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Dr Joanie Willett organised a panel at the Networked regions and cities in times of fragmentation conference

Developing smart, sustainable and inclusive places

Workshop on 'Constituent Power in World Politics'

Held Wednesday 2 May from 9-3pm in Amory 128, this workshop brought together IR staff from Streatham and Tremough to address the broad research theme of 'activist politics'.

Professor Stephen Wilks keynote speaker at Competition Regime for Growth: One Year On Conference

Professor Stephen Wilks was keynote speaker at Newcastle Law School on 13 April 201

Professor Michael Winter and food for thought

Professor Michael Winter spoke about food security at the “Food for thought 2012" conference.

Dario Castiglione appears as keynote speaker

Dario Castiglione was keynote speaker at conference The Political Project of the European Union

Dr Larbi Sadikhi appointed to United Nations Advisory Board

Dr Sadiki (IAIS) has been appointed to the United Nations Development Programme Advisory Board

Professor Andrew Massey reviews The End of the West

Professor Andrew Massey, Chair in Politics at the University of Exeter, reviewed David Marquand book.

Alison Harcourt provides input to OFCOM's media plurality inquiry

Alison Harcourt has been appointed to an invite-only group to input to OFCOM's media plurality inquiry in 2012. 

Iain Hampsher-Monk guest speaker

Iain Hampsher-Monk was guest speaker at the University of Sussex Centre for Intellectual History.

Larbi Sadiki writes for Al Jazeera

Larbi Sadiki is a regular contributor on Syria, Jordan and Egypt to Al Jazeera

Dr Andrew Schaap at New York’s New School for Social Research

Dr Andrew Schaap spoke at New York’s New School for Social Research for a Politics and Philosophy Talk

Faculty members attended ISA Conference 2012

Dr Matthew Eagleton-Pierce, Dr Victoria Basham, and Helen Turton made their way to San Diego for the convention

Dr Alison Harcourt spoke as a part Jean Monnet programme on electronic communications

Dr Alison Harcourt spoke at the Department of Political Science, Giuridico-Politico, at the Università degli Studi di Milano.

Prof Susan Banducci at The Institute for Social Change

Prof Susan Banducci was invited to speak at The Institute for Social Change (ISC) at the University of Manchester.

Prof. Jeff Karp speaks at the Centre for the Study of Australian Politics

Professor Jeff Karp was invited to speak at the launch of the new Centre for the Study of Australian Politics at ANU on March 2nd

Alumnus MP gives insights into the centre of government

Alumnus MP Sajid Javid recently returned to Exeter to give students insights into banking, politics and his role at the centre of government.

'Civil Liberties, National Security and Prospects for Consensus' published on 1 March 2012 in the UK and Europe.

This new book 'Civil Liberties, National Security and Prospects for Consensus' is edited by Esther D. Reed and Michael Dumper from the University of Exeter.

Dr Larbi Sardiki is releasing a new an edited volume on the Arab Spring.

The book, in 42 chapters, contains different narratives of the Arab spring from empirical and theoretical perspectives.

Michael Winter spoke at the conference "Ethical Issues in Agriculture"

Michael Winter spoke at the conference "Ethical Issues in Agriculture: Genetically Modified Crops and the Organic Movement" at the University of Toronto

Dr. Alison Harcourt is keynote speaker at European Parliament conference

Dr. Alison Harcourt is keynote speaker at the European Parliament conference “Media Diversity: why does it matter?” on February 6th, 2012.

Tunisian elections: a student's perspective

Third year politics student Harriet Baker reports on her experience of the Tunisian elections which took place during a study trip led by Dr Larbi Sadiki in October 2011. NB: This article was previously published in the student-run newspaper Exeposé on 7 November 2011.

My Life as an MP: A Careers Panel Discussion

Around 100 students turned up for ‘My Life as an MP,’ a panel discussion organised by the College of Social Sciences and International Studies.

National 2012 Political Thought Conference organised fom Exeter

Iain Hampsher-Monk organised the national 2012 Political Thought Conference (UK)

Dan Stevens awarded an ESRC grant

Dan Stevens has been awarded an ESRC grant (£99,996.40). The project is entitled 'Public Perceptions of Threat in Britain: Security in an Age of Austerity'.

