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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
What is at stake in the upcoming midterms? What could the outcomes mean for the future of American democracy? Katie Pruszynski (Independent Political Analyst), Laurel Rapp (Chatham House), Andy Rudalevige (Bowdoin College), and chair Thomas Gift (UCL) will discuss. Register bit.ly/4hZWG6G
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Among the victims of crime it was found that higher rates of state killing were associated with increased popularity of the president, where less harsh forms of punishment make the president less popular. Read more: tinyurl.com/239363bz #LatinAmerica #governance #democracy
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What would it take to bring peace to the Middle East? We will welcome to the Policy & Practice Seminar Maryam Alemzadeh (Oxford), Sa’ed Atshan (Swarthmore), Alison Killing (Financial Times) and chair Anne Irfan (UCL) to discuss this question. Register here: bit.ly/4y0c5bS
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UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🥛 Dr Johanna Zetterstrom-Sharp (UCL Institute of Archaeology) and Dr JC Niala @jcniala.bsky.social (University of Oxford’s History of Science Museum), are in the new BBC Ideas film: ‘Five surprising things you probably didn’t know about milk’. Check it out 👇 #Milk #BBCIdeas #Archaeology
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Five little-known facts about milk
Is milk good for us? When did we start drinking it? How common is lactose intolerance? Here are five facts about milk.
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UCL Social Data Institute @uclsocialdata.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Of the UCL students that we've taken on board, they are very passionate and they have an excellent work ethic, which we love and is a really, really positive impact on our company." Find out more about the scheme and how to get involved: tinyurl.com/pk7tyjf6 #Internships #politics #Dods #data
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We are happy to announce the first evening in our Policy & Practice seminar series this autumn. We look forward to welcoming Anand Menon (KCL), Alexandra Hall Hall (former British diplomat), Jill Rutter (IfG), Uta Staiger (UCL) and chair Michal Ovádek (UCL). Register here: bit.ly/4wJmp6Z
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
To what extend can news media impact electoral behaviour? In her dissertation, Abigail Lindon (BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics) argues that such impact is conditional within the context of a more diverse media landscape. Read her article on the Student Experts Blog: bit.ly/4zE0cKb
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Many congratulations to @llschenoni.bsky.social! Luis' book ‘Bringing War Back In. Victory, Defeat, and the State in Nineteenth-Century Latin America’, has received the J. David Greenstone Award from the American Political Science Association. Read more: tinyurl.com/y42frvvu #apsa
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'Bringing War Back In' receives its fourth major book award
Dr Luis Schenoni has won the American Political Science Association's J. David Greenstone Award for his book ‘Bringing War Back In. Victory, Defeat, and the State in Nineteenth-Century Latin America'.
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Open justice is understood as the principle that courts should be accessible to all - but what does it mean in practice? Carolina Beresford (MA Human Rights) explored the lived experience of open justice in London’s magistrates’ courts. Read her findings on the SEBS: bit.ly/4ht6vK5
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Marco passed his viva with his dissertation "Dimensions of Discontent: Essays on Economic Insecurity and Far-Right Support in Post-Financial Crisis Europe”. We asked Marco some questions about his thesis, what he enjoyed and what the challenges were. Read his answers here: bit.ly/4x2wUn5
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
How does Narendra Modi use environmental rhetoric to legitimise the BJP's nationalist Hindutva ideology? Devi Sankhla (BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics) analysed his political speeches and found that his rhetoric follows the populist narrative template of time: bit.ly/4wuUQyt
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
SPP-Alumna Sosan Hashimi is a Face of UCL as part of the university's bicentenary! Read this short portray, where she shares her journey from being a lawyer in Kabul to becoming the founder of the charity Beyond Borders Empowerment in London. bit.ly/3TEhNBn
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Turning adversity into action: Sosan Hashimi, lawyer and women’s rights campaigner
Arriving in the UK as a forced migrant, UCL alumna Sosan Hashimi turned her experiences into a mission to empower women and girls through education.
