Reposted by Rod DacombeSchool of Politics and Economics @kcl-spe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026💡 Our stand explored the challenges facing democracy, including participation and legitimacy, through a VR conflict-resolution experience, an interactive model that allowed visitors to view live data based on AI adoption, and research exploring how arts can encourage democratic participation. ⬇️ 022
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Fascinating evening at the @kingssocialscience.bsky.social Research Showcase. Some brilliant work highlighted, including by our own @kcl-spe.bsky.social colleagues 021
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Packed room for our @kcl-spe.bsky.social undergraduate open day. Lovely to meet all the prospective applicants. Huge thanks to all the staff who volunteered (and especially to our wonderful student ambassadors). 020
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Delighted that our amazing PhD student @cristyramirezp.bsky.social passed her viva yesterday with no corrections. Cristy's work on populism and the resilience of electoral institutions is hugely important and we're all very proud @kcl-spe.bsky.social Congratulations Dr Ramirez!! 0112
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Excuse me, do you have any iced beefs? #Dogsofbluesky 030
Reposted by Rod DacombePolitical Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026*PSA Prize Winners* 🎉Congratulations to Dr Barbara Piotrowska @bpiotrowska.bsky.social, this year’s academic prize winner of Sir Bernard Crick Prize for outstanding contributions to teaching & learning by an early career scholar ➡️ buff.ly/dvOF0Sabuff.lyBarbara Piotrowska - King's College London | LinkedInExperience: King's College London · Location: London · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Barbara Piotrowska’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members. 043
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026No local elections in my area so here is a muddy Blue nailing down the pose for next year... #dogsatpollingstations 090
Reposted by Rod DacombeSchool of Politics and Economics @kcl-spe.bsky.social · 06/05/2026🔔 PhD opportunity 🔔 Professor Sofia Vasilopoulou is inviting applications for a PhD position to work on the research project INEQCHANGE. The PhD is fully funded for three years and the planned entry date is 1 October. More ⬇️ www.findaphd.com/phds/project...findaphd.comPhD Project to support ERC Consolidator grant INEQCHANGE Sub-national economic inequalities and electoral change in Europe led by Prof Sofia Vasilopoulou at King’s College London on FindAPhD.comPhD Project - PhD Project to support ERC Consolidator grant INEQCHANGE Sub-national economic inequalities and electoral change in Europe led by Prof Sofia Vasilopoulou at King’s College London, listed... 034
Reposted by Rod DacombeAmarnath Amarasingam @amaramarasingam.bsky.social · 10/02/2026CALL FOR CHAPTERS! Me and @grahammacklin.bsky.social are putting together an edited collection looking at the use of pseudoscientific ideas by extremist movements. If you are interested, please send us your abstracts at this link: forms.gle/mAUtpDGNEj9i... 26857
Reposted by Rod DacombeRalph Scott @ralphscott.bsky.social · 31/03/2026🚨 NEW REPORT! 🚨 What is the state of the UK academic job market in politics, and what does this mean for the field and #highered? In a new @psaecn.bsky.social report, @lawrencemckay.bsky.social @williamlallen.bsky.social and I find worrying trends in job adverts and HESA data from 2012-25 #PSA26psa.ac.ukAcademic Job Market Trends in Politics and International Relations - Political Studies AssociationAcademic Job Market Trends in Politics and International Relations: Evidence from the UK, 2012-25 Authored by: Dr Ralph Scott, Dr Lawrence McKay, and Dr William Allen Read the full report here Execu... 16238
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 01/04/2026More of a comment than a question @psapdd.bsky.social #psa26 170
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Wonderful couple of days talking about a section of my book on conspiracy movements at Heidelberg University. Gloomy weather but fantastic discussion throughout. 010
Reposted by Rod DacombeSchool of Politics and Economics @kcl-spe.bsky.social · 17/02/2026How can governments better bridge the gap between academia and security policy? 🏛️ Prof Christoph Meyer’s expertise on strategic and intelligence studies is shaping new recommendations for the German government. Full story: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-e... #GlobalSecurity #PolicyImpactkcl.ac.ukKing's expert cited in key government report on security policy | King's College LondonA King’s academic was cited in a new report submitted to the German chancellor which offers recommendations into research and security policy. 012
