Only three weeks remain to apply for the Mid-Career Fellowships. The opportunity supports researchers in the humanities and social sciences to pursue a significant research project and engage the public with their findings. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4f09Crd

Are we witnessing the end of globalisation or a new version of it? As security concerns increasingly shape decisions on trade, investment, and technology, governments are rethinking economic relationships.

🧵Today is results day in Scotland. Congratulations to all on their results! We've analysed data on uptake of SHAPE subjects across National 5s, Highers, and Advanced Highers. SHAPE entries increased by 1.6% at National 5 and 2.2% at Highers. Head to our website for more: shorturl.at/7MnIY

Are you an early career researcher in the humanities and social sciences? Join the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Symposium to network with fellow researchers in an in-person symposium in Bonn, Germany. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4yL3Stm

Are you interested in developing genuinely interdisciplinary piece of research? Applications for the International Interdisciplinary Research Projects, focused on the theme of ‘Mobilities’ are now open. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4y9wiwJ

The second volume in The Diaries of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, the Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury is now available in two parts, covering the years 1846-1855, revealing his work as a leading Victorian reformer and documenting campaigns on labour, health, education, and religion: https://bit.ly/4xeGd2R

Students' subject choices have a lasting impact. Ensuring students can benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum must remain a priority. 🧵

New in the Proceedings of the British Academy, 'The Social History of Law in Nineteenth-Century Latin America' shows how ordinary people engaged with post-independence legal reforms, including ending slavery and expanding courts: https://bit.ly/4fyqape

As part of the Trust’s centenary commitment, the Trust Board is pleased to announce three new partnerships to strengthen the UK’s world-leading research base, providing direct support to underrepresented scholars at the earliest stages of their research career.

Students' subject choices matter. As exam results days approach, our 2024 analysis of post-16 subject choices in England is still relevant. 🧵

Are you an early career researcher in the humanities and social sciences? Join the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Symposium to network with fellow researchers in an in-person symposium in Bonn, Germany. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4yL3Stm

New open access monograph 'The State Bibles' from Esther van Raamsdonk compares the 1611 King James Version and the 1637 Dutch Statenvertaling, revealing shared influences, editorial choices, and political contexts: https://bit.ly/4pK4bk2

We are searching for creative academics who want to experiment with their engagement work and find new ways to share their research with a public audience. Apply now: https://bit.ly/43JR4oA

Huge few days for us at @britishacademy.bsky.social as we’ve brought issues of the humanities into the public eye with different stories in the Times, Guardian and FT. Well done to all my colleagues for the hard work that makes this happen

There are two weeks left to apply to the Innovation Fellowships 2026-27 – Route B: Policy-led. Successful applicants will work on areas that correspond with the British Academy’s Resilient Communities or Digital Society policy programme. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3S0rNEg

How can the television industry better support freelancers? Richard Wallis explores how small changes in workplace practice could make a meaningful difference for freelance TV workers. Read the open access article 👉 https://bit.ly/3QWRsh4

British Academy Chief Executive Hetan Shah makes the case in the Times for language skills and how they will help the UK "make our way in an increasingly volatile world". Read the full piece here➡️ https://bit.ly/4vNilCn

Britain risks losing language skills to understand its enemies

Experts have warned Britain’s defence drive is overlooking the language and regional expertise needed to understand adversaries including Russia, China and Iran

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The British Academy is pleased that the Education Select Committee cited our research on SHAPE “cold spots” in their 'Higher Education and Funding: Threat of Insolvency and International Students' report. Read our reaction to the Government’s response here: https://bit.ly/4fsVENM

Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships are open. We're inviting proposals from early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences wishing to pursue an independent research project. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xWduAS

How can we broaden the languages of art song? Eva Moreda Rodríguez explores the opportunities and challenges of expanding the repertoire beyond traditionally dominant languages. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4fkQpjb

Are you a researcher keen to build the skills you need to move forward in your career? Research Funding Officer Jennifer Pavitt talks to Research Professional about our Talent Development Award programme, offering top tips for potential applicants. Read the interview here➡️ https://bit.ly/4bRSwtz

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Talent Development Award applicants advised to think ahead in their careers and research field

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The British Academy has elected 92 new Fellows in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences. Congratulations to all those elected today. Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4f64C4x

Are you interested in developing a genuinely interdisciplinary piece of research? Applications for the International Interdisciplinary Research Projects, focused on the theme of ‘Mobilities’ are now open. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4y9wiwJ

Our Chief Executive, Hetan Shah, argues in the Financial Times that now is the moment to embrace the humanities, not retreat from them. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vxfGMQ

We need humanities more than ever in the age of AI

Subjects like literature, languages and history are vital to a thoughtful and prosperous society

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What role should the public play in achieving net zero? Alessandra Vacca and Karolina Glowka explore how greater public participation can help shape more effective climate action in the latest Journal of the British Academy. Read it for free 👉 https://bit.ly/4ymrYdw

We are launching the 2026-27 round of Talent Development Awards. The scheme is open to UK-based researchers in all career stages who wish to adopt an interdisciplinary approach to their work and develop expertise in a new area. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bpl2CE

What can we learn from data about the current trends in university staffing in the humanities, social sciences and arts subjects? 🧵 Read on for key insights or see the full analysis: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/policy-and-r...

"This is a crisis for social mobility, young people’s careers, the skills our economy depends on and the opportunities available in communities across the UK" Our newest data covered by The Guardian this evening and dropping tomorrow morning to our SHAPE Observatory. shorturl.at/Qpa9Q

Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities

Exclusive: Experts fear rise in education ‘cold spots’ and social immobility as 4,000 academic posts lost in one year

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What role do the humanities and social sciences play in tackling today's biggest challenges? The latest issue of the Journal of the British Academy explores climate action, higher education, the future of work, and more through interdisciplinary research. Read now 👉 https://bit.ly/3STRuXx

Applications for the Mid-Career Fellowships are still open. 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. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4f09Crd