRC Wales DTP, we are strengthened by new university members, a powerful group of strategic partners, and a deep commitment from stakeholders. WGSSS will nurture social science researchers from all backgrounds, delivering outstanding training and practical preparation for a wide range of careers, and impacting upon communities in Wales and around the world.
WGSSS is a collaboration between
What is the WGSSS?
WGSSS trains top-level social scientists across Wales on a range of issues affecting society today.
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WGSSS offers over 70 ESRC studentships annually through our General and Collaborative Studentship Competitions.
Subject Pathways
WGSSS is constituted by 15 Subject Pathways organised within 5 broad Thematic Clusters.
Latest News
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WGSSS Welcomes the 2026 Cohort
Last week, WGSSS was delighted to welcome its newest cohort of ESRC-funded doctoral researchers to Sbarc | Spark, Cardiff University, for the 2026 WGSSS Student Induction. Bringing together students from across the WGSSS partnership, the induction events provided an opportunity for new researchers to connect with peers, meet members of the wider WGSSS…
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Research Topic: The perspectives, experiences and perceived impacts of social and school policies in relation to the inclusion or marginalisation of gender minority students: a mixed methods case study in Wales
Subject Pathway: Social Care, Social Work and Social Policy
Thematic Cluster: Society and Well-Being Cluster