"[I]f the hallmark of the 1990s and early 2000s was the institutionalization of peacemaking, this process is now going into reverse." @richardgowan1.bsky.social writes in The Effective Peacebuilding Initiative’s Global Peace Almanac: almanac.effectivepeace.org/articles/02-...

New Peacemakers and Old International Institutions — Global Peace Almanac

As the institutions that shaped post-Cold War peacemaking lose ground, alternative peacemakers are stepping in. What strategies will they pursue, and can they sustain the peace they help broker?

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We are looking for a Deputy Head of Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement @britishacademy.bsky.social The role will work closely with another Deputy leading our Global (Dis)Order programme and help lead our international engagement. Deadline to apply is 28 Aug www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/195480-d...

Deputy Head of Global Strategy, Policy and Engagement - Prospectus Recruitment Agency

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the British Academy, the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, in its search for a Deputy Head of Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement. Th...

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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

There are 4️⃣ roles open in my team at @britishacademy.bsky.social Please do share with those you think may be interested. A new Deputy Head of Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement focused on global research and innovation policy closing on 28 July: www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/195324-d...

Deputy Head of Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement - Prospectus Recruitment Agency

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - in seeking a Deputy Head of Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement. The pos...

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And a Senior International Policy Adviser role focused on our international policy programmes on humanity, climate and nature; and global (dis)order: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/about/jobs/s...

A Senior International Policy Adviser role closing on 23 July focused on global R&I, policy where you would be working on areas such as international comparative R&D, knowledge systems strengthening and equitable partnerships: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/about/jobs/s...

A new role for a Senior International Policy & Data Analyst closing on 24 July: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/about/jobs/s...

There are 4️⃣ roles open in my team at @britishacademy.bsky.social Please do share with those you think may be interested. A new Deputy Head of Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement focused on global research and innovation policy closing on 28 July: www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/195324-d...

Deputy Head of Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement - Prospectus Recruitment Agency

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences - in seeking a Deputy Head of Global Strategy, Policy & Engagement. The pos...

prospect-us.co.uk

‘This direction of travel risks irreversible damage to UK higher education and research, to scholarship, and to our capacity to shape the future…diminishing opportunities for students, widening regional inequalities, and the erosion of knowledge, evidence and expertise on which the UK depends.’

Margot Finn@eicathomefinn.bsky.social · last mo.

British Academy President's statement on the UK's higher education crisis, July 2026.

"Should this situation continue unchecked, the damage to the health of HE, research and innovation will be profound and have long-lasting consequences. We need an immediate, substantial and comprehensive review of UK higher education and research, and a commitment to act on its recommendations."

Royal Historical Society@royalhistsoc.org · last mo.

"What was once a worrying trend across a small number of disciplines is now an emergency, threatening all subjects. Courses are closing, provision is contracting, and geographical inequalities in access are becoming entrenched. Important skills and capabilities ... are being lost." #Skystorians

"What was once a worrying trend across a small number of disciplines is now an emergency, threatening all subjects. Courses are closing, provision is contracting, and geographical inequalities in access are becoming entrenched. Important skills and capabilities ... are being lost." #Skystorians

Margot Finn@eicathomefinn.bsky.social · last mo.

British Academy President's statement on the UK's higher education crisis, July 2026.

British Academy President's statement on the UK's higher education crisis, July 2026.

British Academy President: UK higher education crisis risks irreversible damage

As course closures, shrinking provision and widening regional inequalities threaten the future of UK higher education and research, President of the British Academy, Susan J Smith calls for an immedia...

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The present direction of travel risks irreversible damage to UK higher education, research and innovation, to scholarship, and to our capacity to shape the future…

The British Academy@britishacademy.bsky.social · last mo.

As the crisis in UK higher education and research deepens, the British Academy’s President, Susan J Smith (@sjs1869.bsky.social) has urged an immediate and comprehensive review to secure the sector's long-term sustainability. See the full statement: https://bit.ly/4v8jdks

As the crisis in UK higher education and research deepens, the British Academy’s President, Susan J Smith (@sjs1869.bsky.social) has urged an immediate and comprehensive review to secure the sector's long-term sustainability. See the full statement: https://bit.ly/4v8jdks

‘The evidence – from wide ranging examinations of graduate outcomes, institution rankings, and research assessment – remains clear that higher education delivers substantial benefits for individuals, society and the economy’ www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/stateme...