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
How do media in authoritarian countries portray refugees? Anouska Panda (BSc Politics and Intern Relations) analysed state-aligned media outlets in Belarus and Turkey and found that they use refugee discourse to talk about state identity, legitimacy and geopolitical status. bit.ly/4fGiUcu
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
What are the internal and external factors that contributed to the fall of Afghanistan in 2021? Sosan Hashimi (MSc Intern. Public Policy) spoke with former Afghan government officials, UN representatives, US foreign policy experts, and others to find out. bit.ly/4ywKxfv
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UCL Social Data Institute @uclsocialdata.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Not one, not two, but three Senior Promotions💜 Congratulations to Julia Du Pont De Romémont (@uclspp.bsky.social), Caroline Parker (UCL Anthropology), and Igor Tkalec (@uclgeography.bsky.social) on their promotions. Full list: tinyurl.com/35tj2ah8 #Promotions #UCL #SocialData #Celebrate
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Next in our Student Experts Blog Series: Tess Delepierre challenges two assumptions that Western social theory has long applied to Muslim women: that education weakens religious faith, and that feminist consciousness requires secular foundations. Read Tess' article here: bit.ly/4w1rAQc
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“You Don’t Need to Be Semi-nude to Be a Feminist”: Faith, Education, and Women’s Rights in Morocco by Tess Delepierre – UCL PolSci Insights
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We are happy to launch the next round of our Student Experts Blog Series with an article by recent graduate Samuel Pryor: 'A Blessing or a Curse? Chinese Development Finance and Protest Activity in Africa' Read it here: bit.ly/4w6xXld
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A Blessing or a Curse? Chinese Development Finance and Protest Activity in Africa by Samuel Pryor – UCL PolSci Insights
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Fantastic to see Daniel Jones' data visualisation in this @financialtimes.com article! This is a great example of how our internship programme enables students to make tangible contributions while gaining valuable hands-on experience at their host organisations. Find out more: tinyurl.com/pk7tyjf6
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Ministers look at restricting cash payments as disability benefits bill soars
Rise in claims since 2019 has been driven by mental health and neuro-developmental conditions
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
What does this turbulent period in British politics reveal about the fragility of our democracy? On this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, we speak to Professor Meg Russell, who recently stepped down from leading the @conunitucl.bsky.social. #PrimeMinister #Brexit #Constitution #Politics
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Six Prime Ministers and a Brexit: Meg Russell Reflects on British Democracy | UCL Uncovering Politics
This week we reflect on the career and ideas of Professor Meg Russell, one of the UK's leading experts on parliament and constitutional change.
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UCL European Institute @uclei.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
REFERENDUM+10: The Brexit referendum was a one-time event. It's tempting to think that a return referendum will easily reverse the damage it caused. But, as per @albertpweale.bsky.social of @uclspp.bsky.social, nothing could be further from the truth. ucleuropeblog.com/2026/06/23/r...
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REFERENDUM+10: No Great Leap in Reverse | Albert Weale
The Brexit referendum in 2016 was a one-time event with long-lasting and damaging consequences for the UK. It is tempting to think that another one-time event in the form of a return referendum on …
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
On this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, we speak to Kit Rickard, Giovanni Hollenweger, and @kristinmbakke.bsky.social about the tradition of parading in Northern Ireland and its effects on relations between its historically divided communities. 👇 #NorthernIreland #Podcasts #Politics
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The Impact of Parades in Northern Ireland | UCL Uncovering Politics
This week we ask how the tradition of parading in Northern Ireland affects relations between its historically divided communities.
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Tiziano Zgaga @tizianozgaga.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
A great way to conclude my Visiting Research Fellowship @uclspp.bsky.social : presenting my research - funded by the @dfg.de - at the "London Public Policy Day" with colleagues from @ucl.ac.uk, LSE & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Many thanks for the invitation & the valuable feedback! @lmu.de
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
On this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, we speak to Dr Julia De Romémont about a new module on UCL's Master's programmes that teaches students to think rigorously about what conclusions can and cannot be drawn from research. @ucl.ac.uk #Policy #Evidence #HigherEducation #Podcasts #UCL
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Teaching The Use Of Evidence In Policymaking | UCL Uncovering Politics
This week we ask how we can teach future policymakers to use evidence well.
