The Academy of Social Sciences has conferred Judy Sebba, Professor of Education, with the award of Academician.

Judy is one of 70 new Academicians "who have made a distinguished contribution to the social sciences".

This contribution can be in any area, discipline or inter-disciplinary social science and can include research, teaching, professional practice, consultancy and the promotion and dissemination of social science knowledge.

Those nominating new Academicians must provide evidence of the contribution that the nominee has made and the ways in which this has been distinguished and significant.