New award for study of conflict in Holy Cities.
Professor Mick Dumper has been awarded a 3 year Major Research Fellowship by the Leverhulme Foundation to study how conflicts arise and are managed in holy cities in different parts of the world.
Changing politics in Portugal
Politics Professor Claudio Radaelli travelled to Portugal to present a major report on lawmaking to the Portuguese Parliament.
Sixth form students inspired at the Festival of Social Science – Secrets, Lies and Spies
Dr Owen Thomas of the Politics department used his own research on democracy and security to inform the design of an interactive day-long exercise, in which sixth form students considered an important social and political issue of contemporary times
Exeter academics participated in a workshop at Chatham House entitled ‘Islam, Secularism and Security in Central Asia and Beyond'.
The workshop was the first of two, the second of which is to be held in April 2015 in Washington DC, and is funded by a grant awarded to John Heathershaw through the British Council’s Bridging Voices Programme.
Exeter Politics Department played host to a UK Parliament 'talking day'.
The session brought together students from the University and from Exeter’s University of the 3rd Age (U3A) to discuss the importance of Parliament and voting for different generations.
Citizens’ take-over of Cornwall Council
On Saturday 1 November, a unique opportunity for Cornish people to take direct action by saying what the priorities for Cornwall should be is being made possible at County Hall, Truro.
Bulgarian elections given a platform in Exeter thanks to student involvement
A University of Exeter student enabled citizens and students from Bulgaria living in the South West to vote in the recent Bulgarian General Elections by creating a voting station in Exeter.
Researcher Links Workshop in Kazakhstan organised by Centre for European Governance.
20 October 2014
Call for participants will follow soon. Grants available for early career researchers.
Launch of Defra’s Sustainable Intensification Research
A series of projects to investigate ways to increase farm productivity while reducing negative environmental impacts (sustainable intensification) will receive £4.5 million from Defra.
Culture Secretary holds personal Question Time session with students
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport and Exeter graduate, The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, returned to campus to discuss the top political issues with current students.
The ESI on the BBC
The Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI)’s Politics contingent has been in demand on the BBC.
Jerusalem Unbound: a City in Conflict
A new book, Jerusalem Unbound, plots the history and examines the underlying factors that make a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians so difficult.
England's 2000 Rural White Paper: Town council activities and a survey of town clerks
What's left, what's been done and what next? These were questions addressed by Dr Gordon Morris, an Associate of the Centre for Rural Policy Research, in his paper in the Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance
Ambition advantage for Abigail after active time at Exeter
A graduate from the University of Exeter is embarking on a career helping refugees, following her voluntary activity while studying.
Succession planning on farms can lead to business growth
That was the theme of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers’ annual conference and general meeting on 27 June where Matt Lobley was a key speaker.
Exeter social scientists play leading role in major environmental assessment
Social scientists in Politics at the University of Exeter played leading roles in a major new assessment of UK environment resources
Exeter enjoys notable success in Guardian 2015 University Guide
The University of Exeter has enjoyed significant success in the latest Guardian University Guide, strengthening its position as one of the best universities in the country.
New ESRC grant to explore the 'Structure and Organisation of Government'.
4 June 2014
Professor Oliver James has been awarded a grant of some £320,000 by the ESRC to lead a new research project to analyse the political logic of government reorganisation in the UK.
Does brain structure determine your political views? Dr Darren Schreiber interviewed by Timandra Harkness for Personality Politics on BBC Radio 4.
Are our political views linked to the way are brains function? Dr Schreiber joined Timandra Harkness and other leading academics to investigate how our political views are linked to the way our brains function.
Family business growth pilot prompts vision for national research hub
A national Rural Family Business Research Hub is being proposed for the West Country. The intention is to provide training, research and knowledge exchange.
New award for study of conflict in Holy Cities.
Professor Mick Dumper has been awarded a 3 year Major Research Fellowship by the Leverhulme Foundation to study how conflicts arise and are managed in holy cities in different parts of the world.
