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We’re delighted to announce that The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years by Sunil Amrith has been awarded the 2025 British Academy Book Prize!
'Cervantes’ ‘Don Quixote’ continues to shape how we think about idealism and the blurred line between illusion and reality. In this talk, Isabel Torres FBA explores how ‘poiesis' in this novel helps us to understand lyric as a provocative presence in early modern Spain. https://youtu.be/VPBkaO5zYe4
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
'Cervantes’ ‘Don Quixote’ continues to shape how we think about idealism and the blurred line between illusion and reality. In this talk, Isabel Torres FBA explores how ‘poiesis' in this novel helps us to understand lyric as a provocative presence in early modern Spain. https://youtu.be/VPBkaO5zYe4
How do young people across the UK experience the spaces, services & relationships that shape their social and cultural lives?
We wanted to find out. 🧵
As part of our policy programme on social and cultural infrastructure, we commissioned London Development Trust to explore this question.
We wanted to find out. 🧵
As part of our policy programme on social and cultural infrastructure, we commissioned London Development Trust to explore this question.
November 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
How do young people across the UK experience the spaces, services & relationships that shape their social and cultural lives?
We wanted to find out. 🧵
As part of our policy programme on social and cultural infrastructure, we commissioned London Development Trust to explore this question.
We wanted to find out. 🧵
As part of our policy programme on social and cultural infrastructure, we commissioned London Development Trust to explore this question.
Join @hetanshah.bsky.social at De Montfort University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Series on Thursday, 27 November, as he explores how the humanities and social sciences can support policymaking.
Register for your free ticket below ⬇️
www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/ev...
Register for your free ticket below ⬇️
www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/ev...
🎓 DMU’s Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Series kicks off with Hetan Shah, Chief Exec of The British Academy!
He’ll explore how the humanities & social sciences can guide smarter policymaking for the future.
🗓️ 27 Nov | 18:00 | Vijay Patel Building
#DMU #LectureSeries
He’ll explore how the humanities & social sciences can guide smarter policymaking for the future.
🗓️ 27 Nov | 18:00 | Vijay Patel Building
#DMU #LectureSeries
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Join @hetanshah.bsky.social at De Montfort University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Series on Thursday, 27 November, as he explores how the humanities and social sciences can support policymaking.
Register for your free ticket below ⬇️
www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/ev...
Register for your free ticket below ⬇️
www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/ev...
The British Academy invite applications for the Stein-Arnold Exploration Fund 2026. The scheme encourages research on the antiquities, historical geography, early history or arts in parts of Asia: https://bit.ly/488Axh7
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The British Academy invite applications for the Stein-Arnold Exploration Fund 2026. The scheme encourages research on the antiquities, historical geography, early history or arts in parts of Asia: https://bit.ly/488Axh7
Achieving technological and economic growth sustainably is seen by many as key if we are to meet the needs of a growing global population.
Professor Shadreck Chirikure explores whether the cosmologies of past advanced civilisations can help us address present challenges. https://bit.ly/43rMb40
Professor Shadreck Chirikure explores whether the cosmologies of past advanced civilisations can help us address present challenges. https://bit.ly/43rMb40
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Achieving technological and economic growth sustainably is seen by many as key if we are to meet the needs of a growing global population.
Professor Shadreck Chirikure explores whether the cosmologies of past advanced civilisations can help us address present challenges. https://bit.ly/43rMb40
Professor Shadreck Chirikure explores whether the cosmologies of past advanced civilisations can help us address present challenges. https://bit.ly/43rMb40
We’ll be at LSCL Fest 2025 at Excel London, 18–19 November 2025, sharing what it’s like to work at the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences.
Come and find out about the wide range of work we do!
👉Register for free: https://lsclfest.co.uk/registration/
Come and find out about the wide range of work we do!
👉Register for free: https://lsclfest.co.uk/registration/
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We’ll be at LSCL Fest 2025 at Excel London, 18–19 November 2025, sharing what it’s like to work at the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences.
Come and find out about the wide range of work we do!
👉Register for free: https://lsclfest.co.uk/registration/
Come and find out about the wide range of work we do!
