Fiona Macpherson joins AHRC
Published: 7 November 2014
Professor Fiona Macpherson has been appointed as one of four new members to the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Professor Fiona Macpherson (Philosophy) has been appointed as one of four new members to the Arts and Humanities Research Council, writes Leila Khoshoie.
Professor Macpherson joins Professor Svenja Adolphs, Mr Robert Dufton and Professor Tom Inns in joining the AHRC’s governing body for a period of four years. Council members are responsible for the overall strategic direction of the AHRC, including its key objectives and targets, and significant decisions about the research direction of the AHRC.
Professor Macpherson said: “I’m delighted to be appointed as a council member for the AHRC. I’m looking forward to contributing to a hugely influential and important organisation and in particular to facilitating good communication between the AHRC and academics”.
Chairman of the AHRC, Professor Sir Drummond Bone, welcomed the appointments: “It is my great pleasure to welcome these four enterprising and influential individuals to the AHRC Council. They will bring new perspectives from their extensive experience in their respective fields to complement our current membership. I look forward to working with them to support the AHRC in driving forward the aims of our strategy throughout our tenth anniversary year and beyond.”
First published: 7 November 2014
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