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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Alumni Spotlight | Austin Gregory From the US to Taiwan, Dublin, and Vienna: Austin Gregory (MA International Relations 2025) shares why he chose UCD SPIRe and how his studies transformed his perspective on global affairs. 🎓 Read the full interview: www.ucd.ie/alumni/q-alu...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📣Job Opportunities: Applications are open for 2 permanent Assistant Professor/Lecturer positions in Politics & International Relations. 🔗 Details & Application: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport... ⏰ Closing Date: 9 November 2026 (12:00 noon Irish time) 🗓️ Start Date: 30 August 2027

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Yesterday, Prof Aidan Regan gave a talk for the SPIRe seminar series titled "Winner-Takes-All: Corporate Tax Erosion and Wealth Concentration in the United States." The SPIRe seminar series continues throughout the term 👇 www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We have an extra helper on site to get us through another busy week! 🐶🐾 🗓️ Wed 23: SPIRe Seminar by Prof Aidan Regan ucd.ie/spire/newsan... 🗓️ Thu 24: • Final Master's grades released (2025–26 cohort) • Internship Workshop for current Master's students (4 pm)

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

SPIRe Newsletter 2026 is now live! Read our latest event reports, upcoming event info, and more. www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our SPIRe Outreach Initiative recently introduced DEIS school pupils to the study of Politics & International Relations! Interested in bringing this initiative to your school? We’d love to connect with you. 📖 Read the full report & get in touch: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Why do some new democracies transition peacefully, while others descend into criminal wars? This book, "Accountability Shock: Why Transitional Justice Prevents Criminal Wars in New Democracies" (Guillermo Trejo, Lucia Tiscornia, Juan Albarracin, CUP 2026), offers an answer.

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Out now! 📄 "When Illness Becomes Debt: Catastrophic Health Expenditures and Financial Distress—Evidence From India's Healthcare System" Co-authored by our PhD student Neha Parikh and Dr. Krishna Vadlamannati. 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING! Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow 💼 Part-Time (0.6 FTE) | Fixed-Term through March 2030 📚 Focus: Defence industrial policy, procurement & security governance ⏰ Deadline: 18 August at 12:00 Apply here👇 my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

From imagination to action 💡🌍 Looking back at #DSA2026, Prof Supriya Garikipati & Dr Caitiona Dowd reflect on how plenaries by Kaushik Basu, Naila Kabeer & Mark Graham built a powerful case for reimagining development. Read their reflections 👇 www.devstud.org.uk/2026/07/17/f...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The Centre for Sustainable Development is pleased to announce that Dr Caitriona Dowd and Professor Supriya Garikipati have been appointed guest editors of a forthcoming special issue of the Journal of Development Studies, dedicated to the theme of Reimagining Development.

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

DSA2026 begins today at University College Dublin, opening three and a half days of academic and policy dialogue under the theme Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World.

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Our colleague Prof Supriya Garikipati and her co-author just published a new opinion piece: "Digital financial inclusion works for women in India only when it is socially embedded." Read it here: gender.cgiar.org/news/digital...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

On the latest @irishtimes.com Inside Politics podcast, our colleague Aidan Regan identifies a trap in modern democratic politics. 🎧 Listen here: www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/ins...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The MSc Sustainable Development (Online) Webinar is back! Join Programme Director Prof Patrick Paul Walsh for our summer series starting Friday, 12 June. 🗓️ Every second Friday at 1:00 pm 🎓 All prospective & incoming students welcome! 💻Register here shorturl.at/gX9cR

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Job Opportunity: 💼We’re hiring a temporary Teaching Fellow in International Political Economy 🌍📈 ⏳ Fixed-term until 30 June 2027. ⏰ Closes: 12:00 noon (Irish time), 11 June. Apply here 👇 my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

🚨 New research alert! Our colleague Dr Krishna Vadlamannati and his co-author have just published a new paper in World Development. "Unintended Consequences of Externally Aided Projects on Fiscal Transfers: A Subnational Study of India" Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that our colleague Stephanie Dornschneider-Elkink and her co-author are winners of this year's Will H. Moore Award from the Peace Science Society (International)! 🏆 Read the full article here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... Comhghairdeas leat, Steffi 🙌

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

New report launch! 🚨 Research Ireland-funded project led by Caitriona Dowd (SPIRe) reveals a vital truth: gendered food justice cannot wait until after the peace. 3 years | 5 countries | 3 continents Read the full synthesis report: 👉 genderhungerpeace.com #FoodSecurity

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy Friday and happy long weekend! Our Graduate Taught Administrator, Yuko, was nominated for the College Principal’s Award for excellence in service. Thank you to our @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social colleagues for recognising the vital contributions of both professional and academic staff.

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

📢 Job Opportunity: We are hiring a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in European Comparative Politics (Temporary Fixed Term 3 Years) 🗓️ Closing Date: 12pm, 19 May 2026 Apply here: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport... #AcademicJobs #Politics #UCD

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

How does political competition drive fuel taxes? ⛽️ Check out this new article by Dr Krishna Vadlamannati: "Price wars: Political competition and fuel taxes in subnational India." Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #PoliticalEconomy #India

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🧑‍🎓 We are delighted to announce that the new MSc Human Rights Scholarship scheme is now open for the September 2026 intake, thanks to a generous donation from an alumnus. Scholarship Value: A full fee remission (for both EU and non-EU students).