👉Register for free: https://lsclfest.co.uk/registration/
The British Academy invite applications for the Neil Ker Memorial Fund 2026. The scheme aims to promote the study of Western medieval manuscripts, particularly those of British interest: https://bit.ly/4hO0Oo1
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The British Academy invite applications for the Neil Ker Memorial Fund 2026. The scheme aims to promote the study of Western medieval manuscripts, particularly those of British interest: https://bit.ly/4hO0Oo1
What does the history of the potato tell us about nationhood and identity?
Professor Rebecca Earle FBA explores what the story of this humble crop reveals about nationhood and identity .
Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/43nRkKm
Professor Rebecca Earle FBA explores what the story of this humble crop reveals about nationhood and identity .
Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/43nRkKm
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
What does the history of the potato tell us about nationhood and identity?
Professor Rebecca Earle FBA explores what the story of this humble crop reveals about nationhood and identity .
Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/43nRkKm
Professor Rebecca Earle FBA explores what the story of this humble crop reveals about nationhood and identity .
Watch the full video here: https://bit.ly/43nRkKm
We are still accepting applications to the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Overseas Researchers 2026. Awards are for a period of between 12 months minimum to 24 months maximum. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3WQ14Jw
November 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We are still accepting applications to the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Overseas Researchers 2026. Awards are for a period of between 12 months minimum to 24 months maximum. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3WQ14Jw
How can the cosmologies of successful past civilisations help us address the challenge of sustainability? In this 10-Minute Talk, Professor Shadreck Chirikure explores how the worldviews of historic societies shaped economic development without compromising their environment. https://bit.ly/4onudYR
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How can the cosmologies of successful past civilisations help us address the challenge of sustainability? In this 10-Minute Talk, Professor Shadreck Chirikure explores how the worldviews of historic societies shaped economic development without compromising their environment. https://bit.ly/4onudYR
Are you an early career or postdoctoral researcher interested in pursuing projects in Japan? The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Overseas Researchers 2026 provides opportunities to cooperate with leading Japanese research groups. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WQ14Jw
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Are you an early career or postdoctoral researcher interested in pursuing projects in Japan? The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Overseas Researchers 2026 provides opportunities to cooperate with leading Japanese research groups. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WQ14Jw
The Curriculum and Assessment review final report was published today by the government.
Professor Charles Forsdick, Lead Fellow for Languages at The British Academy, reflects on the review’s implications for UK language education: https://bit.ly/4okpkjf
Professor Charles Forsdick, Lead Fellow for Languages at The British Academy, reflects on the review’s implications for UK language education: https://bit.ly/4okpkjf
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The Curriculum and Assessment review final report was published today by the government.
Professor Charles Forsdick, Lead Fellow for Languages at The British Academy, reflects on the review’s implications for UK language education: https://bit.ly/4okpkjf
Professor Charles Forsdick, Lead Fellow for Languages at The British Academy, reflects on the review’s implications for UK language education: https://bit.ly/4okpkjf
Applications for the ERC Consolidator Grant will close on 13 January. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, join our webinar on 24 November. Find out more and register your interest: https://bit.ly/46RDnVV
November 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Applications for the ERC Consolidator Grant will close on 13 January. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, join our webinar on 24 November. Find out more and register your interest: https://bit.ly/46RDnVV
What happens when competing and complementary ‘ways of knowing’ meet in religion, spirituality, and health?
A new open access volume from the Proceedings of the British Academy explores marginalised epistemes - from Korean shamanism to Siddha medicine.
Discover more: https://bit.ly/47qt9xi
A new open access volume from the Proceedings of the British Academy explores marginalised epistemes - from Korean shamanism to Siddha medicine.
Discover more: https://bit.ly/47qt9xi
November 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
What happens when competing and complementary ‘ways of knowing’ meet in religion, spirituality, and health?
A new open access volume from the Proceedings of the British Academy explores marginalised epistemes - from Korean shamanism to Siddha medicine.
Discover more: https://bit.ly/47qt9xi
A new open access volume from the Proceedings of the British Academy explores marginalised epistemes - from Korean shamanism to Siddha medicine.
