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Mathias Poertner @mathiaspoertner.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Looking forward to the launch of our brand-new LSE Comparative Politics seminar series today! www.lse.ac.uk/government/r... @lsegovernment.bsky.social @pavisuri.bsky.social @carlmc.bsky.social @gofosu.bsky.social @joekendall.bsky.social

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LSE Department of Government @lsegovernment.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

LSE has been ranked #1 in the UK for Politics and International Relations in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027! 🎉 So, if you've got a passion for politics and want to study it in the heart this amazing global city, come to @lsegovernment.bsky.social 🎓

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I really enjoyed speaking to Ricardo Lopes on The Dissenter podcast about our new book Tribal Politics: How Brexit Divided Britain - with James Tilley ⬇️

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Excited to be going to #EPOP2026 @psaepop.bsky.social in Liverpool to discuss all things election related! If you're at EPOP, join us for the Roundtable on the 10-year Brexit anniversary on Saturday 11:30am with the fabulous @profsob.bsky.social, Ed Fieldhouse & Geoff Evans

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LSE Department of Government @lsegovernment.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's that time of year! September is here and we can't wait to welcome all our new students to LSE 🙌 Head of Department @sarahobolt.bsky.social shares her welcome message and advice for everyone joining us this September. See you all very soon! 😀

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Catherine E. de Vries @catherinedevries.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

AfD’s huge gains in Saxony-Anhalt are the latest in a series of far-right electoral gains across Europe, while mainstream parties are struggling. 2027 brings major elections in 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇪🇸🇵🇱 Europe is heading towards a political stress test. How does this matter for the EU’s ability to act? 🧵 1/10

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Ruth Dassonneville @rdassonneville.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Got to read two *fantastic* new books for #APSA2026! Want to know more? On Thursday, join the discussion of @jaeheejung.bsky.social’s book at 2pm. On Friday, come to the 8am discussion of the latest book of @sarahobolt.bsky.social & James Tilley. It’ll be great!

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Catherine E. de Vries @catherinedevries.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We’re hiring! Poli Sci & IR department at IE University in Madrid is hiring three tenure-track Assistant Professors, starting 1st of September 2027, in: Comparative Politics: lnkd.in/ePDfwjJB International Relations: lnkd.in/eDu5vGTf Political Economy: lnkd.in/eciDukTA 1/3

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📢 LSE Political Theory job opening We’re looking for a political theorist to join us at @lsegovernment.bsky.social - it is an open rank search, so we welcome applications at Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level Reach out with questions & please share widely! jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...

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Assistant/Associate/Professor in Political Theory

Assistant/Associate/Professor in Political Theory, , <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university</p> <p style="margin:...

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Remember to nominate your favorite EPSS paper for this award – nomination deadline coming up on August 31.

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Ryan Jablonski @ryanjablonski.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I just finished a book. The goal is to better understand how foreign aid affects elections and democratic accountability -- something I've been thinking about for a long time now. The book is free to read at cup.org/3U9VVxO.

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Dependency Politics

Cambridge Core - International Economics - Dependency Politics

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Ben Ansell @benansell.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Glad someone senior from the sector is pushing back. Labour MPs need to understand the serious real anger from graduates and the people who produce them. And the dangerous financial situation they have allowed to fester, or indeed worsened, in one of Britain’s leading sectors.

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Labour has harmed universities as much as Trump, London School of Economics head says

LSE vice-chancellor Larry Kramer points to domestic student fees freeze, international student limits and rise in employers’ national insurance

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Huge congratulations to Stephanie @sjrickard.bsky.social for this well-deserved honour! We are lucky to have her as our colleague in the LSE Department of Government! 👇

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🏆 🏆 🏆 Nominations open for EPSS Best Conference Paper Award 🏆 🏆 🏆 The EPSS Best Conference Paper recognizes an outstanding paper that was presented at the EPSS conference in the previous year. Nomination deadline: 31 August 2026. Deadline: 31 August 2026 Submission Link: lnkd.in/eqgE_pc8

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

📖 A new BJPolS article in which we develop and test the concept of ‘partisan intolerance’ - the gap between a person’s willingness to interfere with contentious activities by in-partisans versus the same activities by out-partisans - and we find high levels of partisan intolerance in the UK 👇

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Public Opinion Analytics Lab (POAL) @poalab.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The report from our EPSS 2026 roundtable, Protecting Democracy in the Age of AI, is now available! The discussion covered the latest on how generative and agentic AI impact democratic processes, and the risks and opportunities for representation and policymaking Read here: www.poal.co.uk/events/

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The next #EPSS conference will be in Copenhagen from 24-26 June 2027. The call for papers will be out in early fall and you can find all information here: epssnet.org/2027-copenha...