Exmoor Society Spring Conference showcasing Exeter's research a success
In association with Exmoor Society Chairman, Rachel Thomas CBE, Keith Howe organised and chaired the Society's 2014 Spring Conference held on 13 April on the theme 'Discovering Exmoor: People and Place'.
University welcomed its first Houses of Parliament Open Lecture as part of Politics Department 50th anniversary
The University was delighted to welcome its first ever Houses of Parliament Open Lecture given by Dr Mari Takayanagi on the 29 April. View the lecture here.
Changing politics in Portugal
Politics Professor Claudio Radaelli travelled to Portugal to present a major report on lawmaking to the Portuguese Parliament.
Sixth form students inspired at the Festival of Social Science – Secrets, Lies and Spies
Dr Owen Thomas of the Politics department used his own research on democracy and security to inform the design of an interactive day-long exercise, in which sixth form students considered an important social and political issue of contemporary times
Exeter academics participated in a workshop at Chatham House entitled ‘Islam, Secularism and Security in Central Asia and Beyond'.
The workshop was the first of two, the second of which is to be held in April 2015 in Washington DC, and is funded by a grant awarded to John Heathershaw through the British Council’s Bridging Voices Programme.
New report fights back against unfairness
Tackling issues of inequality in the city of Plymouth forms the basis of a new report, by the Plymouth Fairness Commission.
Exeter Politics Department played host to a UK Parliament 'talking day'.
The session brought together students from the University and from Exeter’s University of the 3rd Age (U3A) to discuss the importance of Parliament and voting for different generations.
Citizens’ take-over of Cornwall Council
On Saturday 1 November, a unique opportunity for Cornish people to take direct action by saying what the priorities for Cornwall should be is being made possible at County Hall, Truro.
Graduate is new Secretary of State for Culture
Exeter graduate Sajid Javid MP has been appointed the new Secretary of State for Culture.
Bulgarian elections given a platform in Exeter thanks to student involvement
A University of Exeter student enabled citizens and students from Bulgaria living in the South West to vote in the recent Bulgarian General Elections by creating a voting station in Exeter.
New research investigates the legal mechanisms available to democratic states to counter the threat of extremist political groups
Nicole Bolleyer has been awarded £8188 by the British Academy’s Research Awards Committee for the BA/Leverhulme-funded project ‘Democratic Self-Defence Before and After 9/11: Anti-Extremist Measures in Established Common Law Democracies’.
Researcher Links Workshop in Kazakhstan organised by Centre for European Governance.
20 October 2014
Call for participants will follow soon. Grants available for early career researchers.
Launch of Defra’s Sustainable Intensification Research
A series of projects to investigate ways to increase farm productivity while reducing negative environmental impacts (sustainable intensification) will receive £4.5 million from Defra.
David Lewis speaks at Foreign and Commonwealth Office
7 March 2014
David Lewis spoke at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office seminar, ‘Afghanistan as a threat to Central Asia: myth or reality?
John Heathershaw speaks at inaugural meeting of All-Party Parliamentary Group on Tajikistan
1 April 2014
Heathershaw’s talk ‘Tajikistan’s economic prospects and problems: hydropower, aluminium production and electricity exports’m, addressed current developments in Tajikistan and particularly the country’s progress as a candidate member of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
Two funded PhD Studentships available in the Centre for Rural Policy Research
Studentships are available from September 2014
Agriculture: steps to sustainable livestock
With one in seven humans undernourished, and with the challenges of population growth and climate change, the need for efficient food production has never been greater.
Culture Secretary holds personal Question Time session with students
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport and Exeter graduate, The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, returned to campus to discuss the top political issues with current students.
Politics academics have been giving lectures and participating in workshops.
20 March 2014
Members of the Politics department have spoken or will speak at a number of events over the coming months. Find out more.
The ESI on the BBC
The Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI)’s Politics contingent has been in demand on the BBC.
Rural researchers to take the temperature of public opinion on UK environmental change
Social scientists at the University of Exeter are working with environmental policy makers to explore public views on the future management of UK ecosystems.