Reposted by Rod DacombeLeverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · 16/02/2026Reminder: If you are applying for a 2026 Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship, the deadline to submit your application is this Thursday 19 February, 4pm. www.leverhulme.ac.uk/early-career...leverhulme.ac.ukEarly Career Fellowships | The Leverhulme Trust 048
Reposted by Rod DacombeSchool of Politics and Economics @kcl-spe.bsky.social · 06/02/2026⏰ Call for proposals!⏰ Organisers are calling for full panel proposals, author-meets-critics sessions, or individual papers from those who would like to attend the next annual PPE conference at King's The deadline for submissions is February 20👇 ppesociety.org/ppe-society-...ppesociety.org2026 PPE Society London Meeting - The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics SocietyWe are pleased to share that, in addition to the PPE Society’s Annual Meetings held each year in New Orleans, the international PPE Society will… 045
Reposted by Rod DacombeBouke Klein Teeselink @bkleinteeselink.bsky.social · 13/02/2026📢 Call for papers! We are organizing the 6th Early Career Workshop in Quantitative Political Economy on 14-15 May 2026 at King’s College London! Keynote: Shanker Satyanath (NYU) No fee, travel grants might become available! Submit at: tinyurl.com/qpe2026 12424
Reposted by Rod DacombeJana Konle @jkonle.bsky.social · 26/01/2026📢 Call for Papers KCL Political Theory Graduate Conference | 22 May 2026 (in person, London) We invite submissions in political theory & related fields from Graduate students. 🎤Keynote: Prof. Bernardo Zacka (MIT) ⏰ Deadline: 2 Feb 2026 (11:59pm GMT) 🔗 For more info: philevents.org/event/show/1...philevents.org2026 KCL Political Theory ConferenceWe invite submissions from graduate students in political theory and adjacent disciplines, including but not limited to political philosophy, social and critical theory, history of political thought, ... 065
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Graduation day @kcl-spe.bsky.social! I love these days, a chance to celebrate our students and their families. This time there was an added hazard with yours truly straying *perilously* close to the edge of the stage! 030
Reposted by Rod DacombeRichard Baker @bakerart.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Time for another one of my old London paintings. I completed this one on a crowded street and the main focus is St Martin-in-the-Fields but I also enjoyed dashing in the passing people with a few pen strokes. This went into an exhibition and sold immediately. #art #streetart #London #watercolour 724053308
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 10/01/2026In case anyone needs it after this week, here's my dog seeing snow fall for the first time. #dogs #blueskydogs 0131
Reposted by Rod DacombeMark Wallace @wallaceme.bsky.social · 05/02/2025In May 2024, my wonderful wife Isabella was diagnosed with breast cancer. A whirlwind followed - surgery, 4 months of gruelling chemo, and more. She showed huge strength. She’s now taking on a 100km trek for CoppaFeel. Please sponsor her if you can: www.justgiving.com/page/isabell...justgiving.comMy 100km trek for CoppaFeel!Help Isabella Panattoni-Wallace raise money to support CoppaFeel! 1112334
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Well, I can't pretend 2025 was anything other than a truly horrific year. But as one of life's optimists, I'm going to build on some of the (very few) good things I've done this year. More of these! My top 5 in no particular order... 1151
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Get a Labrador they said. A pedigree. Such beautiful animals... 070
Reposted by Rod DacombeProf Sarah-Jayne Blakemore @sjblakemore.bsky.social · 18/12/2025New job at Cambridge! Professorship of Public Policy www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/profess...cam.ac.ukProfessorship of Public PolicyThe Board of Electors to the Professorship of Public Policy invite applications from candidates whose work falls within the field of public policy. We are looking for a successful and dynamic leader 02426
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 25/11/2025🚨🚨🚨 Job alert! 🚨🚨🚨 The Department of Political Economy @kcl-spe.bsky.social are hiring a permanent Lecturer in Economics. It's a fantastic department that's really going places. Please share widely! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPL723/l...jobs.ac.ukLecturer in Economics at King's College LondonApply for the Lecturer in Economics role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now. 01213
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Tremendous turnout for the launch of my wonderful @kcl-spe.bsky.social colleague @rubenruizrufino.bsky.social's timely new book. global.oup.com/academic/pro... 072
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 09/11/2025After a few days working away, a long walk with an excited Blue 030
