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Department of Politics News

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    Matthew Flinders shortlisted for Political Book Awards 2013

    Professor Matthew Flinders' book, Defending Politics, has been shortlisted for the Political Book Awards 2013.

    Categorised under: Research and Debate
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    Nicola Phillips new Vice-Chair of British International Studies Association

    Nicola Phillips has been confirmed as the new Vice-Chair and Chair-elect of the British International Studies Association (BISA).

    Categorised under: Research
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    Professor David Marquand in Conversation

     If you missed the event 'Professor David Marquand in Conversation' organised by Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute on 22nd of November you have got the opportunity to have a look at our video of the event.

    Categorised under: SPERI
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    Inquisitive researchers discover intriguing world of social science

    Members of staff and 12 of our undergraduate students ran a series of schools workshops in early November to introduce young people to social science.

    Categorised under: Debate
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    Politics graduates share career insights

    Graduates of the Department of Politics advised first year students on employability skills at a unique event on 24 October.

    Categorised under: Employment and funding opportunities and Undergraduate study
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    Alasdair Cochrane on badger cull policy

    Dr Alasdair Cochrane discusses the UK Government's policy on badger culling and the legal status of animals.

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    Matthew Flinders awarded Sam Aaronovitch Memorial Prize

    Professor Matthew Flinders has been awarded the Sam Aaronovitch Memorial Prize for his work on the Big Society.

    Categorised under: Research and Debate
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    Politics Society Events, October 2012

    Details of Film for Thought and Careers events this month, hosted by PolSoc.

    Categorised under: Postgraduate study, Employment and funding opportunities, Debate and Undergraduate study
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    University of Sheffield makes Parliamentary history

    Department of Politics launches first ever undergraduate module that is formally accredited and co-taught by the House of Commons.

    Categorised under: Parliament and Undergraduate study
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    Department of Politics Graduate School Commencement Lecture 2012

    Professor Andrew Dobson, University of Keele will deliver this year's Commencement Lecture on 25 October 2012.

    Categorised under: Debate
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    Student-led Politics journal out now

    The third issue of Metis, the journal of IPPR@universities, is out now, edited by a Sheffield research student.

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    Politics Brought To Life: Short Films

    Find out more about Politics at Sheffield through these short films about our courses.

    Categorised under: Postgraduate study, Debate and Undergraduate study
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    New publications by Sheffield academics

    Three academics from the Department of Politics have recently published new books.

    Categorised under: Research
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    ISA appoints Sheffield academics as new Theory editors

    Professor Jonathan Joseph and Dr. Inanna Hamati-Ataya have been selected by the Theory Section of the International Studies Association to serve as the new Theory editors of its Compendium Project.

    Categorised under: Research