Professors Athina Vlachantoni and Jackline Wahba have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Athina Vlachantoni is Professor of Gerontology and Social Policy (pictured left) and Jackline Wahba OBE, is Professor of Economics.
Athina joined the University in 2007, following a PhD in social policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her research interests broadly combine the areas of ageing, gender and social policy. She is Director of the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership, and Deputy Director of Ageing & Society.
Athina comments: “I am delighted to be elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. I want to pay tribute to all my colleagues, in research, teaching and administration, who have supported me in making a contribution to Social Sciences. Thank you!”
Jackline obtained her PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton before pursuing her academic career at the same institution. She was a member of the UK Migration Advisory Committee 2012- 2021 and is a renowned expert on the economics of migration. She has published extensively on its global impact. She is an elected member of the Council of the Royal Economic Society, and was awarded an OBE for services to Economic Policy in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for 2020.
Responding to the recognition, Jackline Wahba said:
“I am delighted and honoured for this recognition from the Academy of Social Sciences. I am particularly happy that my expertise as an economist in the field of migration and labour economics has been further recognised and has awarded me this prestigious fellowship.”
Each year, the Academy of Social Sciences elects new Fellows who are selected through an independent peer review which recognises their excellence and impact, including their wider contributions to social sciences for public benefit.
