School of Politics and International Studies - Research and Expertise
Our centres and groups
Our academic staff undertake research in both specialist and interdisciplinary centres and groups. Key areas are listed below.
Centre for Democratic Engagement
Collectively our aim is to analyse and theorise changing forms of political engagement in an unstable and unpredictable political moment.
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Global Development
Our global development specialists research global inequalities and contribute to the university's interdisciplinary Centre for Global Development.
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European Centre for the Responsibility to Protect
The ECR2P is dedicated to advancing the responsibility to protect principle through research, education and policy dialogue.
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Centre for Global Security Challenges
With multi-method expertise in the study of security this centre focuses on how security is framed, perceived, and experienced.
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Leeds Institute for Data Analytics
Bringing together researchers and data scientists within the University from various disciplines, including POLIS, to raise the bar in standards of data quality, access, protection and exploitation.
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Contemporary Political Theory
Our current research activities span a range of areas united by our common interest in the interface between political theory, cultural values and practical politics.
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Impact
The academic, practitioner and policy-making perspectives of our academic team provide insight into the major political, economic, social and cultural issues of societies across the globe.
Our experts advise governments, provide commentary to the media, work with non-governmental organisations and engage with communities around the world.
Events
In the School of Politics and International Studies, we host a vibrant schedule of events including weekly seminar series, special events, annual lectures, workshops, and conferences.