The University of Sheffield
Department of Politics

Department of Politics News

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    Animal Experimentation Investigated in New Book From Honorary Research Fellow

    Dr Dan Lyons is preparing for the launch of his new book that investigates the evolution of British animal research policy-making.

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    Professor Andrew Geddes Receives Academician Status

    Professor Andrew Geddes is named among a number of leading social scientists who have been awarded the title of Academician by the Academy of Social Sciences.

  3. Department of Politics Appoints Three Visiting Professors

    The Department of Politics has appointed three distinguished visiting professors to play a leading role as external ambassadors for the Department and provide support in its development.

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    Animal Welfare vs. Animal Rights: A False Dichotomy

    Dr Alasdair Cochrane questions whether there is a distinction between animal welfare and animal rights in latest blog post for the Centre for Animals and Social Justice (CASJ).

  5. Congratulations to our Undergraduate Departmental Prize Winners

     We would like to congratulate to all our undergraduate departmental prize winners of 2013

  6. "Shrinking the State" article in Daily Mail

    Some interest generated by the "shrinking the state" group lead by Professor Matthew Flinders.

  7. David Blunkett at Politics Graduation

    Last week Rt Hon Mr David Blunkett was the main guest in our Politics Graduation Ceremony, click on the link to see some pictures and comments about the event.

  8. Sheffield Students and Staff Involved in New Network on Animal Protection

    Link about a postgraduate network that promotes animal protection debate

  9. New Post by Matthew Flinders

    You can read the new blog post by Matthew Flinders that was originally published on the OUPO site.

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    The conversation with Matthew Flinders

    A new journalism project featuring content from the sharpest academic minds. The Conversation UK is a pilot site, and we welcome your feedback. Sign up to our daily newsletter here.

    Read the last entry by Matthew Flinders.

  11. British Council Scholarship for Excellence

    Level 1 student has been awarded the British Council Scholarship for Excellence. Her studies abroad will be supported by funds in the region of £4000.

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    Foolish, but no fool: Boris Johnson and the art of politics

    A post in Oxford University Press's blog by Matthew Flinders.

  13. Vice Chancellor's Fellowship

    The Department of Politics has secured a prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship for Genevieve LeBaron.

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    Professor Matt Flinders recognised at ESRC Impact Champion Awards

    The prize celebrates outstanding ESRC research and success in collaborative working, partnerships, engagement and knowledge exchange activities that have led to significant impact.