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Department of Politics and International Relations

We are one of the top-ranked departments for the study of politics worldwide, and have an exceptional reputation for research. We have over fifty specialists in the key areas of politics and international relations who all contribute to our thriving research environment.

Welcome to Politics and International Relations at Sheffield

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Kurdish Studies Conference 2024 to be held in Sheffield

We are happy to announce that registration is now open for the second Kurdish Studies Conference organised by LSE and the University of Sheffield on Wednesday 22 - Thursday 23 May 2024.

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Four trends you’ll see in online election campaigns this year

Over the past decade, social media has become an essential component of election campaigns. But in 2024, the options seem endless. With a record number of elections taking place around the world, how will digital campaigning look different this year?
Student Rhi, MP Nigel Huddleston, and students from blackminster middle school

Politics student takes her studies into the community with MP school visit

Rhiannon Mcquone from the department, worked with Evesham MP to create an interactive session for the pupils at Blackminster Middle School

Evesham Observer
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The Warrender Lecture 2023/24: Global Justice and the Biodiversity Crisis

Join us for our upcoming Warrender Lecture with Professor Chris Armstrong, Professor in Political Theory at the University of Southampton.

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The Department of Politics and International Relations
University of Sheffield
The Modular Teaching Village
C/o The Wave
2 Whitham Road
Sheffield
S10 2SJ

+44 114 222 1700

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