Research themes

Our world-leading research is organised into a number of themes and areas.

Politics and International Relations

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Environmental politics 
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Governance and public policy 
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International relations 
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Political economy 
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Political theory 

Sociological Studies

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Bodies, wellbeing and lifecourse 
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Everyday life and critical diversities 
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Science technology & medicine in society 
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Social inequalities and social ordering