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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The Centre of Development Studies is organising five seminar series events this term. The series launches tomorrow 13/10 from 5-6:30pm with Courtney T Wittekind, Purdue, on 'Beyond the Boom: Agrarian Life and Uncertain Futures in Peri-Urban Myanmar'. More: www.devstudies.cam.ac.uk/events/beyon...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Interested in postgraduate study with us?🏛️ Register for our upcoming Postgraduate Open Day presentations on Tuesday 3 November to explore our courses, hear from staff, and get advice on applying. ➡️ Book your place: www.polis.cam.ac.uk/events/postg...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Considering part-time postgraduate study in International Relations at Cambridge but missed our latest Open Day? Watch the recording here to learn about the course structure, residentials, and application process and find full course details here: 📽️ ➡️ www.polis.cam.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🧑‍🎓We're still accepting registrations for next week's MSt in International Relations Open Evening. Learn more about how you can earn your Masters in IR part-time while you continue your career. Attend online or in person. Register now: www.polis.cam.ac.uk/events/mst-i...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Congratulations to the winners of our annual PhD Fieldwork Photography Competition. This year's winners are Janani Mohan, Daniela Meneses Sala and Chelsea Thorpe. The wonderful photographs taken during their fieldwork can be viewed on our website: www.polis.cam.ac.uk/news/congrat...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Want to earn a Cambridge Master’s in International Relations without taking a career break? 🎓🌐 Join our upcoming Open Evening to discover how our 2-year part-time MSt program allows you to study while you work. Register today 👇 www.polis.cam.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Applications are invited for an organised and experienced administrator with a special emphasis on undergraduate programmes for maternity cover in the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS). Closing date: Wed 9 September 2026 Apply now: polis.cam.ac.uk/work-with-us

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🤞Good luck to everyone receiving their results tomorrow. We hope you achieve everything you've worked so hard for, and we look forward to welcoming you to Cambridge in October.🍀

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Sign up now for Cambridge's Postgraduate College Visit Days from 17-21 September 2026. Take the opportunity to tour the Colleges, chat with current students and academic staff, and learn more about postgraduate life at Cambridge. www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/colle...

The University of Cambridge students sitting on a wall by the river in the Trinity Hall garden watching punts go by.

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Centre for Gender Studies @cambridgegender.bsky.social and Peterhouse @peterhousecam.bsky.social are recruiting for an INT Academic Career Development Fellow in Gender Studies & HSPS (Fixed Term) The closing date is 16 July. For more information and to apply: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/int-aca...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

👩‍🎓➡️AIM: Pursue Your Postgrad Day on 17 July 2026 Are you from the UK or Rep of Ireland and thinking about applying for postgraduate study at Cambridge? Would you like to visit Cambridge and hear from students about what it’s really like? Register now: www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/aim-p...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

This term’s Cambridge Reproduction Forum will convene a community of researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and advocates to examine the challenges and opportunities in advancing global sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/global-sex...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🤩📢Huge congratulations to Dr Farhana Afrin Rahman who has won another award for her book "After the Exodus". This time she was honoured with the Outstanding Book Award by the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) - Global Division. Read more here: www.polis.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-farh...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Applications are invited for a 3-year, non-renewable, Academic Career Development Fellow in the global politics/international relations of the Middle East and North Africa, or of South Asia. For more information and to apply: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/55579/

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We are accepting applications for 3 Early Career Scholars. The programme is open to applicants with proven academic interest in one of the following: 1. Middle East politics 2. Comparative politics 3. International relations Closing date: 14 May 2026 For more details: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/55353/