British Academy President: UK higher education crisis risks irreversible damage

As course closures, shrinking provision and widening regional inequalities threaten the future of UK higher education and research, President of the British Academy, Susan J Smith calls for an immedia...

thebritishacademy.ac.uk

‘The British Academy’s latest analysis shows that undergraduate subject ‘cold spots’ are not only persisting but worsening. What was once a worrying trend across a small number of disciplines is now an emergency, threatening all subjects.’ www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/stateme...

British Academy President: UK higher education crisis risks irreversible damage

As course closures, shrinking provision and widening regional inequalities threaten the future of UK higher education and research, President of the British Academy, Susan J Smith calls for an immedia...

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‘We urge the Government to prioritise this issue. Should this situation continue unchecked, the damage to the health of higher education, research and innovation will be profound and have long-lasting consequences.’ www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/stateme...

British Academy President: UK higher education crisis risks irreversible damage

As course closures, shrinking provision and widening regional inequalities threaten the future of UK higher education and research, President of the British Academy, Susan J Smith calls for an immedia...

thebritishacademy.ac.uk

One of my favourite funding schemes! We are offering up to £300k for international interdisciplinary research on the theme of mobilities - the movement of people, things and ideas. Apply by 7 October. Please help spread the word! www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...

I think I’m in the annoy everyone camp. Yes, defence spending needs to rise faster than the proposed timeline suggests but the vision set-out in the Defence Review is unrealistic and avoids hard choices. Plus defence procurement is still a mess and the MOD is often a financial blackhole.

New DSIT data shows UK teams secured €994m from Horizon Europe in 2024—our highest funding share since 2018. Read our take on this here www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/boostin...

Boosting UK participation in Horizon Europe | Russell Group

Horizon Europe benefits the UK’s researchers, innovators, economy and society. It supports the UK in attracting and retaining global talent and tapping into a shared R&D base larger than that of the U...

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New official statistics just published on the UK's performance in Horizon Europe so far. The graph says it all. A familiar Brexit story - but with light at the end of the tunnel. Decline since the vote to leave in 2016. But the recovery journey has begun.

Very good to hear the Science Minister Lord Vallance talking about the value of association to Horizon Europe. I was particularly struck by his framing that it is important to have a diversity of funding streams which fund different kinds of research

As with the Thüringen elections in 2019 that completely derailed the originally planned succession to Angela Merkel at the federal level, the upcoming election in Sachsen-Anhalt is going to cause a shockwave in Berlin, but this time under much more chaotic leadership.

Thorsten Benner@tbenner.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Aus der Auswahl * AfD-Alleinregierung in Sachsen-Anhalt * dysfunktionale CDU/Linke/SPD-Anti-AfD-Koalition * CDU/AfD-Kooperation, CDU-Spaltung und bundespolitische Chaosfolgen scheint mir die Option 1 nicht die Schlimmste.

If you come to see the Banksy, pop into my office 30 seconds away and look at this lovely little exhibition of the 1926 Irish census. Opening times in the link below. Till 15 May. (Not sure how long the Banksy will be there - will the Council remove it?) nationalarchives.ie/engage-and-l...

The Census 1926 exhibition tour - National Archives

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And on 19th June we are holding a webinar on the ERC Advanced Grants Call which will open on 28 May 2026. It will be led by Academy Fellows who have ERC experience. There is an opportunity to have your B1 draft proposal reviewed by the panel www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/projects/eur...

We are offering two great initiatives for humanities and social sciences researchers interested in applying to Horizon Europe. On 1st June we are holding an ERC Reading Day where you can read previously successful ERC grant proposals from a selection of 50 www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/projects/eur...

This is v useful. cepr.org/voxeu/column...

Defence spending – no free lunch

The relationship between defence spending and growth has recently returned to the centre of policy discourse. This column argues that increased military expenditure should add modestly to economic act...

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The @IEA projected that the world would use ~105 million barrels per day in 2026. With the disruption in the Strait we are already predicted to go down to an average of 100mbpd for 2026.🧵

The number of grant applications is rising sharply. Our capacity for their evaluation isn’t. ERC President Maria Leptin explains why stricter resubmission limits are being introduced for 2027 calls and what they mean for applicants. 🔗 link.europa.eu/xF7kjc

ERC President explains stricter application measures amid rising demand for funding

The text of an open letter sent by ERC President Maria Leptin to ERC panel members, grantees and other stakeholders on 16 April 2026.

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