About us
Our purpose is to deepen understanding of people, societies and cultures, enabling everyone to learn, progress and prosper.
What we do
The British Academy is the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences.
From artificial intelligence to climate change, from building prosperity to improving well-being – today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, cultures and societies.
We invest in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas, engage the public with fresh thinking and debates, and bring together scholars, government, business and civil society to influence policy for the benefit of everyone.
We are a registered charity. Our work and research grants are funded by the UK government, major benefactors and individual donations.
Funding
Investing in research
We distribute funding to support UK and international academic research, career development and wider engagement across the the humanities and social sciences.
Policy and research
Influencing policy
We provide knowledge, expert insight and space to explore the context, meaning and practicalities of the challenges facing society today.
Events
Engaging the public
We promote ideas and achievements in the humanities and social sciences through events, talks, videos, podcasts and our annual Summer Showcase.
The British Academy manifesto
A manifesto for the Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts
The British Academy's manifesto sets out three ways the government can utilise the vast potential of the humanities and social sciences. From artificial intelligence to climate change, our disciplines provide crucial insights to address today’s complex challenges and shape a better future for everyone.
Our people
Our history
How we are run
Accreditations
