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The Conflict, Violence and Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) at Royal Holloway University of London. Founding Director: @akilnawan.bsky.social; Co-Director: @lizzypearson.bsky.social

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
📣 The CVTRC and NPCU are pleased to announce a 1-day Symposium on 'AI, WAR, CONFLICT, & POLITICAL VIOLENCE'. Full Programme below 📆 21/07/26 at Royal Holloway University, Stewart House, London. If you would like to attend, please get in touch: akil.awan@rhul.ac.uk
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
📣 The CVTRC and NPCU are pleased to announce a 1-day Symposium on 'AI, WAR, CONFLICT, & POLITICAL VIOLENCE'. Full Programme below 📆 21/07/26 at Royal Holloway University, Stewart House, London. If you would like to attend, please get in touch: akil.awan@rhul.ac.uk
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
2 weeks left before the Call for Proposals deadline closes for our 1-day Symposium on 'Artificial Intelligence, War, Conflict, and Political Violence' at Royal Holloway's Central London campus. Get your abstracts in before the 1st of July ⌛️
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
📣 CfP: The CVTRC & NPCU are pleased to announce a 1-day Symposium on 'Artificial Intelligence, War, Conflict, and Political Violence'. Full Call for Proposals below 🗓️ 21/07/26 at Stewart House, London. Submissions to: akil.awan@rhul.ac.uk by 01/07/26 cc @benoloughlin.bsky.social
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The CVTRC is excited to welcome @jasonburke2.bsky.social (Guardian) to Royal Holloway this Wednesday for his talk: 'The Revolutionists: The Story of the Extremists who Hijacked the 1970s’ chaired by CVTRC Senior Fellow, Prof Daniel Beer. 📆11 Feb, 4:15-5:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
We're excited to welcome Prof Dan Hicks @profdanhicks.bsky.social to Royal Holloway tomorrow for his talk: ‘Every Monument Will Fall: A Story of Remembering and Forgetting’, chaired by CVTRC Senior Fellow Dr Patrick Doyle. Attendance is open to all. 📆25 Nov, 5:15-6:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre
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Matthew Ford @warmatters.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Very much enjoyed talking to the smart folks @cvtrc.bsky.social. Was grateful to @benoloughlin.bsky.social for chairing & @akilnawan.bsky.social for inviting me. Was very pleased to get questions from distinguished scholars like @lizzypearson.bsky.social as well several undergrads.
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
We're excited to welcome Dr Matthew Ford @warmatters.bsky.social to Royal Holloway next week to talk on: 'War in the Smartphone Age: Conflict, Connectivity & the Crises at Our Fingertips' chaired by CVTRC Snr Fellow @benoloughlin.bsky.social 📆16 Oct, 5:15-6:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre
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Kat Osborne @katosborne5.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Royal Holloway PGRs join us next week for the @cvtrc.bsky.social Postgraduate Research Network Welcome Event! An exciting and busy term awaits! Check out the Autumn term schedule below:
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
📣 The CVTRC is pleased to announce a 1-day Symposium on 'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict & Political Violence'. Full Programme below 📆 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London. If you would like to attend, please get in touch: akil.awan@rhul.ac.uk
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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Five years later, the Society for Terrorism Research was able to make such a trip to the School of Law & Social Sciences and the @CVTRC.bsky.social at @RoyalHolloway.bsky.social, which hosted our 17th International Annual Conference between July 07-08, 2025. 🧵 2/10
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Wrapping up #STR2025 with a thought-provoking keynote from Professor Charlotte Heath-Kelly, exploring state power, counterterrorism, and the politics of memory. A compelling end to two days of rich discussion and critical reflection. 🎤📚 @socterres.bsky.social @royalholloway.bsky.social
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Katy Vaughan @drkatyvaughan.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
A beautiful day in Egham for Day 2 of #STR2025 @socterres.bsky.social Enjoyed presenting on defining terrorist online content on the Definitional Debates panel this morning.
