We have a great panel confirmed for our second webinar of the year on 5th March (4-5pm) on 'Relational Pedagogies Inside and Outside the Classroom'. For details and registration, go to events.teams.microsoft.com/event/38481c...

🎙️Philosophically Speaking Podcast Presenting the best new scholarship in political and social philosophy, featuring lively conversations with leading thinkers. Join hosts Jeffrey Howard and Emily McTernan, exploring the thorniest ethical questions of our time. feeds.transistor.fm/philosophica...

Thurs 5 Feb 18:15-19:30. Join our panellists Dr Marko Bošnjak, Dr Victoria Kristan and Dr Adam Bodnar, and event chair Prof Veronika Fikfak, to discuss what (if anything) can be done in the present “rule of law” crisis. www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...

As a grad student, I loved being part of this PhD workshop at @uclspp.bsky.social! Great feedback, people, city... PhD students, apply by Feb 15! www.conflictandchange.org/phdworkshop2...

This episode of 'Uncovering Politics' in partnership with @uclspp.bsky.social looks at proposals for democratic reform in the UK. What are the problems that reformers want to address, and is there any chance they’ll be implemented? Listen now:

Our seminar on #citizenship #education and votes at 16 is now available to watch on YouTube. Lots of great questions from our audience, including from young people who are living through this big change in the UK #voting system. #votesat16 #democracy Give it a watch:

Featuring our own Dr Judith Spirig. Give it a listen :)

What can we learn from a dissapointing and divisive COP? Simon Chin-Yee, Mark Maslin and Priti Parikh give us their thoughts:

📆 Legislative Oversight of the Armed Forces - 27 November, 18:15-19:30 Professor Philippe Lagassé, Rt Hon Dominic Grieve KC and Professor Veronika Fikfak Which civilians play the most important roles in controlling the armed forces? Come along to our event to find out. buff.ly/xtyYoHh

We have a fantastic panel confirmed for our first webinar of the year on 4th December (4-5pm) on 'Disability, Technology, and Inclusive Education'. For details and registration, go to events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0794f0...

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Veronika Fikfak, elected to the UN Human Rights Council’s Advisory Committee as an expert member. This recognises her strong scholarship in human rights law and her work analysing international human rights systems. buff.ly/VaqNEhq

How do experiences of violence in war shape ordinary people’s commitment to democratic principles? New paper: Bakke, K. M., Dahl, M., & Rickard, K. (2025). Conflict exposure and democratic values: Evidence from wartime Ukraine. Journal of Peace Research, 62(5), 1376-1392. buff.ly/AqJDJaz

In the latest edition of the UCL Policy Lab magazine, we speak to Prof. Christian Schuster (@uclspp.bsky.social) about how data can help rebuild trust in public organisations. www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

Our new article in Global Policy, co-authored with Chris Alden, examines why emerging middle powers pursue mediation in international conflicts, focusing on Turkey and Indonesia during the Russia-Ukraine war. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

The Future of the ECHR – In Europe & UK at UCL Laws 📅 7 Nov, 11:00–13:00 (in-person) Speakers: Robert Spano; Prof Jens Elo Peters Rytter; Prof Colm O’Cinneide; Prof Alice Donald. Chair: Prof Veronika Fikfak. 🔗 Details/booking: buff.ly/EDHYWdD #ECHR #HumanRights #Law

🎙️UCL Uncovering Politics 🎙️ S16 E3: Should The State Fund Fertility Treatments? with Dr. Giulia Cavaliere This week we ask: should the state fund fertility treatment? Or would this feed in to pro-natalist philosophy?

Do economic sanctions work?? Join us to find out! We are delighted to welcome the ex-head of sanctions for HSBC and Deutsche Bank, the Head of Sanctions Policy at UK Finance, and the Head of Engagement, Oil Price Cap in the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, HM Treasury.

Join us on the 27th October, 18:00-19:30, for a discussion on "Regulating Social Media and the Future of Public Health". In-person event at UCL. All are welcome to attend. More info here:

Huge congratulations to @llschenoni.bsky.social on receiving another award for his excellent book 'Bringing War Back In'! Providing a fresh theory connecting war and state formation that incorporates the contingency of warfare and long term effects of war outcomes. www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...

Cathy has been writing about flipped learning today. Look out for the example videos from her class embedded in the post! @uclspp.bsky.social

Many congratulations to my great colleague Luis Schenoni on this wonderful, richly deserved achievement! @uclspp.bsky.social

🌍 New @ucl.ac.uk Generation One podcast: Decolonising climate action. Hosts @profmarkmaslin.bsky.social + @simonchinyee.bsky.social with ⚖️ Farhana Yamin + 🌱 Raffaella Fryer-Moreira 🎧 tinyurl.com/ucl-genone #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction #DecolonisingClimateAction @sustainableucl.bsky.social

"It's difficult to imagine meaningful talks about peace without Ukraine" Prof Kristin Bakke appeard on Bloomberg News yesterday to talk about the Trump-Putin talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine. Watch from 25:40

@movadek.bsky.social has a new paper in West European Politics looking at immigration rulings in the UK. It's a short read, but the two main findings are: 1) the success of an immigration appeal depends a lot on who the deciding judge is, and 2) BAME women are strict judges. Read: buff.ly/MH32Bsk

Congratulations Finn!

