Prof Alexander Betts
Professor & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement, Sport, & Community) at Oxford University, Under-10s football coach, runner, & dad of 3.
- Reposted by Prof Alexander BettsEight Oxford academics have been made Fellows of the British Academy in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences. Find out more ⬇️
- I’m delighted to be elected a Fellow of the British Academy. Huge congratulations to all the new fellows for 2025, including my Oxford colleagues across the Social Sciences & Humanities Divisions. @britishacademy.bsky.social www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/agm-welcomes-92-new-fellows-2025/
- Reposted by Prof Alexander BettsThe clearest analysis I have read of how to move towards a more functional asylum system ft the work of @alexanderbetts.bsky.social
- Reposted by Prof Alexander BettsJust finished this. Refreshingly evenhanded and sober. Distinguishes between three kinds of inquiry, causal, interpretive, and critical, all equally important. Great to see the latter treated as legitimate part of social science, not smth necessarily veering into humanities.
- Reposted by Prof Alexander BettsIn case you missed it, watch the latest video in our series exploring how the multiple crises facing the world are transforming the issues we work on. Here @alexanderbetts.bsky.social discusses the impact on refugee studies www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGsV...
