Congratulations to Professor Alexander Betts, who has been made a Fellow of the British Academy in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
Founded in 1902, the British Academy is the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences. It is a Fellowship consisting of over 1,800 world-leading scholars from the UK and overseas. In 2025, a total of 58 UK Fellows, 30 International Fellows and four Honorary Fellows have been elected to the British Academy Fellowship. Professor Betts was one of eight Oxford researchers to be elected in this round.
'I am deeply honoured to be elected a Fellow of the British Academy', Professor Betts said. 'Many congratulations to all the new fellows for 2025, particularly my Oxford colleagues from across the Social Sciences and Humanities Divisions. The BA's work is especially vital at a time when we need to celebrate and promote the social sciences and humanities, and to ensure that their insights inform public debate.'
Professor Betts is Leopold Muller Professor of Forced Migration and International Affairs, a Fellow of Brasenose College and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement, Sport and Community.