Hilary Graham

Professor Hilary Graham, CBE, FBA, is a leading academic in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. Her research bridges sociology, social policy, and public health, focusing on social inequalities in health-related behaviors and the health impacts of climate change. She has contributed to the ESRC Centre for Climate and Social Transformations (CAST) and co-led the Lancet Countdown working group on public and political engagement from 2014–2023.

• Professor, University of York (current)
• Former positions at Lancaster University and University of Warwick

Research Focus: Graham examines how climate change affects health equity, particularly for future generations, and investigates barriers to health behavior change among vulnerable populations. Her recent work includes analyzing local authority climate policies and public perceptions of climate-health risks.

Selected Scientific Awards:

• Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2014)
• Fellow of the British Academy (2016)

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, University of York
• MA in Sociology, University of York
• BA in Sociology, University of York

Recent Publications: Graham's work spans climate change and health (Lancet Countdown reports), behavioral risk factors (PHRC-funded studies), and climate policy framing (Nature Communications Earth & Environment). Her research emphasizes intergovernmental collaboration and media representation of climate-health linkages.