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  1. Photo: Student selecting journal

    ISA appoints Sheffield academics as new Theory editors

    Professor Jonathan Joseph and Dr. Inanna Hamati-Ataya have been selected by the Theory Section of the International Studies Association to serve as the new Theory editors of its Compendium Project.

    Categorised under: Research
  2. SPERI logo

    Professor David Marquand in Conversation

    Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute is delighted to announce an event, 'Professor David Marquand in Conversation', which will take place on 22 November.

    Categorised under: SPERI and Debate
  3. Photo: Simon Bulmer

    Top article of decade by Sheffield Head of Department

    An article by Head of Department Professor Simon Bulmer has been voted the best article of the decade 1982-1991 by the Journal of Common Market Studies.

    Categorised under: Research and Debate
  4. Photo: Elmfield building

    Fifteen new appointments mark change at Sheffield Politics

    The Department of Politics has made a large number of appointments to expand its teaching portfolio and range of research specialisms.

    Categorised under: Appointments
  5. Photo: Professor Matthew Flinders and Sir Menzies Campbell

    Into the arena: Defending politics at the Edinburgh International Book Festival

    Professor Matthew Flinders recently appeared with Sir Menzies Campbell at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, to discuss democratic politics and the anti-political environment.

    Categorised under: Debate
  6. Photo: Nicola Phillips

    Visiting Fellowships for Nicola Phillips

    Professor Nicola Phillips will be spending September at the Australian National University, participating in research activities on the topics of unfree labour, migration and trafficking.

    Categorised under: Research and Debate
  7. Photo: Alasdair Cochrane

    Rex and the City

    In the latest edition of The Philosophers Magazine, Dr Alasdair Cochrane reviews the book Zoopolis: A Political Theory of Animal Rights by Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka.

    Categorised under: Debate
  8. Two students by the Information Commons building

    A-Level Results 2012

    Congratulations to students joining us in September 2012! Information for applicants.

    Categorised under: Undergraduate study
  9. Photo: Matthew Flinders

    Democratic Realism: why messy is good

    Professor Matthew Flinders' latest post in the Oxford University Press blog, 'Democratic Realism', looks at the 'politics of pessimism' and why the imperfection of democracy can be a good thing.

    Categorised under: Debate
  10. Photo: Katharine Dommett

    New research collaboration focuses on austerity

    Researchers at the Universities of Sheffield, Birmingham and Southern California are working together on a new three-year project to examine the effect of austerity measures on the role of the state.

    Categorised under: Research
  11. Photo: Dr Inanna Hamati-Ataya

    Research award for IR scholarship project

    Dr Inanna Hamati-Ataya has been awarded an EU Marie Curie career development research award for her forthcoming project, ‘A Sociology of International Relations Scholars and Scholarship in the UK’.

    Categorised under: Research
  12. Photo: Research student

    Post-doctoral opportunities

    We are looking for outstanding early career researchers to work with us. A range of fellowships and grants are available to fund your research in Politics.

    Categorised under: Research and Employment and funding opportunities
  13. Professor Martin Smith advises MPs on ‘parallel civil service’ risk

    Professor Martin Smith gave evidence to the Commons Public Administration Select Committee on the use of special advisors.

    Categorised under: Parliament and Debate
  14. Book review by Matthew Flinders

    This month’s Times Higher Education features a book review by the Department’s Professor Matthew Flinders.

    Categorised under: Debate
  15. Colin Hay on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Listen to Professor Colin Hay on the future of the Eurozone.

    Categorised under: Debate