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Some posts promote violence, misinformation, or self-harm. Is removal always the right response? Tune in to this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, where we hear from Jeffrey Howard, Professor of Political Philosophy and Public Policy: buff.ly/SjAsdx3 #SocialMedia #FreeSpeech #Moderation
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
How Do Judges' Personal Views Affect Asylum Rulings? Tune in to this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, where we hear from @benlauderdale.bsky.social, Professor of Political Science, and Judith Spirig, Associate Professor of Political Science at UCL. 🔗 Full episode: tinyurl.com/w8ueumbp
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Why are some authoritarian governments willing to let their citizens know when things go wrong? Tune in to this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, where we hear from Dr Handi Li, Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the UCL Department of Political Science. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2xmajeej #China
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
What are the implications for governments trying to advance climate policy? Tune into this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, where we hear from Jared Finnegan, Lecturer in Public Policy in the UCL Department of Political Science. Full episode: tinyurl.com/4kvct36h @ucl.ac.uk #Climate
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UCL Social Data Institute @uclsocialdata.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
This week⏰ 🔗https://tinyurl.com/soda10y Join us to celebrate of 10 years of connecting organisations with world-class talent and find out more about how our internship programme can help you! Booking is essential: tinyurl.com/soda10y #Interns #events #UCL @ucl.ac.uk
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Should advocates abandon universal rights language in favour of arguments rooted in local traditions and anti-colonial sentiment? Tune in to this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, where we hear from Phillip Ayoub and Adam Harris, both professors in our department: tinyurl.com/2hbv6zm7
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Wishing all who are celebrating a peaceful and auspicious Vesak.
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
In this episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, we explore what it means to treat people with dementia as social equals, with Dr Matilda Carter (@matildacarter.bsky.social), Lecturer in Applied Ethics, and consider the implications for social justice in dementia care. 🔗Listen now: tinyurl.com/249tvacz
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UCL Social Data Institute @uclsocialdata.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
⌛There's still time to book your spot on our Quantitative Text Analysis short course! As advances in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, the ability to analyse text at scale has become a powerful skill across disciplines. Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/bdcrbrea #AI #CV
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UCL Institute of the Americas @uclamericas.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Join us! 🌐Lecture: Corruption, Economic Cycles, and Political Accountability in Latin America Carlos Scartascini is Leader of the Research Department Behavioral Economics Group and Principal Leader at the Inter-American Development Bank 📅 06 May | 14:00 - 16.00 | Room 103, 51 Gordon Square
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
This is a fantastic opportunity for potential partners to find out more about more about @uclsocialdata.bsky.social's internship programme 👇 🔗 tinyurl.com/stcsdi #Internships #Events #UCL #UCL200 @ucl.ac.uk
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Social Data Science Internships: 10 Years of Partnership and Impact
Celebrate 10 years of UCL’s Social Data Science Internship Programme bringing students and organisations together for real-world impact.
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UCL European Institute @uclei.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Tonight - roundtable @uclssees.bsky.social analysing the results & potential impacts of last week's Hungarian elections, drawing on a range of academic and policy expertise. In person and virtual. Chaired by @sherrillstroschein.bsky.social of @uclspp.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
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A turning point for Hungary?
A SSEESing roundtable on the results and implications of the parliamentary elections
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
“This is a serious movement… it’s a generational shift.” @ucl.ac.uk's Dr @sherrillstroschein.bsky.social on Péter Magyar’s election victory, speaking to Bloomberg Television. Watch the full interview ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB9W... #Hungary #Magyar #Orbán #Elections #Politics
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UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
On 5 May, our Deputy Director, @alanrenwick.bsky.social, will be giving the annual Bingham Lecture in Constitutional Studies. He will discuss the 'Westminster vision' and 'Whitehall vision' of the UK constitution. Find out more about this in-person event 👉 www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/events/2026/....
Alan Renwick lecturing in 2023.
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UCL Social Data Institute @uclsocialdata.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Celebrating 10 years of connecting organisations like Dods Political Intelligence with world-class talent 🎉 Discover how hosting an intern from the UCL Social Data Institute can strengthen your team when it counts at our event: tinyurl.com/stcsdi @ucl.ac.uk #UCL200 #Internships #Partnerships
In a quotation box reads: “Our interns joined us during an exceptionally busy period for our team (during the July 2024 UK general election), and having the extra capacity was incredibly helpful and made a significant difference in our ability to conduct research into political candidates and manage requests from clients.” DoDs Political Intelligence. A UCL200 logo sits in the bottom-left corner.
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
How has Germany's Job-Turbo programme impacted employment among refugees? Co-authored by Jens Hainmueller; @moritz-marbach.com; Dominik Hangartner; @niklas-harder.bsky.social; and Ehsan Vallizadeh, read the full paper to find out: tinyurl.com/rlmark #Refugees #Policy @ucl.ac.uk
A map of Germany made up of white dots is on the right hand side with a purple background. Text on the left reads: Refugee Labor Market Integration at Scale: Evidence from Germany's Fast-Track Employment Program. In the bottom left reads: Jens Hainmueller; Moritz Marbach; Domink Hangartner' Niklas Harder' Ehsan Vallizadeh.
