Fellow of the British Academy facts for kids
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The British Academy's premises at 10–11 Carlton House Terrace
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| Presented by | British Academy |
| Location | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Currently held by | 1,485 (as of 2020[update]) |
The Fellowship of the British Academy (often called FBA) is a special award given by the British Academy. It honors top experts in subjects like history, literature, philosophy (these are called humanities), and how people live and interact, such as economics or sociology (these are social sciences). When someone becomes a Fellow, they can use the letters FBA after their name, like a special badge of honor.
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Becoming a British Academy Fellow
People become Fellows because they have done amazing research and written important books or articles. Their work helps us understand the world better. The British Academy chooses new Fellows each year based on how much their work has helped their field.
Different Kinds of Fellows
There are a few types of Fellows:
- Fellows: These are experts who live and work in the United Kingdom.
- Corresponding Fellows: These are brilliant scholars who live in other countries around the world.
- Honorary Fellows: These are people who receive an honorary title. They are often very important figures who have made a big impact, even if they are not academics themselves. They use "Hon FBA" after their name.
- Deceased Fellows: This group includes all the Fellows who have passed away.
Famous Fellows You Might Know
Many famous and influential thinkers have been Fellows of the British Academy. Some examples include:
- Mary Beard, a well-known historian who often appears on TV.
- Nicholas Stern, Baron Stern of Brentford, an important economist who studies climate change.
- John Maynard Keynes, a very famous economist from the past whose ideas still influence how countries manage their money.
- Rowan Williams, a former leader of the Church of England and a respected scholar.
These individuals, and many others, have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to knowledge.
See also
- List of fellows of the British Academy
