This strategy document presents a blueprint for transforming Australia’s social science research infrastructure over the coming decade, so it can effectively support researchers working at the forefront of their fields and equip the social sciences to address Australia’s most pressing and evolving societal challenges.

The scholarly publishing sector is undergoing its second digital transformation. Recognising the vast array of standards, systems and tools in many of the categories of shared infrastructure, this paper examines four critical categories of shared infrastructure in some depth - looking for successes, unmet needs, and opportunities in each.

Research in the SHAPE disciplines (Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy) has led to significant innovation and impact across society, according to this report - commissioned by the British Academy and the Academy of Social Sciences.

This discussion paper has been released to generate public input into the formation of the Academy of the Social Sciences' Decadal Plan for Social Science Research Infrastructure 2023-32.

The Australian Academy of the Humanities led the development of this report (focused on Australia) for the World Humanities Report, an international collaborative initiative which seeks to provide insight into where and how the humanities are practiced around the globe.