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.
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.
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.
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.
