WANTED: CLEAR CUT PLAN FOR FUTURE FUNDING
A 25% cut in research funding “would be a huge waste of potential”, British Academy President Sir Adam Roberts warned last night (22 July). He called on the Government to avoid wielding the axe on...
View Article“GENERATIONS TO BUILD, ENDANGERED IN YEARS”
The impact of public expenditure cuts on the Humanities and Social Sciences could make “little difference in terms of cost saving”, but fatally endanger the UK’s “exceptionally successful research...
View ArticleNOBEL LAUREATE ‘IN CONVERSATION’ AT QUEEN’S
Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen will be ‘in conversation’ with the BBC’s William Crawley at a special event in The Great Hall at Queen’s University Belfast on Monday (5 July 2010). Regarded as...
View ArticleBRITISH ACADEMY SHOW AND TELL
Appointment of specialist in-house caterers, FoodShow, marks new direction for central London’s newest venue. The British Academy is delighted to announce the appointment of London-based caterers...
View ArticleDRASTIC UNIVERSITY CUTS WILL IMPERIL UK'S FUTURE SUCCESS
British Academy President challenges “sterile and outdated notion” of two cultures. Drastic funding cuts to university and research budgets will imperil the massive contribution to the UK’s...
View ArticleWHERE THERE’S A WILL...
There is growing interest about whether humans have free will in a sense which makes them morally responsible for their actions - not merely among philosophers and psychologists, but those involved in...
View ArticleWOMEN FLEEING VIOLENT RELATIONSHIPS INFORM PIONEERING RESEARCH
The moving testimonies of women who survived years of domestic abuse feature in the first long term study of its kind in 30 years, which could help to improve women's chances of building a better...
View ArticleIN CONVERSATION WITH JULIA KRISTEVA
The eminent writer, linguist, psychoanalyst and theorist of literature and feminism, Julia Kristeva will come to UK shores next week for a special free event at the British Academy.At an exclusive,...
View ArticleWINNER OF BRITISH ACADEMY 2010 WILEY PRIZE ANNOUNCED
Dr Essi Viding, an outstanding young developmental psychologist from University College London specialising in the causes of violent antisocial behaviour in children and adolescents, has been named by...
View ArticleAIRY FAIRY
Despite featuring prolifically in his work, did Shakespeare actually ‘believe’ in fairies?A special British Academy event on Thursday 22 April, the eve of the famous bard’s birthday, will explore the...
View ArticleINFORMING ON ISLAM
Muslim scholar and author, Tariq Ramadan is just one of the high profile speakers participating in an influential symposium on Islamic Studies organized by the British Academy and the Higher Education...
View ArticleEXTREME UNDERSTANDING
Years after 9/11 are we any closer to knowing what makes a radical?In the wake of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, US public officials seemed to have no idea how many of the 1.3 billion Muslims across...
View ArticleELECTORAL SYSTEMS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
• Should the system for electing MPs be changed?• What should replace it? • What system should be used for an elected second chamber?With the prospects of a hung Parliament increasing, the Commons...
View ArticleFEELING THE PINCH?
The baby boom of 1945-65 produced the biggest, richest generation that Britain has ever known. Today, at the peak of their power and wealth, these baby boomers run our country; but has this position...
View ArticleVALUES OR SOCIAL SCIENCE?
IN FAMILY POLICY, BOTH MATTER. A new British Academy report, published today, explores the role of values in political debate; shows why policy makers need good social science; and offers advice on...
View ArticleFIGHTING A LOOTING BATTLE?
UK MUST LEARN FROM IRAQ CULTURE CRISISThe UK Government’s failure to provide for the protection of important cultural heritage in Iraq contributed to the breakdown of social order, and alienation of...
View ArticleCAN WE EVER SAY NEVER AGAIN?
The British Academy has written a letter to Her Majesty The Queen to advise on the steps that might be taken to anticipate and prepare for any future shocks to the financial system and global economy....
View ArticleLITER8 LRNRS
IS TEXTING VALUABLE OR VANDALISM? Children who are heavy users of mobile phone text abbreviations such as LOL (laughing out loud), plz (please), l8ter (later) and xxx (kisses), are unlikely to be...
View ArticleERC Advanced Grants awarded to eight Fellows for pioneering research
8 Fellows funded by European Research Council's Advanced Grants programme in recognition of pioneering researchIn its second competition for established leading researchers ("Advanced Grants"), the...
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