Jerusalem Unbound: a City in Conflict
A new book, Jerusalem Unbound, plots the history and examines the underlying factors that make a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians so difficult.
University launches Q Step programme
The University of Exeter is launching a pivotal new programme designed to improve quantitative social science training.
England's 2000 Rural White Paper: Town council activities and a survey of town clerks
What's left, what's been done and what next? These were questions addressed by Dr Gordon Morris, an Associate of the Centre for Rural Policy Research, in his paper in the Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance
Martin Shaw to work with the Centre of Advanced International Studies.
3 March 2014
We are delighted to confirm that Martin Shaw, historical sociologist of global politics, war and genocide, will work with the Centre of Advanced International Studies.
Ambition advantage for Abigail after active time at Exeter
A graduate from the University of Exeter is embarking on a career helping refugees, following her voluntary activity while studying.
New grant to support the development of new research trends in the area of media and communications policy
11 February 2014
Politics doctoral student, Veronique Wavre, has been awarded a "Rapid Response Grant" by the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) with the support of the Media Program of the Open Society Foundations (OSF).
EC Should Encourage Transparency and Co-ordination, not Duplication & Liberalisation
9 January 2014
Professor Harcourt argues that the European Commission should encourage transparency and Co-ordination in media ownership on LSE's media blog
Have you recently successfully defended your PhD at Exeter? Are you looking for post-doc funding?
7 January 2014
Open Call for Proposals - Centre for Rural Policy Research Post-Doctoral Research Fund
Funded studentship: From research to behaviour change: contrasting models of farmer engagement in Agricultural Research
We are currently advertising an ESRC South West Doctoral Training Centre (SWDTC) Studentship entitled From research to behaviour change: contrasting models of farmer engagement in Agricultural Research. Ref: 1665
Funded studentship: The Local Politics of the Post-War Agricultural Transition in Devon
We are currently advertising an ESRC South West Doctoral Training Centre (SWDTC) Studentship entitled The Local Politics of the Post-War Agricultural Transition in Devon. Ref: 1664
Funded studentship: The Politics of Local Agricultural Policy in the era of sustainable intensification
We are currently advertising an ESRC South West Doctoral Training Centre (SWDTC) Studentship entitled vThe Politics of Local Agricultural Policy in the era of sustainable intensification. Ref: 1666
Exeter scores high with Leverhulme Trust awards
Humanities and Social Sciences academics have been extremely successful in a recent announcement from the Leverhulme Trust, securing four Major Research Fellowships.
Succession planning on farms can lead to business growth
That was the theme of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers’ annual conference and general meeting on 27 June where Matt Lobley was a key speaker.
Exeter social scientists play leading role in major environmental assessment
Social scientists in Politics at the University of Exeter played leading roles in a major new assessment of UK environment resources
Exeter enjoys notable success in Guardian 2015 University Guide
The University of Exeter has enjoyed significant success in the latest Guardian University Guide, strengthening its position as one of the best universities in the country.
New ESRC grant to explore the 'Structure and Organisation of Government'.
4 June 2014
Professor Oliver James has been awarded a grant of some £320,000 by the ESRC to lead a new research project to analyse the political logic of government reorganisation in the UK.
Does brain structure determine your political views? Dr Darren Schreiber interviewed by Timandra Harkness for Personality Politics on BBC Radio 4.
Are our political views linked to the way are brains function? Dr Schreiber joined Timandra Harkness and other leading academics to investigate how our political views are linked to the way our brains function.
Family business growth pilot prompts vision for national research hub
A national Rural Family Business Research Hub is being proposed for the West Country. The intention is to provide training, research and knowledge exchange.
Exmoor Society Spring Conference showcasing Exeter's research a success
In association with Exmoor Society Chairman, Rachel Thomas CBE, Keith Howe organised and chaired the Society's 2014 Spring Conference held on 13 April on the theme 'Discovering Exmoor: People and Place'.
University welcomed its first Houses of Parliament Open Lecture as part of Politics Department 50th anniversary
The University was delighted to welcome its first ever Houses of Parliament Open Lecture given by Dr Mari Takayanagi on the 29 April. View the lecture here.
