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Festival of Debate

Academics from the Department of Politics and International Relations among lineup for the Festival of Debate

Prof Kate Dommett, Dr Junyan Zhu and Dr Patricia Nabuco Martuscelli will be taking part in the Festival of Debate, speaking about their research into the impact of technology on public debate and the empowerment of migrant women living in Sheffield.
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The Beastly Business Project releases new short films

On World Wildlife Day 2023 The Beastly Business Project releases a collection of short films addressing 4 key themes of their incredible research.
People crossing Westminster Bridge.

Lessons from History

A new pilot project jointly led by Professor Matthew Flinders at the University of Sheffield and Professor Philip Murphy at the Institute of Historical Research explores how contemporary policymakers can learn from history. 
Warrender lecture 2023 professor lea ypi dignity and historical injustice

Warrender Lecture 2022/23

After two years off, we are very pleased to announce the return of the Annual Warrender Lecture to the Department. The lecture will be held on Wednesday 15 March, 4:30pm - 6:00pm, in Diamond Lecture Theatre 2, with this year's guest lecturer Lea Ypi!
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Veganism: Why we should see it as a political movement

New research from Professor Alasdair Cochrane discusses why we should see Veganuary as a political movement, rather than a dietary choice in a new article for The Conversation.

| The Conversation
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Why 2023 is a make-or-break year for Keir Starmer’s Labour party

Professor Matthew Flinders examines what the Labour Party and Keir Starmer need to do this year in order to win the next general election which is set to take place in 2024.

| The Conversation
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New podcast: Women at War and its Aftermath

This new podcast based on research from Dr Hanna Ketola, Postdoctoral Researcher here at the University of Sheffield, explores the stories of women who fight and mobilise for what they believe in.

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International Relations and Politics Graduate recognised as a Highly Commended Entrant in the Global Undergraduate Awards

BA International Relations and Politics graduate Aisha Mahal was entered in the Politics and International Relations category of the Global Undergraduate awards for her outstanding undergraduate academic work.​