Academy recognition for Professors Kirstie Ball and John Wilson
The University of St Andrews Business School proudly announces that Professor Kirstie Ball and Professor John Wilson have been elected Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences. They are the only St Andrews colleagues recognised in this autumn’s cohort of 63 Fellows, chosen for advancing knowledge and shaping practice across society.
Professor Ball, Head of the Department of Management, is internationally recognised for her research on surveillance, privacy and the governance of digital technologies. Her work has influenced national and international policy, engaging with data protection regulators, technology companies and trade unions.
Professor Wilson, Head of the Department of Finance and Director of the Centre for Responsible Banking & Finance, is a leading authority on banking and financial cooperatives. His research findings on the impacts of regulation on institutional conduct, performance and risk have relevance for government agencies responsible for maintaining the safety and soundness of banks and the wider financial system.
Professor Ball said:
“I feel honoured to join the Fellowship and to see work on the governance of digital technologies recognised in this way. The Academy plays a vital role in championing the social sciences, and I look forward to contributing to its important mission.”
Professor Wilson said:
“This recognition highlights the value of research in banking and finance to wider society. I look forward to working with colleagues across disciplines to demonstrate how social science shapes understanding and informs better decisions.”
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 now brings together more than 1,700 Fellows from academia, government, business and the third sector. Their expertise helps society understand itself, shape policy and build a fairer, more sustainable future.
For more information, visit the Academy of Social Sciences website.