New report fights back against unfairness
Tackling issues of inequality in the city of Plymouth forms the basis of a new report, by the Plymouth Fairness Commission.
Graduate is new Secretary of State for Culture
Exeter graduate Sajid Javid MP has been appointed the new Secretary of State for Culture.
New research investigates the legal mechanisms available to democratic states to counter the threat of extremist political groups
Nicole Bolleyer has been awarded £8188 by the British Academy’s Research Awards Committee for the BA/Leverhulme-funded project ‘Democratic Self-Defence Before and After 9/11: Anti-Extremist Measures in Established Common Law Democracies’.
David Lewis speaks at Foreign and Commonwealth Office
7 March 2014
David Lewis spoke at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office seminar, ‘Afghanistan as a threat to Central Asia: myth or reality?
John Heathershaw speaks at inaugural meeting of All-Party Parliamentary Group on Tajikistan
1 April 2014
Heathershaw’s talk ‘Tajikistan’s economic prospects and problems: hydropower, aluminium production and electricity exports’m, addressed current developments in Tajikistan and particularly the country’s progress as a candidate member of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
Two funded PhD Studentships available in the Centre for Rural Policy Research
Studentships are available from September 2014
Agriculture: steps to sustainable livestock
With one in seven humans undernourished, and with the challenges of population growth and climate change, the need for efficient food production has never been greater.
Politics academics have been giving lectures and participating in workshops.
20 March 2014
Members of the Politics department have spoken or will speak at a number of events over the coming months. Find out more.
Rural researchers to take the temperature of public opinion on UK environmental change
Social scientists at the University of Exeter are working with environmental policy makers to explore public views on the future management of UK ecosystems.
University launches Q Step programme
The University of Exeter is launching a pivotal new programme designed to improve quantitative social science training.
Martin Shaw to work with the Centre of Advanced International Studies.
3 March 2014
We are delighted to confirm that Martin Shaw, historical sociologist of global politics, war and genocide, will work with the Centre of Advanced International Studies.
New grant to support the development of new research trends in the area of media and communications policy
11 February 2014
Politics doctoral student, Veronique Wavre, has been awarded a "Rapid Response Grant" by the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) with the support of the Media Program of the Open Society Foundations (OSF).
EC Should Encourage Transparency and Co-ordination, not Duplication & Liberalisation
9 January 2014
Professor Harcourt argues that the European Commission should encourage transparency and Co-ordination in media ownership on LSE's media blog
Have you recently successfully defended your PhD at Exeter? Are you looking for post-doc funding?
7 January 2014
Open Call for Proposals - Centre for Rural Policy Research Post-Doctoral Research Fund
Funded studentship: From research to behaviour change: contrasting models of farmer engagement in Agricultural Research
We are currently advertising an ESRC South West Doctoral Training Centre (SWDTC) Studentship entitled From research to behaviour change: contrasting models of farmer engagement in Agricultural Research. Ref: 1665
Funded studentship: The Local Politics of the Post-War Agricultural Transition in Devon
We are currently advertising an ESRC South West Doctoral Training Centre (SWDTC) Studentship entitled The Local Politics of the Post-War Agricultural Transition in Devon. Ref: 1664
Funded studentship: The Politics of Local Agricultural Policy in the era of sustainable intensification
We are currently advertising an ESRC South West Doctoral Training Centre (SWDTC) Studentship entitled vThe Politics of Local Agricultural Policy in the era of sustainable intensification. Ref: 1666
Exeter scores high with Leverhulme Trust awards
Humanities and Social Sciences academics have been extremely successful in a recent announcement from the Leverhulme Trust, securing four Major Research Fellowships.
Politics student wins this year’s Hutton Prize for Excellence
The Hutton Prize for Excellence is awarded annually to a Politics, Business or Law undergraduate or postgraduate, and seeks to reward, encourage and inspire those who put ethical conduct and transparency at the forefront of government, business and the professions.
