See the British Academy like never before in the first of our relaunched public Lates. Discover the art and science of sleep through the trance-like state of techno; indulge in the power of laughter with a stand-up comedy performance; learn about breakthroughs in the social sciences and humanities from our brilliant funded researchers and awaken your imagination in a creative writing workshop.
Speakers and artists:
Dr Michael Diamond
Professor Robin Dunbar FBA
Professor Russell Foster
Dr Sarah Kate Merry
Chantel Nash
Dr Nayantara Santhi
Professor Sally Shuttleworth FBA
Professor Sophie Scott FBA
Dr Kim Wiltshire
Lucy Burscough
About the British Academy
We are the UK's national academy for the humanities and social sciences. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future.
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About Carlton House Terrace
Carlton House Terrace was designed by John Nash and constructed from 1827 to 1833 on the site of Carlton House, the former home of the Prince Regent, later George IV.
From 1831 until just after the First World War, No. 10 was the London home of the Ridley family, who were wealthy landowners in Northumberland. The British Academy moved into No. 10 in 1998.
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Our rooms
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Ground floor
- No. 10 Entrance / Lobby
- Fellows' Room (The Sir Victor Blank Room / The Weston Room)
- The Lee Library / The Reading Room
- The No.11 Lobby
First floor
Lower ground floor
Completed in Summer 2024, we have added three brand new event spaces to our Lower Ground floor designed by Wright and Wright architects. Be among the first to explore these new transformative spaces.
Events at the British Academy
To celebrate the opening of our new event spaces, we have reimagined our public programme of events.
Our opening season – We are the British Academy – showcases pioneering thinkers, leading lights, and inspiring research changing our world for the better.