The British Academy, founded in 1902, is the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences, and brings together over 1,600 leading minds in these subjects from the UK and overseas. It is also a funding body for national and international research, as well as a forum for debate and engagement.
The Council is the governing body of the British Academy and is made up of 15 ordinary members, as well as the President and Vice-Presidents.
Professor Louise Archer leads the STEM Participation and Social Justice research group at IOE. She is globally recognised for her research on educational identities and inequalities, explicating how and why (gender, ethnic and social class) inequalities in science participation operate and are so resistant to change. This includes the longitudinal research project ASPIRES, following young people’s study and career plans from age 10 to 23. Her work has gone on to transform science education policy and practice among teachers, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) organisations and informal STEM educators around the world.
She said: "I am delighted and honoured to be elected as a fellow of the British Academy. I want to thank and recognise all our wonderful team members, policy and practice partners and the young people who contribute to the success and impact of our research – research is always a team effort!"
