The
award was given in recognition of her "pioneering research in the field of
migration, in particular post-accession migration patterns in the EU".
Fellows
are drawn from right across the spectrum of academia, practitioners and
policymakers, and are chosen after a peer review process for the excellence and
impact of their work in the social sciences.
The
Academy of Social Sciences is the national academy of academics, learned
societies and practitioners in the social sciences, and its mission is to
promote social science in the UK for the public benefit.
Commenting
on receiving the prestigious honour, Professor Ryan, who co-directs the Social
Policy Research Centre based at Middlesex University, said: "I am very honoured
by this award.
"It is
recognition not just for my research and publications but also for the work I
have done with colleagues here at Middlesex University over the last decade or
more. I certainly could not have achieved this without all the support I have
received from my colleagues."
Professor Louise Ryan conferred as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
The award was given in recognition of her "pioneering research in the field of migration, in particular post-accession migration patterns in the EU".
Fellows are drawn from right across the spectrum of academia, practitioners and policymakers, and are chosen after a peer review process for the excellence and impact of their work in the social sciences.
The Academy of Social Sciences is the national academy of academics, learned societies and practitioners in the social sciences, and its mission is to promote social science in the UK for the public benefit.
Commenting on receiving the prestigious honour, Professor Ryan, who co-directs the Social Policy Research Centre based at Middlesex University, said: "I am very honoured by this award.
"It is recognition not just for my research and publications but also for the work I have done with colleagues here at Middlesex University over the last decade or more. I certainly could not have achieved this without all the support I have received from my colleagues."