Professor James Fenske becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Professor James Fenske becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Professor James Fenske is one of 63 new Fellows appointed this week to the Academy of Social Sciences, the national academy of academics, practitioners and learned societies in the social sciences.

Professor Fenske’s work focuses on economic history and development economics. He joins existing Warwick Economics fellows Professor Sascha Becker, Professor Sonia Bhalotra and Emeritus Professor Mark Harrison.

The Academy’s FellowshipLink opens in a new window comprises 1,700 leading social scientists from academia, the public, private and third sectors. All Academy Fellows are elected for their excellence in their fields and their substantial contributions to social science for public benefit. Selection is through an independent peer review which recognises their excellence and impact.

10 September 2025