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓Masters Webinar for prospecive students and offer holders – 12pm on Wednesday 15 April. Meet our Programme Directors, students, and alumni to learn about our programmes and career outcomes. Join the live Q&A! Register here: www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/st...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The Observer Effect Podcast: A Fair Society: Why Aidan Regan is focused on wealth inequality Organised Crime and Violent Policing: Why Lucia Tiscornia investigates transitional justice 🎧 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4ysNczV...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Happy Friday! SPIRe Masters Graduate Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications! We are also delighted to announce the new MSc Human Rights Scholarship scheme - further details will follow. For news and updates, check out: www.ucd.ie/spire/

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

It was wonderful meeting so many prospective students yesterday! 👋 We’ll be hosting more online events for offer holders & prospective students: 🔹15 April: Graduate Taught Webinar 🔹29 & 30 April: Programme Director Talks + Q&A session. Further details will follow.

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

UCD Postgraduate Open Day 🎓 🗓️12-5 pm, Tuesday 24 February 🏛️O'Reilly Hall Register here 👇 www.ucd.ie/graduateadmi... It’s the perfect chance to chat with staff and current students about our wide range of study options. #UCD #Postgrad #Politics #InternationalRelations

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Congratulations to our colleague, Dr Alexander Dukalskis @alexdukalskis.bsky.social on receiving the UCD Dean of Graduate Studies Award for Excellence in Doctoral Supervision! 🏆🎓 www.ucd.ie/graduatestud... Comhghairdeas leat, a Alex 🙌

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

📢 A New Article📄 "The political business cycle of petroleum taxes: An analysis of Indian states" by Assoc Professor Krishna Vadlamannati Link: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh! We are closed from 24 December and reopen on 2 January. 🎄 Applications for January-start postgraduate courses will close in mid-January. 🎄 Applications for two PhD scholarship schemes will close on 30 Jan & 6 Feb. 👉 www.ucd.ie/spire/

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Why does it seem like good government is so hard to deliver? A new module for our students tackled these questions by bringing policy makers and shapers into the classroom. More details about the guests and module: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan... @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

📢 SPIRe Newsletter Autumn 2025 issue has just been published! This issue includes "Lucía Tiscornia receives ERC starting grant", "NUI Awards an Honorary Doctorate to Maurice Manning", "Elizabeth Meehan Prize for Dawn Walsh" and more! www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

SPIRe held an award ceremony on December 3 to recognise our top students🥇 A huge congratulations to the winners for such a significant achievement! 🙌 Maith sibh! Winners and the criteria 👇 www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

📢 New research out! Based on a thesis by former MA International Development student (2022-23) Derek Nolan and his supervisor, Krishna Vadlamannati. Derek is an Economist with the Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth, Gov. of Ireland. doi.org/10.1111/sjpe... #Research

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Interested in the MA/MSc International Relations, Politics & Data Science, Human Rights, Gender, International Development, European Politics, Conflict Studies, Political Theory, Political Economy, etc.? 🗓️ Wed, Nov 26 | 3:30 pm. We hope to see you there! www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/st...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Information session on careers in the Political Risk Consulting industry for our current students: - What the Political Risk Consulting job entails - What skills are needed - Where to look for opportunities Interested? Please contact Dr Krishna Vadlamannati directly at krishna.vadlamannati@ucd.ie.

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Applications are open for two UCD Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarships💫 It covers: ☑️ Tuition fees (up to the non-EU rate) ☑️ A yearly stipend of €25,000 ☑️ An annual research budget of €4,000 Deadline: 6 February 2026 @elisaadamico.bsky.social www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Join us for UCD Open Day this Saturday, 8 November!🤩 Our current students and staff will be there to answer all your questions. We hope to see you there! Tá súil againn tú a fheiceáil ag Lá Oscailte UCD. ucdopenday.ie

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Applications are now open for the UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship 2026. Closing Date: 30 January 2026 ✔️Covers full fees (EU and Non-EU) ✔️Provides a living stipend of €25,000 per year for up to four years ✔️Is open to EU and non-EU applicants 👇 www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Great session at the PSAI Workshop on Methods in Political Theory last Friday! Huge thanks to Professor Jonathan Floyd (University of Bristol) for leading a fascinating discussion on research methods. Read more: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Co. Here Launch: A new EU-funded project that is reimaging refugee integration Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth Thursday 2 October 2025 5.30 – 7.30pm Registration and Further Information ⬇️ www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

UCD Centre for Sustainable Development hosted the conference, which was co-organised with the African Development Bank and supported by Irish Aid and Research Ireland. Read more⬇️ www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

We hope your first academic week went brilliantly! We have fantastic news to share – SPIRe has been awarded the Athena Swan Ireland Silver Award! 🏆🎖️🥳🙌 Enjoy your weekend!

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

PhD Student, Jambo Ramadhani, Awarded Biannual College Research Funding 👏🙌 Title: "Public Policy and Local Climate Adaptation: A Case Study of Drought Response Strategies in Monduli District, Northern Tanzania" Read More: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan... @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

SPIRe Warmly Welcomes Our New Colleagues: Dr Elisa d’Amico, Dr Nikita Khokhlov (Ad Astra Fellows) and Dr Farsan Ghassim (Assistant Professor)🤗 www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

📢Two Research Assistant Positions in Corruption Studies: Call for Applications from SPIRe PhD and Master's Students Start Date: As soon as possible Duration: 20 hours per week for no more than 13 weeks Applications close on Friday 27 June www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

"Measure economic growth in cities and regions as well as nationally" argues a new paper in Socio-Economic Review by Professor Aidan Regan @aidanregan.bsky.social www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Dr Elifcan Çelebi will deliver the Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture at Maynooth University on Monday May 12 at 4PM. She will reflect on Turkey's political turmoil, exploring authoritarianism amid economic recession, its resilience, and ongoing protests. Register here: shorturl.at/uqjhU

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