New research shows how trust and government effectiveness shaped COVID-19 spending more than regime type or political cycles. Study by Mike Seiferling in Public Finance Review. buff.ly/EalCimo

Short-term profit motives lead companies to oppose climate reforms, shows new research from Jared Finnegan (UCL Political Science) and Jonas Meckling (Harvard Business School)

Trump's endgame in Ukraine - and why he can never tame Putin “I think he wants to be seen as a respected world leader. I don’t think he actually cares ultimately, about any of the issues at stake,” Dr Jonathan Monten on President Trump’s public persona.

@llschenoni.bsky.social's 'Bringing War Back In' received an Honorable Mention for the Levine Prize at #IPSA2025 🇰🇷 and is now required reading for PhD comps at Waseda University 🇯🇵 🏅 As a Visiting Fellow at IDE-JETRO, he’s also given talks at Hitotsubashi, Kobe, and the U of Tokyo. buff.ly/PV69HL9

Panel Discussion: The legal climate for UK oil and gas 24 July 2025, 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Free to attend and open to all Register:

"People won't want to do business with the US if they don't trust the US in negotiations, if they're not sure the US will stand by them in defence and security issues,” said Professor Julie Norman on President Trump’s foreign policies.

Analysis: There are many things American voters agree on Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social explores the issues, from fears about technology to threats to democracy, that voters on both sides of the political divide agree in The Conversation.

One year into the new government, Director of @uclpolicylab.bsky.social, Professor Marc Stears (UCL Political Science), assesses new polling in The Conversation that suggest voters think the Prime Minister doesn’t respect them.

Congratulations to Valentina Amuso for receiving an honorable mention in the BISA 2025 Early Career Excellence in Teaching International Studies Prize!

📢 In a new online field experiment, we find that #counterspeech with perspective-based messages can reduce online hate speech, and its 🌟amplification🌟 with a large research team across #ETHZurich @ipz.bsky.social @uclspp.bsky.social and beyond www.nature.com/articles/s41...

The UK's strong new climate test for proposed oil & gas projects casts Australia's environmental impact assessment laws in an unflattering light: my new piece in ‪Inside Story‬ insidestory.org.au/britains-tou... @uclspp.bsky.social @uclpolicylab.bsky.social @insidestory.bsky.social

🖋️"There is no shortage of reasons to end the war in Gaza. The only question is if Israel and Hamas have the will to do so" Prof Julie Norman @uclspp.bsky.social examines the 60-day ceasefire in Gaza put forward by Qatari mediators in @uk.theconversation.com. theconversation.com/a-new-gaza-c...

The latest episode of 'Uncovering Politics' looks at the UK general election of 2024. How did its remarkable result come about? What does this tell us about underlying forces in British politics? Hosted by @alanrenwick.bsky.social @uclspp.bsky.social Listen now: linktr.ee/uclpolitical...

Did you see Nick Thomas-Symonds speak at our conference this morning? The Minister for the Constitution gave the keynote speech and answered questions, including from the audience. Five panels of our conference remain, so make sure that you are signed up! Read a summary and watch a recording 👇

We have new opinion polling on House of Lords reform! There is overwhelming public support to go beyond the government's current plans to remove hereditary peers (due to be debated in the Lords on Wednesday), including to limit prime ministerial appointments and cap the chamber's size. A thread 👇

Throughout June UCL staff and doctoral students attended Transform: Creating impact through knowledge exchange, a series of events and workshops designed to help them transform their research and knowledge into real world impact. Read more: bit.ly/3ZVNUNf #UCLTransform

Trump's approval rating hits -6. - Dr Thomas Gift said: “While Trump still needs to think about how his national popularity shapes his mandate, and the amount of room his fellow Republicans in Congress give him to manoeuvre, the usual re-election pressures no longer apply.”

Businesses facing economic pressures, particularly increased trade competition, are more likely to turn to politically connected lobbyists in an effort to safeguard their commercial interests, finds a new study led by Professor David Coen.

So proud of @ioannagkoutna.bsky.social (one of our great @uclspp.bsky.social PhD candidates) for expertly organizing a wonderful workshop with cherished UK-based colleagues working on gender politics! Appreciate this community and their fantastic contributions (both in general & to this workshop!).

My latest article explores Turkey’s relationship with BRICS in the context of shifting global power dynamics and domestic politics. Published in the South African Journal of International Affairs as part of a special issue on BRICS and the global order. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

We’re hiring! A 3-year Postdoc (starting Oct 2025) on an ERC/UKRI-funded project on access to justice and international human rights courts. PhD in Law or Political Science with quantitative methods experience required. Deadline: 4th July. Interviews: Week of 21st July. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

My piece in @uk.theconversation.com tries to bust myths in the UK oil & gas debate (esp. re Rosebank) that distract from a simple truth: more oil means more emissions. argumentshttps://theconversation.com/rosebank-oilfield-why-more-uk-oil-means-more-global-emissions-253055 @uclspp.bsky.social

If you're intrigued by the slide in the picture, please do have a read of this article which says more about the joy of the teaching track and the politics of the emotions that go with it: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... @uclspp.bsky.social

Can the law fix injustice without a villain? Structural injustices like climate change or systemic racism aren’t caused by a single bad actor—but law may be key to solving them. Listen to our latest episode with Prof George Letsas: buff.ly/eU0fSXd

Central bank policy on climate topics is more influenced by national politics than science and financial data: buff.ly/rE4pHhx (£) Read the original article by Esther Shears, ‪@jonasmeckling.bsky.social‬ & Jared J. Finnegan in Nature Energy: buff.ly/BSxMNkX (£)