Reposted by Rod DacombeDorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Wrote a short history of conspiracy theories, and why we're drowning in them, for MIT Technology Review. Short answer: they're not really theories but a way of understanding the world — false yet seductive www.technologyreview.com/2025/10/30/1...technologyreview.comIt’s never been easier to be a conspiracy theoristA mix of technology and politics has given an unprecedented boost to once-fringe ideas—but they are pretty much the same fantasies that have been spreading for hundreds of years. 2488
Reposted by Rod DacombeSimon Hix @simonhix.bsky.social · 23/10/2025We have just advertised a Full Prof position in the Political and Social Sciences department at the EUI (@eui-sps.bsky.social). Here are the details. Please spread the word, and get in touch if you have any questions. www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...eui.eu 09184
Reposted by Rod DacombeDr. Alexandra “Ali” Cirone @alicirone.bsky.social · 23/10/2025The School of Public Policy at the LSE is hiring in political science! Associate or Full. I was the first political scientist hired by the SPP, come be the second! jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...jobs.lse.ac.ukFull or Associate Professor of Political Science and Public PolicyFull or Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, , <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span>LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university</span></... 13222
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Welcome Week is one of the things I look forward to most in the academic year. Such a pleasure to see @kcl-spe.bsky.social students and staff mixing and looking forward to the year ahead. 050
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Like clockwork, Aseem Malhotra peddling the same tired conspiracy theories again. @benquinn75.bsky.social on the case as usual. Currently finishing a paper on conspiracy tropes and Reform, so...thanks I guess!theguardian.comDoctor uses Reform conference speech to link king’s cancer to Covid vaccineAseem Malhotra claimed ‘eminent oncologist’ said jab was ‘significant factor in the cancer of members of royal family’ 020
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Another busy open day @kcl-spe.bsky.social. As ever, huge thanks to all the Department of Political Economy staff, and especially the wonderful student ambassadors, who gave up their weekend to help. 061
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 27/08/2025In lovely Thessaloniki for this year's ECPR conference. As they used to say, it's redders! 010
Reposted by Rod DacombePolitical Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 02/08/2025📢 CALL FOR PAPERS *PSA26 Annual Conference* We invite paper proposals for our next International Annual Conference in Oxford, 30 March - 1 April, 2026. ➡️ key dates and deadlines online.buff.lyPSA26 Annual Conference - Call for Papers Open! | The Political Studies Association (PSA)Become a member Log in 064
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 13/07/2025So I've got a paper coming out which shows that mainstream media tends *not* to spread conspiracy theories. I guess there are always exceptions... 020
Reposted by Rod DacombeHetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Some people say the biggest gap in research funding is at mid career level. So here is our new call for our mid career fellowship programme which provides buyout for 6 to 12 months to devote to the completion of a major piece of research. Spread the word! www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/mid-...thebritishacademy.ac.ukMid-Career FellowshipsThe Mid-Career Fellowships are designed both to support outstanding individual researchers with excellent research proposals, and to promote public understanding and engagement with humanities and soc... 39961
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 28/06/2025Half-hearted arm tackle by the fullback just before he makes the door. Use your shoulder lad! 031
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 28/06/2025Full house for Department of Political Economy open day talk @kcl-spe.bsky.social Wonderful day meeting with applicants and their families. So important to demystify the application process and open up our wonderful institution. 182
Reposted by Rod DacombeRod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 12/06/2025🚨🚨Job alert!!🚨🚨 The Department of Political Economy at KCL is hiring 3(!) permanent education track lecturers. We are looking for outstanding scholars interested in research-led education in the following areas... 1/ 31518
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 18/06/2025How about this for a panel at our Centre for British Democracy conference this week. Anne Phillips(!), @damienbol.bsky.social @stevenklein.bsky.social and Simon Caney (just out of shot). Big hitters, great discussion and such a pleasure to chair. 081
Rod Dacombe @rod-dacombe.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Fantastic event last Friday in the sweltering heat @kebleoxford.bsky.social. @philtinline.bsky.social gave a wonderful talk on politics and conspiracy theories, drawing on his excellent new book Ghosts of Iron Mountain. Fascinating stuff! 030