Congratulations to Ian Gough, one of the six LSE academics, who has been elected as Fellow of the British Academy in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences.

Professor Ian Gough is an originator of the term ‘eco-social policy’ and has published numerous articles in this field. His work focuses on eco-social policy, human need theory, social aspects of climate change and inequality and ecological sustainability.

Each year, the British Academy, founded in 1902, elects to its fellowship up to 52 outstanding UK-based scholars who have achieved distinction in any branch of the humanities and social sciences.  There are now over 1700 Fellows. 

Find out more about the British Academy Fellowships. 

Read about the other LSE academics that have been elected as British Academy Fellows.