The British Academy

Place has become an increasingly prominent lens in sustainability practice. The British Academy-funded Where We Live Next programme research explores the role of place in public policy for environment and climate within policymaking: https://lnkd.in/g69_EDmd

2024 was a huge year for elections around the world, and it’s changed the political landscape in surprising ways. Join us for an insightful evening with political experts Professor Ben Ansell, Dr Pavithra Suryanarayan, and Professor Sara Hobolt on 11 Feb at the British Academy as they break down the key takeaways from this record-breaking year. Bring your questions and get the inside scoop on how these elections are reshaping global politics. Free, book now: https://bit.ly/3Zed6xa

Are you an early, mid or senior researcher interested in informing policymaking with research? We are now inviting proposals related to evidence-informed policymaking in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam and more. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/edyY6CmB

There are only three days left to register your interest for the Call for Discussion Papers: Global (Dis)Order. The call gives researchers the opportunity to produce crucial evidence-based discussion papers on the topic of Global (Dis)Order, beginning with a launch conference from 13-14 January 2025 in London. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eGXy5ntR

Professor Joya Chatterji FBA is this year's winner of the Wolfson History Prize with her book Shadows at Noon! Hear her unpack the book's intentions and explore a select few anecdotes in our recent 10-Minute Talk: https://lnkd.in/eMKVQ78q

That's a wrap! We hope you've enjoyed our wonderful programme of autumn events and all they've had to offer, from stand-up comedy and live musical performances, to unveiling our new transformative event spaces. 'We are the British Academy' has showcased the pioneering thinkers, leading lights, and inspiring humanities and social sciences research changing our world for the better. Discover even more of this amazing research in January as we launch our winter season, 'The Age of Mistrust?'. Find out more: https://bit.ly/49kUtMT

That's a wrap! We hope you've enjoyed our wonderful programme of autumn events and all they've had to offer, from stand-up comedy and live musical performances, to unveiling our new transformative event spaces. 'We are the British Academy' has showcased the pioneering thinkers, leading lights, and inspiring humanities and social sciences research changing our world for the better. Discover even more of this amazing research in January as we launch our winter season, 'The Age of Mistrust?'. Find out more: https://bit.ly/49kUtMT

This week the British Academy hosted our annual festive reception – welcoming old and new friends alike into Parliament to celebrate the value of the humanities and social sciences. It was a fantastic evening, with a thought-provoking speech from Lea Ypi on hope and knowledge in an age of crisis.

How can we engage with the people we strongly disagree with? In an in-person British Academy event, critical theorist Professor Homi Bhabha FBA sat down with Professor Simon Goldhill FBA to discuss how the humanities and social sciences nurture one of our greatest strengths: our critical thinking. Watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/en-_XGeg

There is still time to apply for the Neil Ker Memorial Fund 2024-2025. The scheme supports early career and established researchers to study Western medieval manuscripts. Awards are tenable for the duration of 12 months. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ePUpBg2j