Public Service communications and government communication careers explained
Students at the University of Exeter had the opportunity to hear from the Executive Director for Government Communications, Mr Alex Aiken, at a talk on the theme of Public Service Communications. The role of government communications was explained and Mr Aiken took a range of questions from students who were keen to know more about current developments in Mr Aiken's Cabinet Office role.
Penryn Politics students learn about working in the third sector
“Careers that Make Society Work” is an event held frequently by the College of Social Sciences and International Studies. The umbrella title reflects the demand from students to learn about a broad range of career options in the third and public sectors. Previous events have focussed on Child Protection and Social Work and on Police and Probation. The latest “Careers that Make Society Work” panel discussion took place at the Penryn campus, University of Exeter, bringing together Politics, English and History students to hear about a variety of third sector jobs.
Strategy and Security experts address Select Committee over Defence Review
Experts from the University of Exeter will appear before the Defence Select Committee on Tuesday, November 24th to give specialist comment on the new Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR).
Dr Amy McKay wins a multi-institutional Open Research Area grant funded by the ESRC, DFG, and NWO
Amy McKay is working with collaborators at Stuttgart University (Germany), University of Amsterdam (NL), and Rutgers University (US) on a €1.336 million grant to identify and explain the level of overlap among the preferred policy agendas of public citizens and interest groups and the actual policy agenda being pursued by national governments in the four nations.
New Leverhulme trust research fellowship to study conflict in holy cities.
Professor Mick Dumper has been awarded a 3 year Major Research Fellowship by the Leverhulme Trust to study why conflicts arise and how they are managed in holy cities in different parts of the world.
Politics Society off to Great Start
The Politics Society has got off to a great start this term, boasting record numbers of members and retaining our title as one of the biggest (and best) academic societies on campus.
The College of Social Sciences and International Studies Advocate Scheme
Would you like to earn money talking about your course and student life? Do you want flexible work?
Exeter enters global 100 for Social Sciences
The University of Exeter has strengthened its position as being among the very best universities in the world for Social Sciences.
Festival of Social Science: A fascinating insight into social science and its influence on our lives
Exeter academics will be demonstrating how our research is investigating the key issues in modern day life at a series of events.
New Leverhulme Research Project Grant to explore left-wing populism in an Age of Anti-Politics
Senior Lecturer, Dr Bice Maiguashca is co-investigator on this project with Dr Jonathan Dean, the PI, at University of Leeds. The project is due to run for 2 years from 1 September.
Social scientist wants to know what you think about on the throne
University of Exeter Politics lecturer Dr Joanie Willett is hosting a series of community discussions designed to collect information on what various members of the public think the British constitution should look like.
Having a say in the national conversation
An ESI academic is invited to tell Parliament what she thinks.
Manage family farms like football clubs to survive in tough world market
Exeter researcher Prof Lobley calls farmers to learn from football clubs
New award to examine the constitutionalising practices of anarchist and anarchistic groups
Alex Prichard (Exeter) and Ruth Kinna (Loughborough) have been awarded £249,496 by the ESRC Transforming Social Science scheme for their project titled 'Anarchy as Constitutional Principle: Constitutionalising in anarchist politics'.
University hosts largest geography conference in Europe
Exeter researchers will join delegates from across Europe to present work at the Royal Geographical Society's Annual International Conference, which is taking place at the Streatham Campus.
Politics professor speaks to Scottish parliament
Politics Professor Nicole Bolleyer was invited to give evidence to the Devolution (Further Powers) Committee of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh
Setting the agenda for the right to know
A human rights conference held at the Italian Parliament at the end of July heard from Professor Claudio Radaelli, head of the Centre for European Governance, and Laura Harth, a PhD student at Exeter
Postgraduate seminar series receives funding from ESRC and SWDTC
New funding will allow collaboration with both the University of Bath and University of Bristol over the academic year 2015/16.
Penryn Campus Politics student accepts national peacemaking award on behalf of FXU Islamic Society
Represented by University of Exeter Politics student Oussama Kardi, the FXU Islamic Society have won this year’s Jimmy Mizen Award.
