The British Academy has announced 29 International Writing Workshops to support early career researchers in developing countries. These Workshops are funded by the UK’s International Science Partnerships fund, managed by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
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Good by Rory Cormac for The Spectator - the best way to reduce security risks in universities is to fund them properly!

Also skewers the myth that researchers have not engaged with policymakers (including through our The British Academy Innovation Fellowships) spectator.co.uk/article/how-to…

Are you interested in unpacking the relationship between economic growth and human rights? Join us on 30 April and 1 May for an engaging conference that looks at the challenges of post-growth proposals and identifies new opportunities. Book now: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/british…

“Social sciences and the humanities have never been more necessary. They give shape and meaning and so the core of what the academy does will be to make that case.” Professor Rana Mitter, British Academy vice-president for public engagement in today's Guardian culture

New British Academy Memoir published: Professor Nick Crafts FBA (1949-2023) was the most distinguished British economic historian of his generation, whose energetic teaching and research reshaped British economic history.
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Our free annual Summer Showcase is taking place on 12-13 July, celebrating the social sciences and humanities research that shapes our society. Discover a world of ideas and register for free now!
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Funding opportunity: The Innovation Fellowships – Route B: Policy-led (Digital Society) scheme is open for applications. The scheme connects early- and mid-career researchers with Department for Education to work on the theme of AI skills across the UK. Apply now: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/innova…

There’s 2 weeks left to register for ‘The Commercial Business of Comics’ conference that will answer questions about the global comics industries and authorship, distribution, and technical processes of comics. Book now: pulse.ly/ip3shxoiat

'We need an urgent review and thorough overhaul of the way government engages with universities, including a robust, independent regulator responsible for the system as a whole – both teaching and research.' The British Academy President Julia Black thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/just-like…

Our conference ‘Transnational Elites: Imperial Histories, Global Power and Public Resistance Today’, explores the role and influence of contemporary transnational elites in an increasingly unequal world. 13-14 May at The Royal Society. Free, book now: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/british…

Are you interested in unpacking the relationship between economic growth and human rights? Join us on 30 April and 1 May for an engaging conference that looks at the challenges of post-growth proposals. Book now: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/british…

Professor Julia Black, President of the British Academy, reflects on the situation facing humanities departments at many UK Universities - read more: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/just-like…

🆕 Join us this summer for the Stone Centre Symposium 2024!

Hear from a stellar line-up of speakers about the evolution of wealth inequality – with perspectives from the humanities and the social sciences!

Sounds good? Book your FREE ticket today ➡️ billetto.co.uk/e/stone-centre…

Join us on 30 Apr at The University of Edinburgh for ‘Loss and Recovery of Diversity in the Anthropocene: A Perspective from Biosemiotics’, a free lecture with Professor Thomas Hylland Eriksen and Professor Timothy Ingold FBA. In partnership with Royal Society of Edinburgh. Book now: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/lecture…

Are you interested in unpacking the relationship between economic growth and human rights? Join us on 30 April and 1 May for a conference that looks at the challenges of post-growth proposals and identifies new opportunities. Book now: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/british…

Carnegie & the The British Academy are pleased to announce the first recipients of the Global Innovation Fellowships👏

This program provides unique career development opportunities to UK-based career researchers. Congrats to the recipients!

Learn more: bit.ly/3xYT0wQ

The British Academy and Carnegie Endowment have awarded £150,000 each for two Fellowships as part of a new Global Innovation Fellowships funding scheme, funded by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the UK’s International Science Partnerships Fund.
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