BSA President

Photo of BSA President, Les Back.

Professor Les Back is Head of Sociology in the School of Social & Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow, and was previously Director of the Centre for Urban and Community Research at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Professor Back's term runs from January-December 2026.

Read what Les had to say about taking up the presidency on Everyday Society.

About the Presidency

The Presidency of the BSA is an honorary position, held by a respected member of the Association. The President acts as an adviser to the Board of Trustees, hosts the annual conference, sits on prize judging panels and presides over award ceremonies. The President can represent the Association at high profile events and helps the BSA respond to matters affecting the discipline of sociology.