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UCL Social Data Institute @uclsocialdata.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
For a decade, our Internship Programme has partnered with organisations across sectors to deliver real-world impact. Join us to celebrate this milestone and discover how you can collaborate with top-tier talent from one of the world’s leading universities. 🔗 Book your spot: tinyurl.com/soda10y
A student is smiling, holding a book with a view of London buildings behind them. Text overlayed reads: Host a student intern from a world top-ten university. In the bottom right-hand corner, there's a UCL 200 logo.
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Have a Happy Passover!
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
📣We are hiring The Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy at UCL is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Public Policy and invites applicants with teaching and research expertise in any area of public policy. Find out more: tinyurl.com/uclppjd #Jobs #Policy @ucl.ac.uk
The UCL Portico building is in the background with a purple tinted filter on in. Text is overlayed, reading: WE ARE HIRING. Lecturer in Public Policy. The UCL Department of Political Science and Public Policy logo is in the bottom left corner.
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
🎙️UCL Uncovering Politics 🎙️ S17 E10: What Will it Take for a Woman to Become President of the United States? With @profrosiecamp.bsky.social and @jonilo.bsky.social Listen to the episode: tinyurl.com/urgeqrhyeq #Podcasts #President #Politics @ucl.ac.uk
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What Will it Take for a Woman to Become President of the United States? | UCL Uncovering Politics
This week we're asking what it will take for a woman to become President of the United States.
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Political Quarterly @politicalquarterly.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Do we need a more expansive understanding of how democratic power should be structured and overseen? New podcast with Daniel Hind produced by @uclspp.bsky.social @alanrenwick.bsky.social in partnership with PQ. 🎧 Listen now:
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Restructuring The Constitution: A Hobbesian Thought Experiment | UCL Uncovering Politics
This week we’re looking at the agenda of constitutional reform. What exactly should that agenda cover, and should it look beyond  government, parliament and courts?
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UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Soon nobody will sit in the House of Lords simply by virtue of their birth. But negotiating this took 18 months. While Lords reform is moving at a snail's pace, new appointments mean the size of the chamber continues to grow. Read more in Monitor 92 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
Lords appointments and reform
The government’s Lords reform plans have continued to move at a snail’s pace, while appointments to the chamber continue unabated.

The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill was first introduced in September 2024. The bill, which covered just one narrow aspect of reform promised in the Labour manifesto – the removal of the hereditary peers – was rushed through the Commons and reached the Lords that November. It completed its Lords passage in July 2025 where, as reported in Monitor 90, it was subject to defeat on its central provision. The Commons overturned the Lords’ position in September 2025. The Commons position was not debated in the Lords for six months, but the bill finally passed on 10 March. This is a historic change, but for such a simple measure took a remarkably long time. The hereditary peers are due to depart at the end of this parliamentary session, expected in May, although some (as discussed below) seem set to remain under a different guise...
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Policy & Practice Seminar, 26 Mar 2026, 18:15 – 19:30 Global Governance and the Rise of a New World Order 🔗 buff.ly/kZLVw35 Join us for a discussion on global power shifts, rising China and fractured institutions! #GlobalGovernance #Politics @ucl.ac.uk
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Global Governance and the Rise of a New World Order
Global power shifts, rising China and fractured institutions: experts debate the future of governance, trade and security.
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Eid-e Nowrooz Mobarak!
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Eid Mubarak!
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Policy & Practice Seminar, 19 Mar 2026, 18:15 – 19:30 "The Postcolonial Academy: Knowledge, Memory, and Liberation" 🔗 buff.ly/BPMsyTb Join us for a panel on universities, empire and postcolonial power, featuring Dr Simukai Chigudu and his upcoming book. #Policy #SimukaiChigudi @ucl.ac.uk
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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Policy & Practice Seminar, 12 Mar 2026, 18:15 – 19:30 "Contesting Equality: LGBTIQ+ Rights, the State, and Democratic Decline" Join us to explore the backlash, state power, and activist resistance across the Global North and South 🔗 buff.ly/pnYAD94 @ucl.ac.uk #Seminars #Politics #LGBTQIA+ #UCL
Two people are shown smiling and embracing each other. Text at the header reads: Policy & Practice Seminar. Contesting Equality: LGBTIQ+ Rights, the State, and Democratic Decline. 12 March 18:15-19:30. 
text overlayed on the image reads: Dr. Rahul Rao, Dr. Jamie Hagen, Anushka Gunawardena, Prof. Phillip Ayoub.
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