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Join us for this year's Cambridge IR and History Conference will centre on past, current, and future challenges to international norms. 📅Fri 15 May 2026 🕙10am to 6.30pm 📍Bowett Room, Queens' College Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/farewell-t...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Alena Drieschova who recently won dual book awards from ISA @isanet.bsky.social for her remarkable work "Representants and International Orders: The Staging of Political Authority". Read more about the awards and her book here: www.polis.cam.ac.uk/news/dr-alen...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Join us next Tuesday for a conversation Mike Kenny, as he discusses growing up closeted in elite hockey and the belief that being gay and being a hockey player couldn't coexist. 📅Tuesday 28 April 🕑5.30pm - 7pm 📍S1, Alison Richard Building More info: www.gender.cam.ac.uk/news/matt-ke...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Are you in Year 12 and thinking about studying politics at Cambridge? Discover what it's like, how to apply and ask any questions you might have. The Politics and International Studies Masterclass is on 5 May. We'll see you there. Book now: www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/maste...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Ready to take the first step on your Cambridge journey? 🤔 Our brand-new online hub brings together inspiring stories and information to get you started. See this Instagram post by @cambridgeuniversity instagram.com/p/DWWSh46kSl...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

📣Book Presentation: Memories and Social Struggles in Contemporary Bolivia with author Sue A. S. Iamamoto (Federal University of Bahia, UFBA) Chair: Sian Lazar (University of Cambridge) For more Easter Term 2026 - CLAS Events: www.latin-american.cam.ac.uk/latest-news-...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

AI For Good: The next event in the Bodily Autonomy in the AI Age Salon Series 📅Mon 30 March 🕕6PM 📍The Old Library, Pembroke College We discuss how civil society is responding to AI rights abuses by promoting positive uses of AI. Join us for drinks and discussion afterwards.

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

We're hiring an Assistant Professor - China and Global Development to be based in the Centre of Development Studies and the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS). The post will be available from 1 September 2026. Closing date: 7 April www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor in political theory, to be based in the Department of POLIS at Cambridge. The post will be available from 1 September 2026. For more details: www.polis.cam.ac.uk/job-opportun...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

✍️The 2026 RA Butler Prize essay questions are now available. The RA Butler Prize is an annual essay competition in politics and international studies, open to students in Year 12 or the Lower 6th. www.polis.cam.ac.uk/about-us/pri...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

In Conversation with Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) The delegation from ERRs will be in conversation with Professor Sharath Srinivasan from @cghrcambridge.bsky.social 📍King's College Chapel 🗓️Wednesday 26th November 2025 ⏲️3pm-4pm Register here: sudan-errs-cambridge.eventbrite.co.uk

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Public Lecture: 'The French Revolution and the Magic of Transformation' with Camil Francisc Roman, author of 'The French Revolution and Its Legacy: Leaping Democracy Into the Unlimited'. 📆 Mon 1 December 🕔 5pm - 6pm 📍 Ramsden Room, St Catharine’s College All welcome. Drinks reception to follow.

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Please join us for a talk with Professor Amitav Acharya on his new book 'The Once and Future World Order: Why Global Civilization Will Survive the Decline of the West'. 🗓️Thurs, 13 Nov 2025 🕔5pm-6.30pm 📍SG2, Alison Richard Building, Cambridge All welcome.

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Join us this Monday for a visit from the Spanish Ambassador, José Pascual Marco Martínez, to discuss Spain-UK Relations: Strategic Partners in a Challenging Global Landscape 🕑Mon, 27 Oct 14:00 - 15:00 GMT 📍Alison Richard Building, 7 West Road, CB3 9DP Register: spain-uk-relations.eventbrite.co.uk

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Join Kwaku Adomaku @cambridgegender.bsky.social and Dr Shannon Philip @camsociology.bsky.social this Thursday evening to discuss "Queer Post-colonies in crisis?"

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Join us for the inaugural POLIS Lecture. Our speaker, Desmond King, Andrew W Mellon Professor of American Government at @ox.ac.uk, will discuss political violence and the American nation. 🕓Thurs, Nov 6, 4 - 6pm 📍Alison Richard Building Register now: polislecture.eventbrite.co.uk

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Join us on to discuss the strategic partnership between Spain and the UK in a challenging global landscape with the Ambassador of Spain to the UK and N Ireland, José Pascual Marco Martínez. 🗓️Mon, 27 Oct 2025 🕑14:00 - 15:00 📍SG1/2 ARB Register now: spain-uk-relations.eventbrite.co.uk

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Prof Sharath Srinivasan's new co-edited book is coming out in print on 25 October 2025! The Oxford Handbook of Peaceful Assembly is global in scope and richly grounded in history. The Handbook serves as an authoritative resource on the right of peaceful assembly. academic.oup.com/edited-volum...