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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Had an amazing time today discussing some of the key findings from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK at #STR2025. Thanks for having me @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social @ashkingdon.bsky.social @socterres.bsky.social
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
A brilliant group of delegates at #STR2025 - representing diverse institutions, disciplines, and perspectives in the study of terrorism and political violence. 🌍📚 @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Day 2 of #STR2025 is underway! Looking forward to another full day of panels, debate, and insight as we continue exploring the dynamics of terrorism, security, and political violence. 🔍🌍 @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
A fitting close to Day 1 of #STR2025 - bringing together delegates for discussion, networking, and shared reflection. @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
This afternoon at #STR2025, guest speaker Travis Frain OBE shared a moving reflection on 20 years since 7/7: resilience in unity and the human cost of terrorism. A powerful reminder of the lived realities behind this research. 🕊️ @royalholloway.bsky.social
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
The iconic Founders Building provides a striking backdrop as #STR2025 begins - two days of vital discussion on terrorism, security, and political violence. @royalholloway.bsky.social
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
🎉 The 17th Annual International Society for Terrorism Research Conference is officially underway! We’re excited to welcome researchers and practitioners from around the globe for two days of rich discussion, critical insights, and fresh perspectives. #STR2025
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
📣 Deadline extended📣 Due to popular request, the submission deadline for the Symposium on: 'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict, & Political Violence' has been extended to Wed 25 June. 📅 The symposium will be held on 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London
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Yoav Galai @yoavgalai.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Students made thus website after a doing week-long workshop with @trillingual.bsky.social on social justice and journalism. Some powerful stories from our graduates, and incredible visuals as well well worth a read at - rtn.earth
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Final week to register for the @socterres.bsky.social 17th Annual International Conference, hosted on 7-8 July at Royal Holloway University by the School of LSS & @cvtrc.bsky.social 🚨 Registration closes this Friday (June 6th) 🚨 Register here: societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
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17th Annual International Conference
An international, multi-disciplinary organization of theoretical and empirical researchers whose mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of terrorism and political violence through annual co...
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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
We are happy to announce that Professor Charlotte Heath-Kelly has been confirmed as a closing Keynote Speaker for the 17th Annual International Conference of the Society for Terrorism Research at the School of Law & Social Sciences and the @CVTRC.bsky.social at @RoyalHolloway.bsky.social. 🧵 1/2
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Elizabeth Pearson @lizzypearson.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Deadline for @socterres.bsky.social Early Bird Registration is coming up 🔜24 May! A good time to announce our second keynote, Professor Charlotte Heath Kelly, expert in memorialisation, and scandalisation. Excited to host her this July 7 8 in Egham! @royalholloway.bsky.social @cvtrc.bsky.social ✨
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Thanks to everyone who submitted an abstract to the @socterres.bsky.social 17th Annual International Conference, hosted on 7-8 July at Royal Holloway University. All acceptance emails have now been sent out - 135 papers were accepted 👏 Register here: societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
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17th Annual International Conference
An international, multi-disciplinary organization of theoretical and empirical researchers whose mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of terrorism and political violence through annual co...
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Senior Research Fellow @benoloughlin.bsky.social will be speaking at the University of Edinburgh tomorrow, in a provicatively-titled talk that examines Trump, the ‘narrative turn’ of International Relations, and the relevance of truth in world politics. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-mean-let...
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"I mean, let’s be honest. The European Union was formed to screw the USA"
Join Ben O’Loughlin to examine Trump, the ‘narrative turn’ of International Relations, and the relevance of truth in world politics.
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Important new article from Senior Research Fellow @yoavgalai.bsky.social: 'The Racial Visual Imaginary of International Relations' which considers how visual politics is structured to ignore race & racism and why it shouldn’t. OA in International Political Sociology academic.oup.com/ips/article/...
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Our Senior Research Fellow, Dr Becky Jinks, will be speaking at @wienerlibrary.bsky.social today (6:30-8pm) to commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in conjunction with the Armenian Institute. wienerholocaustlibrary.org/event/in-per...
