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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.
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PhD Studentship in Animals and Social Justice
The Department is offering a PhD research opportunity in animals and social justice, in partnership with the Centre for Animals and Social Justice (CASJ). This will give an outstanding social sciences Master’s graduate the opportunity to pursue research around the political representation of animals in general (UK-focused), or one of the specific animal policy areas of: agriculture, science, captivity (e.g. zoos, circuses) and wildlife.
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British Constitution
A new blog post by Matthew Flinders about the Bristish constitution is available since the 3rd of April. The whole post could be found in this address http://blog.oup.com/2013/04/british-constitution-politics-governance/
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Alasdair Cochrane on ABC Radio
Dr Alasdair Cochrane was interview on Monday 18th of March on ABC radio about the treatment of humans and animals
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Future world leaders exercise powers of persuasion
More than 30 talented school pupils with a passion for politics took part in Sheffield's first ever Model UN Conference where they participated in a simulated United Nations Security Council Committee meeting.
Dr Ross Bellaby, Lecturer in Security Services at the University's Department of Politics, chaired the meeting.
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Nicola Phillips on BBC Breakfast
Professor Nicola Phillips appeared on BBC Breakfast on Sunday 10 March to discuss the issue of human trafficking in the UK.
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Mihaela Gruia involved in the presentation of a new report at the House of Commons
Mihaela Gruia (www.mihaelagruia.com ), our second year Politics and International Relations student, has been actively involved in one of the most interesting projects conducted by the university which focuses on the valuable contribution international students have to the economy and life of Sheffield city.
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Matthew Flinders selected for Public Administration Select Committee
Public Administration Select Committee to take evidence on the future of the civil service
Tuesday 5 March 2013, 10:00am
Committee Room 16Witnesses:
Professor Matthew Flinders, University of Sheffield
Professor Anthony King, University of Essex
Professor the Lord Norton of Louth, University of Hull -
Parliamentary bursaries awarded to dissertation students
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.