Discover more: https://bit.ly/47qt9xi
Indigenous peoples make up just 5% of the world’s population - but protect over 80% of its biodiversity.
British Academy-supported research from the NUWAO project explores how Indigenous-led, nature-based solutions can shape fairer climate action across Oceania.
Read more:
https://bit.ly/4nyr9Yv
British Academy-supported research from the NUWAO project explores how Indigenous-led, nature-based solutions can shape fairer climate action across Oceania.
Read more:
https://bit.ly/4nyr9Yv
November 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Indigenous peoples make up just 5% of the world’s population - but protect over 80% of its biodiversity.
British Academy-supported research from the NUWAO project explores how Indigenous-led, nature-based solutions can shape fairer climate action across Oceania.
Read more:
https://bit.ly/4nyr9Yv
British Academy-supported research from the NUWAO project explores how Indigenous-led, nature-based solutions can shape fairer climate action across Oceania.
Read more:
https://bit.ly/4nyr9Yv
Discover how the cult of saints shaped medieval faith and culture in a new open-access Proceedings of the British Academy volume: Liturgy, Literature and History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages.
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3JoTuCH
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3JoTuCH
October 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Discover how the cult of saints shaped medieval faith and culture in a new open-access Proceedings of the British Academy volume: Liturgy, Literature and History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages.
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3JoTuCH
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3JoTuCH
How can urban nature support fair and effective climate action?
British Academy-funded research by @ljmabon.bsky.social worked with communities in Glasgow’s Pollok and Govan, to explore who has access to land, who shapes decisions, and who benefits from greener spaces.
Read more 👇
bit.ly/3Lky8H8
British Academy-funded research by @ljmabon.bsky.social worked with communities in Glasgow’s Pollok and Govan, to explore who has access to land, who shapes decisions, and who benefits from greener spaces.
Read more 👇
bit.ly/3Lky8H8
October 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
How can urban nature support fair and effective climate action?
British Academy-funded research by @ljmabon.bsky.social worked with communities in Glasgow’s Pollok and Govan, to explore who has access to land, who shapes decisions, and who benefits from greener spaces.
Read more 👇
bit.ly/3Lky8H8
British Academy-funded research by @ljmabon.bsky.social worked with communities in Glasgow’s Pollok and Govan, to explore who has access to land, who shapes decisions, and who benefits from greener spaces.
Read more 👇
bit.ly/3Lky8H8
There are less than two weeks left to apply for the British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships. The scheme supports senior researchers in the humanities and social sciences towards the completion of a major piece of research. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3VMeTZ9
October 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
There are less than two weeks left to apply for the British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships. The scheme supports senior researchers in the humanities and social sciences towards the completion of a major piece of research. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3VMeTZ9
Can economics shake off its misconceptions about Africa?
Drawing on her British Academy Book Prize–shortlisted Africonomics, Bronwen Everill makes the case for how new economic histories can reframe our understanding of African economies for the better.
Drawing on her British Academy Book Prize–shortlisted Africonomics, Bronwen Everill makes the case for how new economic histories can reframe our understanding of African economies for the better.
💥New: Can economics shake off its misconceptions about Africa?
✍️Bronwen Everill
#EconSky #EconomicDevelopment #Africa @britishacademy.bsky.social
✍️Bronwen Everill
#EconSky #EconomicDevelopment #Africa @britishacademy.bsky.social
Can economics shake off its misconceptions about Africa? - Impact of Social Sciences
Economic interventions in Africa come loaded with assumptions about the continent's history and the transferability of Western Economic ideas, can this change?
blogs.lse.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Can economics shake off its misconceptions about Africa?
Drawing on her British Academy Book Prize–shortlisted Africonomics, Bronwen Everill makes the case for how new economic histories can reframe our understanding of African economies for the better.
Drawing on her British Academy Book Prize–shortlisted Africonomics, Bronwen Everill makes the case for how new economic histories can reframe our understanding of African economies for the better.
