School of Politics and International Studies - Research and Expertise
Research centres
Our research activity in our core areas of expertise is driven by six interconnected centres of excellence.
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Research impact
We collaborate with a wide range of partners to produce outstanding, policy-relevant research.
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Intellectual leadership
Our research contributes significantly to both the sustainability and enhancement of the wider discipline through our intellectual leadership.
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Interdisciplinarity
We have embedded interdisciplinarity in our everyday practice by establishing our research centres as hubs that develop new interdisciplinary networks beyond the social sciences.
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Our research environment
We are committed to retaining and growing a diverse and inclusive research community which integrates academic staff, post-doctoral researchers, and doctoral researchers.
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Our experts
The school brings together academics from across political, international relations, and development disciplines. Our expertise covers all the main regions of the world.
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Research projects
Find out more about research projects past and present within the School of Politics and International Studies.
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Research degrees
Join our postgraduate research community and pursue your passion with the support of our expert academics.
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Dr Viktoria Spaiser and Dr Nicole Nisbett on Ilkley Literature Festival Podcast
POLIS Associate Professor, Dr Viktoria Spaiser, and Postdoctoral Fellow, Dr…
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Online roundtable event to discuss Syrian crisis as special journal issue launched
Contributors to a Special Issue for the British Journal of Middle Eastern…
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Professor Leston-Bandeira to lead international hub on public engagement
The International Public Engagement Network (IPEN) is to co-host the new…
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The School of Politics and International Studies delivers internationally excellent research
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results recognise that 89% of…
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