Front cover of The Oxford Handbook of Peaceful Assembly

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🏆Huge congratulations to this year's R.A. Butler Prize winners. 1st prize to Lydia Davenport (Holmes Chapel Sixth Form), 2nd prize to Daniel Zhang (The Hotchkiss School) and 12 special commendations to students from 5 countries.👏 Thank you to all who entered. polis.cam.ac.uk/news/2025-ra...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

📖Join us for the launch of "Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?", the latest book by political scientist and author Professor James Fishkin. 📆Thurs 18 Sept 🕠5:30 - 7PM 📍Provost's Lodge, King’s College Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc... #Democracy @kingscollege.bsky.social

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

🏆🎉Congratulations to @absander.bsky.social , the winner of this year's Lisa Smirl PhD Prize for the best PhD thesis completed in the previous academic year. Read more: www.polis.cam.ac.uk/news/antoine...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

📸We're thrilled to announce the winners of the POLIS PhD Fieldwork Photography Competition! Congratulations to: 🥇Amelia Amemate (Dela) 🥈Daniel Rincon Machon 🥉 Karen Dominguez Mendoza View the winning images here: www.polis.cam.ac.uk/news/announc...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Congratulations to Professor Duncan Kelly on his appointment as Professor of Politics. This marks a significant milestone in Professor Kelly's distinguished career at Cambridge, so please join us in congratulating him on his appointment. www.polis.cam.ac.uk/news/profess...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

📢We're hiring a full-time postdoctoral research associate based in the Centre of Governance & Human Rights @cghrcambridge.bsky.social for 2 years to collaborate with Prof Sharath Srinivasan on 'Communication Technology and Contentious Politics'. Learn more: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51939/

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

📚We're off to a great start at this year's undergrad Open Day with a standing room only talk for our History and Politics Tripos with Prof Peter Sloman. Visit us in the Alison Richard Building, attend the HSPS talk in West Rd Concert Hall at 11am and the POLIS sample lecture at 2pm. Arrive early. 🧑‍🎓

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

📃We are delighted that Environmental Research Letters has published @tobiasmueller.bsky.social's article 'Gendered extractivism in Uganda: implications for just transitions'. You can read it here now: 🔗 iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

🥳Congratulations to POLIS PhD student Abii-Tah Bih! She's won a Cambridge Students' Award for 'Contributions to Access & Widening Participation' for her incredible mentorship program for aspiring African postgrads.✨ #CambridgeSUAwards @cghrcambridge.bsky.social polis.cam.ac.uk/news/cambrid...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

The Centre of Latin American Studies & the Centre of Development Studies are hiring a Research Associate in Latin American Development (Fixed Term) If you have a deep engagement with Latin America and Development Studies and the skills to carry out research, apply now: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51764/

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

@cghrcambridge.bsky.social, housed within POLIS, is seeking to appoint a part-time fixed-term Centre Coordinator for 18.25 hours per week. This is a great opportunity for an individual with comprehensive administrative experience. Apply now: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51740/

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen within POLIS for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Postgraduate Course Administrator for our MPhil in Politics and International Studies. For more information and to apply: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51624/

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Join us on Monday 9 June for a panel discussion to discuss Trump 2.0 and how Europe can best respond, touching on issues of Europe’s geopolitical turn, European rearmament, economic growth, and European leadership of the international multilateral order. www.polis.cam.ac.uk/events/europ...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🏭💪💲 We have a few spaces left for this week's lecture on carbon politics, American power, and the almighty dollar with Mark Blyth, a political economist and Professor at Brown University, in this upcoming event titled "Burning Down the House". Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/burning-do...

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Department of Politics & International Studies, Uni of Cambridge @campolis.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🚨 We are sorry to announce that tomorrow's event "Towards a New International Economic Order for the 21st Century" with Ha-Joon Chang and José Miguel Ahumada has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and hope to reschedule at a later date.

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