Exeter alumnus earns Harvard Scholarship
Exeter alumnus Tom O’Bryan has been awarded a Kennedy Scholarship to study a Masters of Public Policy (MPP) at Harvard in 2015/16.
Former Exeter student has been named joint winner for the best UK PhD on the Middle East and North Africa.
Perla Issa, who completed her PhD at Exeter last year, has been named joint winner of the 2015 Leigh Douglas Memorial Award from the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES), awarded annually to the best UK PhD on the Middle East and North Africa.
Report lays bare public priorities for the natural environment
Public views on the challenges facing policy and decision makers to manage the natural environment have been revealed in a major national public dialogue project.
History of Labour Party explored in new book
The current battle for the leadership of the Labour Party is in full swing with televised show downs between the candidates hitting the airwaves.
New project to lift the lid on internet governance at the international level
Alison Harcourt has been awarded £462,921 by the ESRC for a new project on International professional fora: a study of civil society organisation participation in internet governance
Briefing regulators and decision-makers in Italy
Professor Claudio Radaelli, director of the Centre for European Governance, last week provided a briefing session at the Italian think tank ASTRID, where participants included members of the Italian government.
College Hosts Student Engagement Awards
Students and staff from the College, Students’ Guild and FXU gathered to celebrate a fantastic year of student engagement initiatives within SSIS.
West Meets East in Policy Innovation
Politics Associate Professor Claire Dunlop recently helped organise the Social Innovation Research Conference (SIRC) at Fudan University in Shanghai.
New monograph, entitled 'Thomas Paine and the Idea of Human Rights' published by Cambridge University Press
'Thomas Paine and the Idea of Human Rights' by Robert Lamb, Associate Professor of Political Philosophy, guides students and researchers through Paine's essays and pamphlets demonstrating their theoretical complexity and political interest.
PhD student contributes to new TV programme on Churchill
A University of Exeter PhD student has contributed to a brand new TV programme about Sir Winston Churchill on the Discovery Channel.
Success for SSIS at the Guild Teaching Awards!
The College of Social Sciences and International Studies had eight nominations and picked up two awards at the Students’ Guild Teaching Awards. Photo: Exeter Students' Guild
New guide a helping hand for young voters
A University of Exeter student has created an online resource to educate young people in the basics of British politics in the run-up to the General Election.
Doctoral student, Jonathan Kamkhaji, has worked on a WB assignment in Botswana concerning regulatory reform and business climate.
The Centre has developed links with the World Bank over the years and produced scientific papers for their regulatory reform programmes – as evidenced by our REF-2014 submission.
Professor Doug Stokes discusses opportunities with the prestigious S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in Singapore
Professor Doug Stokes visited Dean Ralf Emmers and Professor Ang Cheng Guan at the prestigious S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in Singapore in April to discuss teaching and research relations between our two institutions.
Engaging the Public in Busting Euro-Myths
This public engagement event brought together Elisabeth Sweeney of the European Parliament’s Information Office and members of Exeter’s University of the 3rd Age (U3A) to explore situations where we wrongly believe that the European Union (EU) is responsible for initiatives that come from other places
Ecosystem Services: Taking the Next Step. Symposium, 1 June 2015. Programme now available
We are hosting a one-day Symposium on ‘Ecosystem Services: Taking the Next Step’ at the Mercure Southgate Hotel, Exeter on 1 June 2015.
England's treasured landscapes to benefit from new partnership
A pioneering partnership is being launched to care for some of England’s most beautiful and vulnerable high ground. The Uplands Alliance (UA) brings together for the first time practitioners, researchers and policy makers with interests in the highest areas of land, including treasured landscapes of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Dartmoor.
CRPR in key roles as Defra Sustainable Intensification Research gathers pace
The Defra funded University of Exeter led Project 2 of the Sustainable Intensification Research Platform (SIP) reaches an important phase this week.
Seeking sanctuary:Refugee Week events
Encouraging people to take a positive look at asylum and celebrating the contributions of refugees in the UK forms the basis of Refugee Week.
