Professor Charles Musselwhite gains esteemed fellowship in recognition of contributions to social science

Professor Charles Musselwhite, co-director of the Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research (CADR) and the Transport and Health Integrated Research Network (THINK), both funded by Health and Care Research Wales, has received an esteemed fellowship from the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of his substantial contributions to social science.

An expert in transport and ageing, particularly the safety of older drivers and the importance of mobility for older people, Professor Musselwhite is also head of Aberystwyth University’s Psychology department.

Professor Musselwhite said: “I’m so delighted to have been awarded this special fellowship. To me, this honour recognises the growing excellence in research by the whole team here in Aberystwyth.

“I’m pleased to be part of a university that leads in world-class research and innovation. This recognition also highlights the importance of my work in integrating social psychology and social science into health and social care research setting.”

Will Hutton FAcSS, President of the Academy of Social Sciences, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome these 45 leading social scientists to the Academy’s Fellowship. Their substantial contributions to social science and wider society have furthered our understanding of the social and environmental factors. We look forward to working with them to further promote the important role the social sciences play in our daily lives.”  

The Academy of Social Science’s Fellowship comprises 1,600 leading social scientists from academia, the public, private and third sectors. The Fellows’ expertise covers the breadth of the social sciences, and their practice and research addresses some of the major challenges facing communities, society, places and economies.

Read more about the fellowship.