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Commemoration event with the Armenian Institute: The 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide - The Wiener Holocaust Library
This event is held in collaboration with the Wiener Holocaust Library, as part of the Holocaust and Genocide Research Partnership, and the Armenian Institute. It commemorates 110 years since the Armen...
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
At least 51,266 Palestinians have been killed in the 18 months since the Gaza war began ~ a third of the dead are children. Some helpful context from CVTRC Senior Research Fellow @michael-spagat.bsky.social for the BBC here on the revised casualty figures from Gaza. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
📣 Call for Papers 📣 The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre is pleased to announce a one day Symposium on: 'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict, & Political Violence' 📅 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London ⏳ Submission deadline: 23/06/25. Full Call for Proposals 👇
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Our co-director @lizzypearson.bsky.social recently joined the UN Deputy Sec-General, the Emir of Kano, Dr Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode, Bulama Bukarti, Osai Ojigho and other global speakers in London to mark the 11th-year commemoration of the #Chibok girls’ abduction. www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/11-y...
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11 Years After: UN, MMF, global leaders storm UK for Chibok girls photo exhibition, commemoration
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed; the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II; and the Chief Operating Officer of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF), Dr. Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode...
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Ocalan’s call for Turkey’s Kurdistan Workers’ Party to lay down their weapons and disband has set in motion a profound geopolitical recalibration. New article out in @foreignpolicy.com by CVTRC Senior Research Fellow Dr Mashuq Kurt with @aktasbilalata.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2025/04/16/t...
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Are the Kurds at a Political Turning Point?
Recent thaws in Turkey and Syria show that Kurds are no longer an isolated force.
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
📣 Call for Papers 📣 The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre is pleased to announce a one day Symposium on: 'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict, & Political Violence' 📅 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London ⏳ Submission deadline: 23/06/25. Full Call for Proposals 👇
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
📢 Registration is now open for the Society for Terrorism Research 17th Annual International Conference, hosted on 7-8 July at Royal Holloway, University of London. 📅 You can still submit Paper, Panel & Symposia Proposals until the April 11 deadline societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
📄 Submit your abstract by April 11, 2025: forms.office.com/e/ixy0y8ZJvD 📧 Queries should be sent to the Local Organisers - Dr @LizzyPearson.bsky.social, Dr Ieva Cechaviciute, and Dr @AkilNaWan.bsky.social - at STR2025@RHUL.ac.uk. 🧵 2/2
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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
🚨 One week left to submit your abstract for the 17th Annual International Conference of the Society for Terrorism Research, to be hosted by the School of Law & Social Sciences and the @CVTRC.bsky.social at @RoyalHolloway.bsky.social. 🧵 1/2
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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
📝 Check our CfP and submit your abstract by April 11, 2025: forms.office.com/e/ixy0y8ZJvD 📧 Queries should be sent to the Local Organisers - Dr @LizzyPearson.bsky.social, Dr Ieva Cechaviciute, and Dr @AkilNaWan.bsky.social - at STR2025@RHUL.ac.uk. 🧵 4/4
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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
We are happy to announce that Neil Basu has been confirmed as a Keynote Speaker for the 17th Annual International Conference of the Society for Terrorism Research at School of Law & Social Sciences and the @CVTRC.bsky.social at @RoyalHolloway.bsky.social. 🧵 1/4
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Akil N Awan @akilnawan.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
My Co-Investigator, Dr Ryan O'Connor, is advertising a funded PhD Studentship linked to our bigger project on the 'US Military-Entertainment Complex from the Cold War to the War on Terror'. cc @euanraffle.bsky.social @dranthonymay.bsky.social Closing date: 16/04/2025 www.bcu.ac.uk/research/our...
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USMEC : US Military-Entertainment Complex from the Cold War to the War on Terror
This research project examines how American popular culture, including movies, TV shows, and other media, intersects with U.S. military and foreign policy messaging from the Cold War to today. The PhD...
