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Democratic Realism: why messy is good
Professor Matthew Flinders' latest post in the Oxford University Press blog, 'Democratic Realism', looks at the 'politics of pessimism' and why the imperfection of democracy can be a good thing.
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New research collaboration focuses on austerity
Researchers at the Universities of Sheffield, Birmingham and Southern California are working together on a new three-year project to examine the effect of austerity measures on the role of the state.
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Research award for IR scholarship project
Dr Inanna Hamati-Ataya has been awarded an EU Marie Curie career development research award for her forthcoming project, ‘A Sociology of International Relations Scholars and Scholarship in the UK’.
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Post-doctoral opportunities
We are looking for outstanding early career researchers to work with us. A range of fellowships and grants are available to fund your research in Politics.
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Professor Martin Smith advises MPs on ‘parallel civil service’ risk
Professor Martin Smith gave evidence to the Commons Public Administration Select Committee on the use of special advisors.
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Book review by Matthew Flinders
This month’s Times Higher Education features a book review by the Department’s Professor Matthew Flinders.
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Colin Hay on BBC Radio 5 Live
Listen to Professor Colin Hay on the future of the Eurozone.
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Politics lecturers win Senate awards for teaching
Two Politics lecturers have received recognition from the Senate Awards for Excellence in Learning & Teaching, a prestigious scheme which aims to recognise University staff and collaborations for excellence.
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Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) Inaugural Conference
Details of the SPERI Inaugural Conference, 'The British Growth Crisis: The Search for a New Model', taking place 16 – 18 July 2012.
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University of Sheffield top of Russell Group and region for student experience
The University of Sheffield has been named top of the Russell Group and top of the Yorkshire and Humberside region by the Times Higher Education Student Survey.
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Undergraduate students win research award
The Department is delighted to announce that three of our second year undergraduate students have made successful applications to the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience scheme, which offers them the chance to undertake “real life” research projects in subject areas that are of special interest.
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Professors speak at Political Studies Association conference
Sheffield professors Matthew Flinders and Colin Hay recently spoke at the annual conference of the Political Studies Association (PSA), which took place from 3-5 April in Belfast.
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Professor Nicola Phillips to join the Department
The department is delighted to announce that Professor Nicola Phillips will join us in May 2012, to take up the position of Chair in Political Economy.
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New Parliamentary Studies module announced on visit by Speaker
During a visit to the University by the Speaker of the House of Commons, Professor Matthew Flinders from the Department of Politics announced the UK’s first Parliamentary studies module accredited by the House of Commons.
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Climate change report video
Research by Professor Andrew Geddes has contributed to a short video on migration and global environmental change.
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