Jerusalem Unbound nominated by Columbia University Press for book prize.
Columbia University Press has nominated Jerusalem Unbound: Geography, History and the Future of the Holy City (2014) authored by Professor Mick Dumper for the British-Kuwait Friendship Society Prize in Middle Eastern Studies of 2015.
Who cares about rural England's disadvantaged now?
This paper by CRPR Associate, Dr Gordon Morris, looks at the implications of the closure of the Commission for Rural Communities for disadvantaged people and places of rural England.
New teaching material to instruct undergraduates in the economics of animal health
In October 2014, at the second annual conference of the NEAT project held at Wageningen University, The Netherlands, Keith Howe presented new teaching material designed for instructing undergraduate students in veterinary sciences in the economics of animal health.
Exeter academics win grant to lead public policy workshops in Kazakhstan
Politics academics from the University of Exeter were involved in leading a three day political science workshop in partnership with Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Politics undergraduates involved in a simulation on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
The aim of the simulation is to work with real-life situations and to provide an opportunity for students to engage with and directly apply the materials they have learnt.
Outstanding REF Performance: Research in the Department of Politics has been either rated world-leading or internationally excellent
Across 56 departments submitted to Politics and International Studies, Exeter Politics ranks 5th nationally for 4* (world-leading) or 3* (internationally excellent) research
Exeter Professor keynote speaker at leading international conference
Politics Professor, Andrew Massey, will address the 6th annual conference of Asian Association for Public Administration (AAPA) this week, hosted by Xi’an Jiaotong University, China.
Engaging the public in busting Health and Safety myths
Dr Claire Dunlop hosted a public engagement event which brought together civil servants from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and members of Exeter’s University of the 3rd Age (U3A) to explore the roots of health and safety myths.
New ESRC South West Doctoral Training Centre (SWDTC) Studentships available.
Apply now before the deadline of February 2015.
Study uncovers the reason behind health and safety myths
New research from the University of Exeter reveals some of the complex reasons why health and safety regulations are used incorrectly and blamed for over-the-top decisions.
SSIS research rated internationally excellent in latest national assessment
SSIS research has been rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the first assessment of the research quality of UK universities since 2008, the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Exploring the impact of TASERs in the UK
Social Scientists at the University of Exeter have called for a greater comparative analysis of the impact of TASERs used in law enforcement.
Study finds that correcting myths about the flu vaccine may not be effective in promoting immunisation
New research in the journal Vaccine concludes that correcting myths about vaccines may not be the most effective approach to promoting immunisation among vaccine sceptics.
In focus: Careers with a Politics degree
Recent Politics alumni discuss what you can do with a Politics degree
New tool allows farmers to compare their environmental impacts
Farmers can now compare their business’s impact on the environment using a new tool designed to help them operate in a more sustainable and productive way.
Experts advise government on 25-year environment plan
Degradation of the natural environment has to be reversed partly because it underpins economic growth and social wellbeing, experts say.
Reform “grossly unfair” farm subsidies, expert says
“Grossly unfair” farm subsidies should be replaced with a new system, a University of Exeter expert has told the government.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to University of Exeter academic
Anti-nuclear campaigners, including a University of Exeter academic, have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Generations come together to discuss Brexit and the UK’s future in Europe
On Thursday 29 June, an event which brought together retired/semi-retired citizens as well as secondary school aged children, ‘Brexit: A discussion of the UK’s future in Europe’, took place.
Expert on the legal regulation of parties appointed to international advisory body
Nicole Bolleyer, Professor of Comparative Politics, has been appointed for a four-year term to the Core Group of Experts on Political Parties of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) belonging to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Exeter Public Administration ranked 29th!
Exeter Public Administration ranked 29th globally in the 2017 Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects!
Politics faculty make an impact at this year’s APSA
University of Exeter Politics faculty are contributing a total of 25 papers and sessions at the prestigious American Political Science Association (APSA) conference this year in San Francisco, California (31 Aug-3 Sept 2017).
