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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🤔 Do policy-makers understand what the public think? 🤔 Or are key foreign policy decisions shaped by misperceptions of public preferences? We welcome Dr Jonathan Monten to the UCL Uncovering Politics podcast. Listen: uncoveringpolitics.com

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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 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 · 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 · 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 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 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 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 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 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

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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

Image advertising the event: A person is working on a desk in a library.

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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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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

How do experiences of violence in war shape ordinary people’s commitment to democratic principles? New paper: Bakke, K. M., Dahl, M., & Rickard, K. (2025). Conflict exposure and democratic values: Evidence from wartime Ukraine. Journal of Peace Research, 62(5), 1376-1392. buff.ly/AqJDJaz

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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

@llschenoni.bsky.social's 'Bringing War Back In' received an Honorable Mention for the Levine Prize at #IPSA2025 🇰🇷 and is now required reading for PhD comps at Waseda University 🇯🇵 🏅 As a Visiting Fellow at IDE-JETRO, he’s also given talks at Hitotsubashi, Kobe, and the U of Tokyo. buff.ly/PV69HL9

Dr Schenoni stands by a statue of Wasada Uni founder Ōkuma Shigenobu

Dr Schenoni stands on Wasada university campus

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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

We’re hiring! A 3-year Postdoc (starting Oct 2025) on an ERC/UKRI-funded project on access to justice and international human rights courts. PhD in Law or Political Science with quantitative methods experience required. Deadline: 4th July. Interviews: Week of 21st July. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Can the law fix injustice without a villain? Structural injustices like climate change or systemic racism aren’t caused by a single bad actor—but law may be key to solving them. Listen to our latest episode with Prof George Letsas: buff.ly/eU0fSXd

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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🎙️ UCL Uncovering Politics 🎙️ - S15 E1: Decision Making In The European Union - with Jonathan Golub and @movadek.bsky.social (and our host @alanrenwick.bsky.social) 👂https://buff.ly/EzosGTs, or wherever you get your podcasts

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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

The work of our department was recognised in an article this week by Joan Barceló et al. Great to see our research impact and publications are keeping us up with our peers. Well done to all of our staff involved 🧑‍💻 Read the article: buff.ly/TQA7FvU

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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

We celebrated International Women's Day on Saturday, and this month marks Women's History Month. It goes without saying that we are extremely grateful and proud of the women who make up our department - from students to staff, and everyone in between - we are working to change the world 💪

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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

😯 Did we get a little sneak peak at Slow Horses series 5 the other week?! Filming took place outside our building all day, but none of us spotted Garry Oldman!

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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day - held in remembrance of the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis and its collaborators during the Holocaust, alongside millions of others killed under Nazi persecution and during later genocides. How can we create a better future? buff.ly/3EiXcL3

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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Ever wondered how to make a genuine impact with your research? Want to ensure that your research approach is equitable and inclusive to the wider community? Join us for this workshop on community engaged research. Register: buff.ly/3BRXhox 20 January 2025 18:00-19:30

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UCL Political Science @uclspp.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

🌟 A big Happy Christmas to everyone celebrating today! We hope you have an amazing day and we'll see you in 2025!! 🌟

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