03/09/2026
Big congratulations to Professor Lena Rethel who has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of her outstanding contribution to social science.
Rethel, Professor of International Political Economy in our Department of Politics and International Studies, is among 74 leading social scientists elected to the Academy’s Fellowship this autumn.
Her research explores the politics of finance and development, global economic governance and Islamic economies, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia. Her work examines how ideas about economics and finance shape policymaking and institutions, and the consequences these changes have for economies and societies.
“I’m delighted and honoured to be elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Social Science has an important role to play in understanding how economic and financial decisions shape people’s everyday lives and democratic governance more broadly, and I look forward to contributing to the Academy’s work to champion its value and impact.” - Professor Rethel
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