Research on transitional justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina wins major prize

University of Exeter politics lecturer Lara Nettelfield’s book, Courting Democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Hague Tribunal’s Impact in a Postwar State has won the prestigious Marshall Shulman book prize.

Dr. Larbi Sadiki writes about Hezbollah for the New York Times

Dr. Larbi Sadiki, a senior lecturer in Middle East politics at the University of Exeter, writes about Hezbollah for the New York Times.

Bice Maiguashca spoke at the Leeds Centre for Democratisation Studies Seminar Series.

Bice Maiguashca spoke on 'Feminism, Neo-Liberalism and the Politics of Resistance' at the Leeds Centre for Democratisation Studies Seminar Series:Feminism, Neo-Liberalism and the Politics of Resistance on 24 November 2011.

UK scientists come together to help feed the 7 billion

The Universities of Exeter and Bristol, in partnership with Rothamsted Research have officially joined forces to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing humanity: how can we sustainably feed a growing population?

Exeter Politics students spend an eventful summer in Westminster

Five University of Exeter Politics students were in the midst of the action at Westminster, on the Exeter Politics Internship Programme.

2012 Political Thought Conference

The 2012 Political Thought Conference will be held at St Catherine’s College, Oxford, 5-7th January.

Dr Andrew Schaap has become a series editor of 'Taking On the Political'

'Taking on the Political' is a series of monographs that offer new perspectives on contemporary political theory.

Professor Susan Banducci has been elected to Secretary of UACES

Susan has been an active member of UACES committee for 18 months and is looking forward to furthering her involvement as UACES secretary.

Dr Claire Dunlop joined expert panel for Guardian live Q&A.

Dr Claire Dunlop joined an expert panel for Guardian live Q&A.

Sandra Kröger awarded Jean Monnet Information and Research Activities Award

Sandra Kröger, Marie Curie Fellow in the Politics Unit, has been awarded a Jean Monnet Information and Research Activities Award totalling 52,718 euros.

Counter terrorism research published

On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, an expert in counter-terrorism from the University of Exeter has published a book Countering al Qaeda in London: Police and Muslims in Partnership.

EPOP 2011, 9-11 September 2011

EPOP 2011 was held at the University of Exeter, from 9-11 September 2011.

Using simulations to train future negotiators, mediators and leaders

29 July 2011  Professor Michael Dumper has received University funding to develop simulated political scenarios as a means of teaching the complex dynamics of fluid Middle East political situations in the classroom.

Research grant awarded for research into food security

29 July 2011  Dr Robert Fish has secured funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for research work enabling farmers and scientists to engage in discussions about food security.

Research grant awarded

29 July 2011 The British Academy’s Grants Committee has announced that Dr Keith Hyams has been awarded £7458 for a research project titled 'Freedom, Equality and Consent'.

South Sudan independence gains support from Exeter student

The independence of South Sudan on 9 July will be celebrated by many as it takes its first steps as a new country.

Exeter Vice-Chancellor honoured with knighthood

The University of Exeter’s Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Steve Smith has been knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to higher education locally and nationally.

Workshop: Public Service Broadcasting in Europe in the Digital Age.

This workshop on Friday 1st July investigates convergence in the regulation of public service broadcasting in Europe in a comparative context.

Report reveals value of nature to UK economy

The University of Exeter has contributed to research that reveals that nature is worth billions of pounds to the UK economy.

Is big better in farming?

Are small family farms essential to the character of Britain? This was one of the questions posed at a recent meeting of the Family Farmers Association (FFA), held at Westminster.

Looking on the bright side

Farming has a viable future in the South West according to a recent survey of the farming community at the Devon County Show.

Three awards for Politics at the Student Guild’s annual teaching awards.

While Universities across the country are trying to prove the quality of their teaching, the excellence of the lecturers and support staff at Exeter was celebrated recently at the Student Guild’s annual teaching awards.

Research informs new government policy on hill farming

Funding of up to £26 million to support hill farmers and help some of England’s rural communities to thrive was unveiled by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, The Rt Hon Caroline Spelman.

Gold worthy practice

The University of Exeter has been endowed with a new prize for graduating students, The Hutton Prize for Excellence.

Research into the impact of public sector reform.

Professor Oliver James will participate in a 3.5 year €2.7million research programme into the impact of public sector reform.