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Fellow elected to the British Academy

Professor Tim Harper elected as a Fellow of The British Academy.

Professor Tim Harper (1990)Congratulations to Magdalene Fellow, Professor Tim Harper (1990), who has been elected as a Fellow of The British Academy, joining a distinguished community of over 1,700 scholars from the humanities and social sciences.

Professor Tim Harper, Head of Cambridge’s School of the Humanities and Social Sciences, said: “It is an honour to be elected a fellow of the British Academy. As a historian, I am very aware of the challenges and opportunities for the humanities and social sciences that we collectively face. I look forward to continuing to strive to strengthen their position.”

This year's cohort includes 52 UK-based academics and 30 international scholars, with expertise ranging from political participation to ancient human diets. The election of Professor Harper and others underscores the British Academy's commitment to supporting diverse academic specialisations and the impact of their Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme. British Academy President Professor Julia Black expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with the new Fellows, highlighting their contribution to the Academy's mission since its inception in 1902.

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