A new volume in the Fontes Historiae Africanae series, The Chronicles of Two West African Kingdoms presents a new reading of West African history from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries based on close analysis of Arabic manuscripts from Timbuktu and other regions.
https://bit.ly/3Jeb8cm
https://bit.ly/3Jeb8cm
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A new volume in the Fontes Historiae Africanae series, The Chronicles of Two West African Kingdoms presents a new reading of West African history from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries based on close analysis of Arabic manuscripts from Timbuktu and other regions.
https://bit.ly/3Jeb8cm
https://bit.ly/3Jeb8cm
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Congratulations to Sunil Amrith for winning the British Academy Book Prize for The Burning Earth: A History!
go.nature.com/4nn8XAZ
go.nature.com/4nn8XAZ
The Burning Earth: how conquest and carnage have decimated landscapes worldwide
An epic exploration of human history examines how the poor and powerless have fought back — time and again — against those seeking to profit from the planet’s natural resources.
go.nature.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Congratulations to Sunil Amrith for winning the British Academy Book Prize for The Burning Earth: A History!
go.nature.com/4nn8XAZ
go.nature.com/4nn8XAZ
Now available to read in the Proceedings of the British Academy, Consenting Children: Autonomy, Responsibility, Well-Being, brings together leading scholars to grapple with children’s consent in healthcare, education, work, and criminal justice.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4o7G8tR
🔗 https://bit.ly/4o7G8tR
October 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Now available to read in the Proceedings of the British Academy, Consenting Children: Autonomy, Responsibility, Well-Being, brings together leading scholars to grapple with children’s consent in healthcare, education, work, and criminal justice.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4o7G8tR
🔗 https://bit.ly/4o7G8tR
“I had multiple moments of doubt and loss of nerve while I was writing it, because of its scale,” says Sunil Amrith, winner of the 2025 British Academy Book Prize. In an interview with The Observer, he reflects on winning the prize and the process of writing The Burning Earth.
https://bit.ly/47JroLC
https://bit.ly/47JroLC
The prizewinning author who almost lost his nerve
This week the prestigious British Academy book prize went to The Burning Earth, a ‘magisterial' study of mankind and its relationship with nature. Its au...
observer.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“I had multiple moments of doubt and loss of nerve while I was writing it, because of its scale,” says Sunil Amrith, winner of the 2025 British Academy Book Prize. In an interview with The Observer, he reflects on winning the prize and the process of writing The Burning Earth.
https://bit.ly/47JroLC
https://bit.ly/47JroLC
Reposted by The British Academy
In a new 10-min Talk with @britishacademy.bsky.social Professor @harrietbulkeley.bsky.social from @geogdurham.bsky.social explores how urban climate action can chart a path forward.
Listen to her full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JLJ...
#DUresearch
Listen to her full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JLJ...
#DUresearch
Why are cities an important part of climate change?
YouTube video by The British Academy
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October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In a new 10-min Talk with @britishacademy.bsky.social Professor @harrietbulkeley.bsky.social from @geogdurham.bsky.social explores how urban climate action can chart a path forward.
Listen to her full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JLJ...
#DUresearch
Listen to her full talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JLJ...
#DUresearch
What is our role in the climate crisis?
In her recent 10-Minute Talk, Harriet Bulkeley FBA unpacks urban climate action. Join her and Dipesh Chakrabarty FBA tomorrow at the British Academy and online to discuss the complex realities of living on a rapidly changing planet. https://bit.ly/3Ldffpz
In her recent 10-Minute Talk, Harriet Bulkeley FBA unpacks urban climate action. Join her and Dipesh Chakrabarty FBA tomorrow at the British Academy and online to discuss the complex realities of living on a rapidly changing planet. https://bit.ly/3Ldffpz
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
What is our role in the climate crisis?
In her recent 10-Minute Talk, Harriet Bulkeley FBA unpacks urban climate action. Join her and Dipesh Chakrabarty FBA tomorrow at the British Academy and online to discuss the complex realities of living on a rapidly changing planet. https://bit.ly/3Ldffpz
In her recent 10-Minute Talk, Harriet Bulkeley FBA unpacks urban climate action. Join her and Dipesh Chakrabarty FBA tomorrow at the British Academy and online to discuss the complex realities of living on a rapidly changing planet. https://bit.ly/3Ldffpz