Jane Millar

Jane Isobel Millar, OBE, FBA, FAcSS (born 7 July 1953) is Professor of Social Policy and was previously the Pro-Vice Chancellor Research, University of Bath. Her research focuses on policy, families, and social security. She is a member of the Council of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Early life and education Jane Isobel Miller was born on 7 July 1953. She studied social psychology at the University of Sussex and subsequently completed a master's degree in social and public administration at Brunel University. Before pursuing an academic career, she worked in health and social care services. Millar later worked in research in the Department of Health and Social Security and went on to earn a doctorate in social policy from the University of York. Her academic and professional experience informed her subsequent work in the fields of social policy, social security, family policy, and poverty research.

Career After working in health and social care services and as a researcher in the Department of Health and Social Security, Jane Miller entered academia and specialized in social security, poverty, family policy, employment, and welfare reform.

Millar held academic appointments at several institutions before joining the University of Bath, where she became professor of social policy. At Bath, she undertook research on the relationship between social policy and family life, with particular emphasis on income support, labor market participation, and the experience of low-income households. She also served in senior leadership roles at the university, including pro-vice-chancellor (research).

Recognition Elected a Fellow of the British Academy (2014) Awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2001) for services to social policy research and teaching. Elected to Academy of Social Sciences (2000). Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts Elected Fellow of the Higher Education Academy