The British Academy
Adam Wright currently serves as the Head of Public Policy at The British Academy, having held various roles including Acting Head and Deputy Head of Policy (Higher Education & Skills). Prior experience includes a position as Senior Policy Adviser at The Royal Society, where Adam led projects in science and math education and advised on higher education policy. Previous roles at the National Union of Students (UK) involved serving as Lead Policy Officer and Policy Officer (Education), focusing on higher education policy and political risk management. Adam's academic background encompasses a PhD in Political Science and Government, an MA in Ideology and Discourse Analysis, and a BA in International Relations and Politics, all from the University of Essex.
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The British Academy
We mobilise the humanities and social sciences to understand the world and shape a brighter future . From artificial intelligence to climate change, from building prosperity to improving well-being – today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, cultures and societies. We invest in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas, engage the public with fresh thinking and debates, and bring together scholars, government, business and civil society to influence policy for the benefit of everyone.