British Academy: The UK's National Academy for the Humanities and Social Sciences
Research Funding 2009
HEFCE has announced funding allocations for English universities (5 March), in which the proportion of research funding for STEM (science, technology and medical) disciplines has been specifically ring-fenced. Dr Robin Jackson, Chief Executive of the British Academy, has stressed the importance of strong continuing support for the country’s world-leading research in the humanities and social science as a vital investment in Britain’s economic, social and cultural future. ('Who will win on payday?', Guardian, 3 March 2009). The Guardian has further analysed the impact on humanities, arts and social sciences today ('Arts and language subjects miss out on funding', Guardian, 5 March 2009)
NOTES TO EDITORS
Published:
03 March 2009
The British Academy is the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in these disciplines throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value. More information about the Academy’s work is available at www.britac.ac.uk.