Five UofG social scientists welcomed as Academy of Social Science Fellows
Published: 8 September 2025
Five UofG social scientists have been welcomed to the Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship.
Five UofG social scientists have been welcomed to the Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship.
Joining an outstanding community of 63 leading social scientists this autumn are Graeme Roy, Professor of Economics and Assistant Vice Principal; Nicola McEwen, Professor of Public Policy and Governance and Director of the Centre for Public Policy; Sotiria Grek, Professor of Science, Knowledge and Public Policy; Hervé Moulin, Professor of Economics; and Anja Neundorf, Professor of Politics and Research Methods.
Professor Sarah Davidson, Chief Executive at Carnegie UK and an Honorary Professor with the UofG's Centre for Public Policy, has also received a Fellowship.
Elected for their substantial contributions to social science in a range of areas including educational inequalities, place-based economic development, human rights protection, the regulation of new technologies, and welfare reform, this autumn’s cohort of Fellows highlight the importance, breadth and relevance of the social sciences to tackling the varied challenges facing society today.
As well as excellence in research and professional applications of social science, the new Fellows, who are drawn from a variety of backgrounds, disciplines and professions, have also made significant contributions beyond the academy, including to industry, policy and higher education.
Professor Sara Carter, Vice President and Head of College of Social Sciences at UofG, said: "I am delighted that a further five of my esteemed colleagues have been elected as Fellows of this prestigious national academy. This reflects the quality and scale of social sciences at the University of Glasgow and the vital impact of our research and teaching."
President of the Academy, Will Hutton FAcSS, said: "It’s a pleasure to welcome these 63 leading social scientists to the Academy’s Fellowship. Their research and practical applications have made substantial contributions to social science and wider society in a range of areas from international trade policy and inclusive planning systems through to innovative entrepreneurship and governing digital technologies. We look forward to working with them to promote further the vital role the social sciences play in all areas of our lives."
The Academy’s Fellowship comprises 1,700 leading social scientists from academia, the public, private and third sectors. Their expertise covers the breadth of the social sciences, and their practice and research helps to understand and address some of the major challenges facing communities, society, places and economies. All Academy Fellows are elected for their excellence in their fields and their substantial contributions to social science for public benefit. Selection is through an independent peer review which recognises their excellence and impact.
First published: 8 September 2025