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EPSS 2026 Conference | June 18–20 | ICC Belfast, UK

Join top political scientists for the EPSS 2026 Annual Conference in Belfast. Submit papers, attend panels, and network with fellow researchers.

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Overall, we had 1460 registered conference participants from 305 universities/institutions and 43 countries. Panels were well attended, with an average of 26 people per panel (median = 20).

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Three weeks ago, the inaugural @epssnet.bsky.social conference took place in Belfast. The enthusiasm, active participation and support from the community made this conference a huge success.

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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨 🔟 Marking 10 years since the EU referendum, we've got a new report on the UK-EU relationship 🔦 It highlights ‘stark divide’ between the economic impact of Brexit and the govt.’s proposed response 🪜And sets out a ‘staircase’ of options for the future 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ten-y...

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LSE Department of Government @lsegovernment.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

New blog post 📢 'How has Brexit shaped our future?' Ten years on from the UK's EU referendum, our students share their perspectives on Brexit's legacy and how it has impacted their lives. Read the blog here 👇 blogs.lse.ac.uk/government/2...

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How has Brexit shaped our future? - LSE Government Blog

Ten years on from the UK’s EU Referendum, our students give their perspectives on the legacy of Brexit. “Sovereignty pursued in isolation can reduce real influence” Brexit has shaped our future by wea...

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Politics_Oxford @politicsoxford.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We caught up with Professor James Tilley about his new co-authored book Tribal Politics: How Brexit Divided Britain, marking 10 years since the Brexit vote. He explained to us how the referendum acted as a pivotal moment, triggering the formation of new, remarkably resilient, political identities.

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

After six consecutive Oxford-educated Prime Ministers, Britain may finally see some real diversity in the top job: a Cambridge-educated Andy Burnham

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Paul Kelly @pjthinker.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Before Andy Burnham goes off and does something he regrets he should read my Against Post-Liberalism @politybooks.bsky.social and not tack to the populist right - also useful is @sarahobolt.bsky.social Tribal Politics both from @lsegovernment.bsky.social

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

📣 On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote, listen to this excellent BBC R4 programme by James Tilley @politicsoxford.bsky.social on how Brexit created two new political tribes: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 4 - Currently, Ten Years After Brexit: Tribal

Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, how tribal thinking created two new identities.

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

What a wonderful few days in Belfast for #EPSS2026 and what a fantastic community! Thank you to everyone who joined the conference with such enthusiasm A special thanks to @simonhix.bsky.social @kenbenoit.bsky.social @macartan.bsky.social & the rest of the EPSS Council for making it all possible

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

We invite you all to EPSS Mingle With Drinks at the Ulster Museum today at 17-19.30. No registration of tickets needed. It's a great way to celebrate the successful first EPSS conference together! 1/2

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

📣 Looking forward to this #EPSS2026 Roundtable today Brexit Turns 10: Tribes, Treaties, Trajectories 13:30-15:10| Hall 1A (ICC) With a great panel: John Garry @sarahagemann.bsky.social @anandmenon.bsky.social James Tilley

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🌉Evening programme: 🗳️EPSS Annual General Meeting 18:20-18:50, Hall 1A (ICC) 🏆EPSS Prize-Giving and President's Keynote Address 19:00-19:40, Hall 1A (ICC) 🥂EPSS Reception 19:40-21:00, Halls1B-1D (ICC)

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LSE Review of Books @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

NEW: Ten years after the Brexit vote, Britain is still divided. Tribal Politics by @sarahobolt.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social and James Tilley @ox.ac.uk argues that the referendum forged two issue-based identities, Leavers & Remainers, that continue to shape UK politics. Read an extract 👇

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Ten years after the Brexit vote, Britain is still divided - LSE Review of Books

Ten years after the Brexit, Tribal Politics by Sara Hobolt & James Tilley argues that it forged two opposing political identities that continue to shape the UK

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Many thanks to our two outgoing #EPSS Council members - @sopro.bsky.social and @markkayser.bsky.social - and welcome to our two new elected Council members @argohdes.bsky.social and @anjaneundorf.bsky.social!

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing outgoing #EPSS president @sarahobolt.bsky.social, who was not only instrumental to creating EPSS, but also sheparded it so successfully through its first year. And equally huge thanks to incoming EPSS president @simonhix.bsky.social for his fabulous leadership!

