The British Academy

Last week, human rights and civil liberties barrister Baroness Helena Kennedy Hon FBA, joined President Julia Black for a brilliant conversation about her distinguished legal career and dedication to social justice. The recording is now available here: https://lnkd.in/ehkG-UD4

The British Academy will run an interactive webinar on 2 Dec for UK-based, humanities and social sciences researchers interested in applying for the ERC Consolidator Grant call. The session will also offer the opportunity to have your research draft proposal evaluated by our expert panel. Find out more and register your interest: https://lnkd.in/gd6gmb5q

Studying music or history? This University of Bristol lecture will explore Paul Simon's controversial refusal to participate in South Africa's cultural boycott during apartheid and the creation of the award-winning 1986 album ‘Graceland’. Book now for 21 November: https://bit.ly/3YAc4Na

The Horizon Europe Pump Priming Collaboration between UK and EU Partners 2025 scheme supports collaborative activity between partners in the UK and EU/Associated Countries, funded by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The scheme is a great opportunity for researchers who are interested in building consortia for Horizon Europe applications. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dM75ChEp

The deadline for the Global Innovation Fellowships: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is approaching. The scheme aims to provide opportunities to UK-based early and mid-career researchers from across the humanities and social sciences to develop their skills, networks and careers, and work on innovative solutions to global challenges. The programme is supported under the UK Government’s International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF). Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eP67wZMi

Applications for the Stein-Arnold Exploration Fund 2024-25 are now open. The scheme allows Postdoctoral or equivalent researchers to study antiquities, historical geography, early history and arts of ancient civilisations within the boundaries of modern India, China, and Iran, including Central Asia. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/e2JXjvT6

The British Academy held a series of roundtables in conjunction with the National Civic Impact Accelerator to explore the role of universities in creating or maintaining social and cultural infrastructure. The findings determined that universities are well-placed to enhance social and cultural infrastructure to meet local needs through partnerships, research and development and innovation. However, long-term funding commitments are required in order to enable the contributions universities make to achieve their full potential. Read the full summary here: https://lnkd.in/ePmZghWb

Offered in partnership with the The Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, The Academy of Medical Sciences, and with generous funding from Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the Horizon Europe Pump Priming Collaboration between UK and EU Partners scheme enables opportunities for UK organisations to engage with Horizon Europe. Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dM75ChEp The Academy will also hold a webinar related to the call and how to apply on Tuesday 19 November 2024, 14.00-15.00 UK time. Complete the form to attend: https://bit.ly/3O5KX6A

There are only two weeks left to apply for the ODA Global Innovation Fellowships: South African Institute of International Affairs. Awards are available for early- to mid- career researchers interested in developing solutions to key policy challenges in Africa including; democracy and governance, climate finance and critical minerals. The programme is supported under the UK Government’s International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF). Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eGJxzHC8

Today, Dr Colin Nolden, the principal investigator in the British Academy funded project, 'Implementing effective and just net zero policies', is co-hosting an official side event at COP29 on "Raising the ambition of urban climate action through multilevel governance". As highlighted by the British Academy's Net Zero Governance policy programme, evidence points to multi-level governance as a crucial enabler for the clear and committed leadership needed to accelerate the socio and economic transformations at the pace required to achieving net zero. https://lnkd.in/eReZRr9y