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Ben O'Loughlin @benoloughlin.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
The Left and Digital Politics, Marco Guglielmo Tuesday 11 March, 17.00-19.00 Moore Annex Lecture Theatre @rhulpir.bsky.social - come along! www.newpolcom.rhul.ac.uk/npcu-blog/2025/3/3/the-left-and-digital-politics-marco-guglielmo-tuesday-11-march-1700-1900-moore-annex-lecture-theatre-come-along
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The Left and Digital Politics, Marco Guglielmo, Tuesday 11 March, 17.00-19.00 Moore Annex Lecture Theatre - come along! — newpolcom
Please join us for the book launch seminar: The Left and Digital Politics Imagining progressive alternatives in the age of digital monsters. Tuesday 11 March , 17.00-19.00 Moore Annex Lecture ...
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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
📄 Check our CfP and submit your abstract by April 11, 2025: forms.office.com/e/ixy0y8ZJvD 📧 Queries should be sent to the Local Organisers - Dr @LizzyPearson.bsky.social, Dr Ieva Cechaviciute, and Dr @AkilNaWan.bsky.social - at STR2025@RHUL.ac.uk. 🧵 2/2
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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
📣 Call for Papers 📣 Submissions are open for the 17th Annual International Conference of the Society for Terrorism Research! This year, we are excited to be hosted by the School of Law & Social Sciences and the @CVTRC.bsky.social at @RoyalHolloway.bsky.social. 🧵 1/2
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Elizabeth Pearson @lizzypearson.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
🚨 Call for Papers! 🚨 The CFP for #STR2025 is live on @socterres.bsky.social es.bsky.social! We invite abstracts on The Future of Terrorism Research in a Multi-Crisis World—deadline 11 April. 📆 Join us 7–8 July at @royalholloway.bsky.social 🏰 @akilnawan.bsky.social @andrewsilke.bsky.social
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
We look forward to hosting @lisastampnitzky.bsky.social tomorrow at Royal Holloway for her talk on ‘How Torture Became Speakable: Fractured Acknowledgements & the Social Reproduction of Denial’ chaired by CVTRC Snr Fellow Dr Yoav Galai. Thurs 20 Feb, 5–6:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre. All welcome
Image is of an interactive display at the International Spy Museum in Washington. On either side there are two circles under the heading "tap to cast your vote". One circle says "yes willing" and the other says "no not willing".
The text box in the centre says "Would you be willing to have the US government torture suspected terrorists if they may know details about future attacks? Express your opinion"
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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
📣 Save the Date! 🗓️ We are thrilled to announce that the 17th International Annual Conference of the Society for Terrorism Research will be hosted by the School of Law & Social Sciences and the @CVTRC.bsky.social at @RoyalHolloway.bsky.social! Watch this space, the CfP will be released shortly!
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Andrew Silke @andrewsilke.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
My favourite conference! Thrilled it will be at Royal Holloway this year. Looking forward to seeing everyone in July
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
📅 📢 Save the Date! The Society for Terrorism Research 17th Annual International Conference is coming to Royal Holloway University on July 7-8, 2025. Co-organised by CVTRC and the School of Law & Social Sciences. Call for proposals to follow shortly. societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
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17th Annual International Conference
An international, multi-disciplinary organization of theoretical and empirical researchers whose mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of terrorism and political violence through annual co...
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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
‪Our Senior Fellow @benoloughlin.bsky.social, along with colleagues @andreucasas.bsky.social & Georgia Dagher, submitted written evidence to the Science, Innovation & Technology Committee (UK Parliament) on 'Social Media, Misinformation & Harmful Algorithms' committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
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Social Media, Misinformation and Harmful Algorithms: What We Know, and Don’t Know, about Political Online Safety.
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Lisa Stampnitzky 🤷🏻‍♀️ @lisastampnitzky.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
I’ll be speaking at RHUL @cvtrc.bsky.social next month to share research from my book project on how the unspeakable (in this case, state sponsorship of torture) becomes normalised- details below
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