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  1. 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.

  2. Matthew Flinders

    Foolish, but no fool: Boris Johnson and the art of politics

    A post in Oxford University Press's blog by Matthew Flinders.

  3. Vice Chancellor's Fellowship

    The Department of Politics has secured a prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship for Genevieve LeBaron.

  4. Matthew Flinders

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. Matthew Flinders

    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/

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Mihaela Gruia

    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.

  11. Matthew Flinders

    Matthew Flinders selected for Public Administration Select Committee

    Public Administration Select Committee to take evidence on the future of the civil service

    Tuesday 5 March 2013, 10:00am
    Committee Room 16

    Witnesses:

    Professor Matthew Flinders, University of Sheffield
    Professor Anthony King, University of Essex
    Professor the Lord Norton of Louth, University of Hull

  12. Parliamentary bursaries awarded to dissertation students


  13. Photo: Matthew Flinders

    Matthew Flinders shortlisted for Political Book Awards 2013

    Professor Matthew Flinders' book, Defending Politics, has been shortlisted for the Political Book Awards 2013.

    Categorised under: Research and Debate
  14. Photo: Nicola Phillips

    Nicola Phillips new Vice-Chair of British International Studies Association

    Nicola Phillips has been confirmed as the new Vice-Chair and Chair-elect of the British International Studies Association (BISA).

    Categorised under: Research