Professor Dominic Abrams of the University's School of Psychology has been appointed as Vice President (Social Sciences) at the British Academy.
As Vice President, Professor Abrams will play an influential role in developing the Academy’s diversity and structures. He will work collaboratively across the social sciences – and also with humanities – to help to ensure that the best UK social science is celebrated and shared.
As a member of the BA’s Council and Management Advisory Committee he will also be involved in supporting its work in higher education policy more generally.
Dr Georgina Randsley de Moura, Head of the School of Psychology, described the appointment as ‘one of the most important in UK social science’ and said it reflects Kent’s commitment to its national and international role as a leading social science university.
The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences – the study of peoples, cultures and societies, past, present and future.