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Did you know that autism used to be a 4/10,000 diagnosis? Professor Uta Frith FBA explains in a 10-Minute Talk how understandings of autism have developed from a rare ‘disorder’ to a spectrum of ways “to experience yourself, to live in society.” https://lnkd.in/eDhp4BTS

For the first time in its history, the British Academy’s unique collection of 20th-century contemporary art will soon be accessible to art enthusiasts around the globe through the Bloomberg Connects app. Launching as a free online guide, the app will feature over 100 works by internationally renowned artists such as Barbara Hepworth, Paula Rego, Emma Stibbon, David Hockney, Yinka Shonibare, and Hew Locke: https://lnkd.in/ea-RRrtE

The British Academy-funded film 'Together with Lorenza Mazzetti' re-evaluates Mazzetti's cultural significance through recorded interviews, and extracts of her film 'The Country Doctor' (1953) - which was long thought lost. 'Together with Lorenza Mazzetti' will be screened at the Institute of Contemporary Arts on 12 July at 7pm, as part of the British Academy's Summer Showcase, and will be followed by a Q&A between director Brighid Lowe and film historian Henry K. Miller. Book a ticket below: https://lnkd.in/edQ5Ztvf

We are delighted to announce that British-Guyanese sculptor Hew Locke's commissioned work - a two-metre tall collage entitled Raw Materials 27 - will be unveiled at the British Academy tomorrow as part of our Summer Showcase. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dnZGAAXE

Our annual Summer Showcase starts TOMORROW! Join us at our Friday Late on 12 July and our family-friendly Saturday on 13 July and explore the latest research in the social sciences and humanities research that is shaping our world. Featuring interactive exhibits, engaging workshops, screenings, exciting performances and thought-provoking talks. Book your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eEDk7wNi Video clips are from past British Academy Summer Showcase of visitors engaging with researcher's work. Music by Hotham

Are you interested in embedding approaches to support equitable research partnerships through support for skills collaboration between institutions? Apply for the ODA Research Management Capacity Strengthening scheme. Awards of up to £50,000 are available Find out more: https://lnkd.in/erg8qiu9

The British Academy’s free annual Summer Showcase this weekend features interactive exhibits, workshops, screenings and talks. Visitors will also have the chance to preview our brand-new public events programme. Don't miss out - register for your free ticket now! https://lnkd.in/ebZ6tMJW

There are just a handful of days until our 2024 Summer Showcase! The British Academy is thrilled to have Professor Gary Younge In Conversation with Amelia Horgan on ‘The Books that Made Me.’ Read more about Gary and watch his recent 10-Minute Talk here: https://lnkd.in/ek4WpEfP

It's not too late to book a FREE ticket to our Summer Showcase on 12-13 July - a festival of ideas that features the latest, uplifting research from the best and brightest in humanities and social sciences. Soak up the sun and discover a world of ideas: https://lnkd.in/ebZ6tMJW

The British Academy-funded film 'Together with Lorenza Mazzetti' re-evaluates Mazzetti's cultural significance through recorded interviews, and extracts of her film 'The Country Doctor' (1953) - which was long thought lost. 'Together with Lorenza Mazzetti' will be screened at the Institute of Contemporary Arts on 12 July at 7pm, as part of the British Academy's Summer Showcase, and will be followed by a Q&A between director Brighid Lowe and film historian Henry K. Miller. Book a ticket below: https://lnkd.in/edQ5Ztvf