School of Politics and International Studies - Research and Expertise
The Politics of Global Challenges
Our intellectual focus is on the politics of global challenges: the inherently political processes through which global challenges are created, understood, and mediated by the exercise and contestation of power in its various forms. It is through this lens that the School of Politics and International Studies and our six Research Centres pursue our respective research agendas. We promote rigorous social scientific inquiry at the heart of interdisciplinary engagements, coordinating closely with societal stakeholders at every stage of the research cycle. Our research environment thus acts as a hub to coordinate activities across the School, University and beyond.
Research centres
Our research activity in our core areas of expertise is driven by six interconnected centres of excellence.
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We collaborate with a wide range of partners to produce outstanding, policy-relevant research.
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Our research contributes significantly to both the sustainability and enhancement of the wider discipline through our intellectual leadership.
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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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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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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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Find out more about research projects past and present within the School of Politics and International Studies.
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Join our postgraduate research community and pursue your passion with the support of our expert academics.
More on Research degreesFaculty of Social Sciences researchers attend COP29
In November, researchers and students from the Faculty of Social Sciences…
Monday 4 November 2024
More on Faculty of Social Sciences researchers attend COP29Professor Cristina Leston-Bandeira becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
POLIS would like to congratulate Professor Leston-Bandeira for being…
Monday 9 September 2024
More on Professor Cristina Leston-Bandeira becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Social SciencesFaculty academics take centre stage during Africa Week
Academics and postgraduate researchers in the Faculty of Social Sciences will…
Friday 10 May 2024
More on Faculty academics take centre stage during Africa WeekPolitical leadership on climate article by Head of School published by Open Access Government
Head of the School of Politics and International Studies, Professor Richard…
Thursday 9 May 2024
More on Political leadership on climate article by Head of School published by Open Access Government'Enabling Youth-Led Social Change': insights from 'Non-formal Education for Youth-led Change'
Final ‘Non-formal Education for Youth-led Change’ event: a panel discussion on Ethiopia and Bangladesh and Myanmar findings, report launch, and breakout rooms to explore NFE impacts & sustainability.
Thursday 12 December 2024, 9:00 - 11:00
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