Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is America’s most prestigious academic honourary society. Phi Beta Kappa London is an association for members who reside in London and the UK.
Lifelong learning and friendship in London and the UK.
Established in 2014, the mission of Phi Beta Kappa London is to enhance the usefulness of Phi Beta Kappa membership in London and the UK. This is achieved through a commitment to lifelong learning, both as a friend of likeminded organisations and as an initiator of opportunities for discourse and debate, as well as a spirit of friendship and welcome to our members, associates and visiting Phi Betes from the US.
Phi Beta Kappa London is an affiliated group of Phi Beta Kappa, America’s most prestigious academic honourary society. Many of our members come to the UK for graduate study, but some are simply returning home after study in the US. Some of our members are involved with leading British institutions, including the BBC, the British Academy, University College London, the University of Cambridge and the Worshipful Company of Educators to name but a few.
Because of the unique nature of Phi Beta Kappa London, we primarily act as a hub for connecting members with other members, as well as events that align with the broader aims of Phi Beta Kappa, although we do occasionally host our own events. Find out how you can get involved, or contact us at members@pbkldn.org.
Leadership Team
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Lydia Dye-Stonebridge
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Lydia Dye-Stonebridge is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and now attends University College London. She has worked for The Economist, Informa plc, the City of London Corporation and most recently, in higher education policy. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she has lived in East London for nearly 20 years.
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Bhadrajee Hewage
STUDENT CHAIR
Born in Scotland and raised in Ireland, Bhadrajee was elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Princeton University from where he graduated in 2020 with a degree in History and minors in African Studies, Latin American Studies, and South Asian Studies. He received a MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies from St. Edmund's College, Cambridge as a Prize Research Student at the Centre for History and Economics. He is currently pursuing a DPhil in History at Trinity College, Oxford as a Clarendon Scholar.
About Phi Beta Kappa
The Phi Beta Kappa Society, America’s oldest and most widely-known academic honour society, celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1776, the ideas of the Society still lay the foundations of personal freedom, scientific inquiry, liberty of conscience, and creative endeavour.
Learn more on Phi Beta Kappa’s website.
About Phi Beta Kappa Associations
After graduation, members can join one of over 50 Phi Beta Kappa alumni associations. Associations gives members the opportunity to meet and build connections with other Phi Beta Kappa members, as well as participate in a range of Association-led activities.
Learn more about Phi Beta Kappa Associations.
Get Involved
Are you a Phi Beta Kappa member here in London or the UK? Or are you about to move to study, work or live? Find out more how you can get involved.