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Zach Dickson @zachdickson.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Heading to Belfast for #EPSS2026 and presenting two new papers I'm excited about. Say hi if you're around, or drop me an email if you'd like to chat over coffee ☕

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Welcome to Belfast! 🎉Tonight marks the informal start of #EPSS2026! Before the conference officially opens, there are two great ways to ease in.

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Arrived in Belfast for #EPSS2026 - and I’m super excited to catch up with everyone and kick off the very first @epssnet.bsky.social conference!

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

☕ Women’s Coffee Break @ #EPSS2026 Connect • Chat • Network Taking a break between panels? Join us for a relaxed coffee break. 📅 Friday, 19 June 🕚 11:00 AM 📍 The Pocket 68 Upper Church Lane #Belfast We look forward to seeing you there! #ESS2026 #WomenInAcademia #CoffeeBreak #EssexSummerSchool

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Philip Cowley @philipjcowley.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

If you liked this, then a) read the book, and b) you can listen to James talking about the rise of the Brexit tribes on Sunday: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 4 - Currently, Ten Years After Brexit: Tribal

Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, how tribal thinking created two new identities.

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Katjana Gattermann @kgattermann.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Looking forward to the 1st @epssnet.bsky.social conference in Belfast this week! #EPSS2026 @kenbenoit.bsky.social & I organise the Political Communication Section covering 17 panels & a wide range of exciting and highly topical subjects. Do come along 😀⬇️ Full programme: tinyurl.com/47eu732s

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Philip Cowley @philipjcowley.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

My contribution to the Brexit 10-year anniversary industry. www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

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The Professor Will See You Now: Tribal politics

Lessons in political science. This week: tribal politics

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I'm grateful to @iandunt.bsky.social for kindly asking me to write a guest post for is great Substack You can read it here if you are interested in the long afterlife of Brexit 👇

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LSE Department of Government @lsegovernment.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🔍10 years after #Brexit — what’s changed? We marked the anniversary with the event 'Ten years on: Brexit and Britain's political future'. It brought together an expert panel to explore Brexit's enduring impacts on political identities and Britain's place in the world. Thanks to all who joined!

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Image of panel at LSE public event 'Ten years on: Brexit and Britain's political future', featuring Professor Anand Menon, and Professor Tony Travers.

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 14/06/2026

Early projections on Sunday showed Swiss voters had rejected a proposal to cap the country’s population at 10mn people, delivering a surprise defeat to a rightwing initiative that had appeared neck and neck in opinion polls until just days before the vote ft.trib.al/X3a0hqp

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Sarah Kay @k-interarma.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Aerial PARTIAL view of the anti racist, anti fascist crowd in Belfast right now. City Hall to the left for scale. This - this is the real Belfast. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

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LSE European Institute @lse-ei.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

In our new #Brexit episode, we spoke with Professor @sarahobolt.bsky.social, previously at the LSE European Institute and now Head of @lsegovernment.bsky.social, who draws on her new book to explain the impact on British party politics. 👉 www.lse.ac.uk/european-ins... youtube.com/shorts/xQ0PL...

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Sara Hobolt on how Brexit has impacted British party politics

YouTube video by LSE European Institute

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Anita Gohdes @argohdes.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

let's get a hashtag going! #EPSS2026 ?

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Heading to the #EPSSBelfast conference next week? The EPSS Diversity Committee has organized several events to make this a welcoming space for everyone. Quick thread on what's happening and when 👇

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EPOP @psaepop.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Registration for #EPOP2026 in Liverpool (17-19 September) is now open!! The deadline to sign-up is 5 August, with early bird rates available until mid-July. For full information, please see the conference website: www.liverpool.ac.uk/politics/eve...

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

📣 LSE event marking the 10 year anniversary of Brexit 📣 Looking forward to tonight's @lsegovernment.bsky.social event with a great panel reflecting on how Brexit has transformed British politics and Britain’s place in the world Free public event 👇 www.lse.ac.uk/events/brexi...

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Brexit and Britain’s political future | Democracy and global relationships

6.30pm Mon 8 June | Lord Elliot, Professor Anand Menon, Professor Tony Travers | Ticket Required | Free public event at LSE

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LSE Department of Government @lsegovernment.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We've been ranked second for politics in the UK Complete University Guide 2027! 🎉🎓 Maybe we're biased, but if you want to #studypolitics, learn from world leading experts, with a front row seat to UK politics and everything that a truly global city like #London has to offer, LSE is hard to beat 👍

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