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"Shrinking the State" article in Daily Mail
Some interest generated by the "shrinking the state" group lead by Professor Matthew Flinders.
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David Blunkett at Politics Graduation
Last week Rt Hon Mr David Blunkett was the main guest in our Politics Graduation Ceremony, click on the link to see some pictures and comments about the event.
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Sheffield Students and Staff Involved in New Network on Animal Protection
Link about a postgraduate network that promotes animal protection debate
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New Post by Matthew Flinders
You can read the new blog post by Matthew Flinders that was originally published on the OUPO site.
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The converstation with Matthew Flinders
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Read the last entry by Matthew Flinders.
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British Council Scholarship for Excellence
Level 1 student has been awarded the British Council Scholarship for Excellence. Her studies abroad will be supported by funds in the region of £4000.
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Foolish, but no fool: Boris Johnson and the art of politics
A post in Oxford University Press's blog by Matthew Flinders.
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Vice Chancellor's Fellowship
The Department of Politics has secured a prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship for Genevieve LeBaron.
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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.
