Academy of Social Sciences Fellow awards spring 2026

We are thrilled to announce that several members of BISA have been accepted as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS).

Fellows are elected for their significant contributions to social science, which highlight the relevance of the social sciences in understanding and addressing the many varied societal challenges facing the UK and the world today. As well as excellence in research and professional applications of social science, the new Fellows, who are drawn from a variety of backgrounds, disciplines and professions, have also made significant contributions beyond academia, including in industry, policy and higher education.

Congratulations to:

• Professor Kyle Grayson, Head of the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, Newcastle University
• Professor Jonathan Havercroft, Professor of International Relations, University of Glasgow
• Professor Peter Newell, Professor of International Relations, University of Sussex
• Professor James Pattison, Professor of Politics, University of Manchester
• Professor Oliver Richmond, Professor of Politics, University of Manchester
• Professor Vicki Squire, Professor of International Politics, University of Warwick
• Professor Marysia Zalewski, Professor of International Relations, Cardiff University

BISA Director/CEO Juliet Dryden said:

“All seven recipients have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the Social Sciences and in particular International Studies. Recognising that BISA played a part in the recognition of many of them through the nominations we put forward each year is an honour for the Association.”

You can view a list of all those who have been conferred as AcSS Fellows this spring on the AcSS website.