The British Academy

Congratulations to former British Academy Book Prize winner @toby00green FBA on the release of The Heretic of Cacheu. A powerful history of the global slave trade, told through the life of one woman: Crispina Peres. Out now from @PenguinUKBooks 👉 buff.ly/e7yfl7p

Prof Joanna Brück @ucdarchaeology has been elected as an International Fellow of the @BritishAcademy_ It is the highest honour that the Academy confers on non-UK residents in recognition of scholarly distinction in the humanities and social sciences. ➡️ucd.ie/research/news/…

Congratulations to Prof Sarah Semple @ArcDurham who has been elected as a Fellow of the @BritishAcademy_. Her fellowship recognises Sarah’s contribution to the research of early medieval Britain and northern Europe. Discover more 👉 brnw.ch/21wUfih @AS_Corpus

Congratulations to the twelve Cambridge academics who have been made Fellows of @BritishAcademy_ , in recognition for their work in the humanities and social sciences 👏

Professor Stefan Dercon (@gamblingondev) has been elected to the The @BritishAcademy_ Fellowship for his contributions to the social sciences. 👏 His work continues to shape policy in the UK and globally. Many congratulations, Stefan! Read more:👇 ow.ly/wYPb50Wszsz

Applications are still open for our Mid-Career Fellowships. The scheme allows UK-based researchers in the humanities and social sciences to complete a major project and share their insights with the wider public. Apply now: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/mid-ca…

After the Battle of Trafalgar, interesting examples of historical misinformation emerged, particularly in France. Dr David McCallam explores French reimaginings of the event. bit.ly/4kAnqIB

There are only three weeks left to apply for the Innovation Fellowships Scheme Route B: Policy-led (Sustainable Futures) supporting UK-based researchers in collaborating with public policy bodies to address complex sustainability challenges. Apply now: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/innova…

Want to develop your skills, networks and career? Applications for the Global Innovation Fellowships: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (@CarnegieEndow) are still open. Find out more: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/global…

Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships are open. The scheme provides exceptional UK-based early-career researchers with the chance to enhance their research and teaching experience within an academic setting. Learn more and apply: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/postdo…

Who shot Nelson at Trafalgar? In this 10-Minute Talk, Dr David McCallam explores contemporary French responses to the battle and how they offer a fascinating alternative perspective on a well-rehearsed historical event. bit.ly/4kAnqIB

Applications are now open for the Mid-Career Fellowships. This programme supports individual research projects that foster public engagement and deepen understanding of the humanities and social sciences. Learn more: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/mid-ca…

Six British Academy Fellows reflect on the origins, impacts, and future of the present housing crisis, offering provocative commentaries from a variety of disciplinary perspectives in this new article in the Journal of the British Academy: doi.org/10.5871/jba/01…

Today NatCen is hosting Mental Health in Context: Research, Policy and Practice.   Bringing together senior government attendees, leading researchers, and frontline professionals for conversations that will help shape the future of mental health care.   Organised with support…

New in the Journal of the British Academy: Jessie Speer considers the injustices of a ‘blame game’ around limited housing supply, while Shani Dhanda offers a moving testimony on the carelessness of the long running under-provision of accessible homes: doi.org/10.5871/jba/01…

The Innovation Fellowships Scheme Route B: Policy-led (Sustainable Futures) scheme is still open for UK-based researchers interested in addressing sustainability challenges through policy-driven solutions. Apply now: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/innova…