New data experts graduate from the University of Exeter
The first of a new generation of social science students trained how to analyse vast amounts of data while completing degrees in politics or sociology have graduated from the University of Exeter.
Exeter workshop addresses ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ challenges and opportunities
Scholars from prestigious Chinese institutions including Tsinghua University have visited the University of Exeter for a discussion of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
One year on from the EU referendum, Brexit voters describe themselves as middle class, educated but dissatisfied with life
A year since the vote to leave the European Union, new research has found that Brexit voters are more likely to describe themselves as middle class, educated and fed up, rather than angry and working class.
New website to help voters make General Election choice
Voters struggling to decide where to put their mark on the ballot paper in the General Election can get advice from a new website which allows them to compare promises made by politicians.
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New Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the University of Sydney
The MoU seeks to foster closer collaboration between Exeter’s Politics Department and the Sydney Democracy Network, an internationally influential network of researchers, activists, and policy makers.
Research Session for the Regulatory Scrutiny Board of the Commission: A new format for engagement and co-production of knowledge
Professors Claire Dunlop and Claudio Radaelli brought together researchers from six European universities to present their most important inter-disciplinary findings and discuss challenging topics in the field of regulatory quality and EU law-making.
Exeter Politics has two of the most central political scientists in the world
Oliver James and Claudio Radaelli are amongst the top 20 most central political science authors in the world
The University of Exeter has co-organised a workshop on Populism at the prestigious Fudan University in China.
Exeter academics from both the College of Social Sciences and International Studies and the College of Humanities came together with their counterparts at Fudan.
Politics academics complete high profile visit to Korea.
The visit helped to reinforce and celebrate the excellent relationship that Exeter enjoys with the South Korean Government.
Cabinet Minister visits University - and gives students tips on how to become an MP
Cabinet Minister David Lidington visited the University of Exeter today and met academics who have given evidence to Parliament and students studying politics and history.
Republicans less likely to be critical about Obamacare when reminded about their own medical needs
US Republican voters are less likely to be critical about the performance of the controversial “Obamacare” health reforms when they are reminded about their own medical needs, new research shows.
PhD studentships for September 2017 entry announced
We’re delighted to announce four PhD studentships supervised by LEEP colleagues, which are funded thanks to our links with external research partners, The John Oldacre Foundation, and our alumni.
Simulation of the EU’s handling of the refugee crisis by undergraduate students
The aim of the simulation is to work with real-life situations and to provide an opportunity for students to engage with and directly apply the materials they have learnt.
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University of Exeter expert urges Government to implement new laws to protect the environment
Progress on the Government’s long term plan for the environment is too slow and politicians should act more quickly to safeguard our natural resources, a University of Exeter expert has said.
University of Exeter expert urges Government to implement new laws to protect the environment
Progress on the Government’s long term plan for the environment is too slow and politicians should act more quickly to safeguard our natural resources, a University of Exeter expert has said.
Inaugural Global Regulatory Impact Assessment Awards in cooperation with the World Bank
The World Bank Group announced the launch of their inaugural Global Regulatory Impact Assessment Awards a few days ago. This is a collaboration between World Bank and our Centre for European Governance. See their announcement here: http://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2016/12/20/the-2017-global-ria-award
LEEP academic involved in 'Food and the Circular Economy South West' workshops
The workshops will be explore the opportunities and challenges for SME food and drink processors, specifically bakery and dairy processors, in the South West in transitioning towards the circular economy (CE) – as well as evaluating the CE concept itself.
Experts secure £5m to protect the South West’s natural capital
A partnership of three research institutions, led by the University of Exeter, has secured a £5m award to help protect the beautiful natural resources and the jobs dependent on them in the South West.
Top Think Tank visits Exeter for Research Networking and Partnership Building
On Saturday 3 December, the University of Exeter welcomed a senior delegation from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).
Brexit Divisions III: Business and Trade after Brexit
Professor Alison Harcourt is taking part in an afternoon of debate and discussion, 'Brexit Divisions III: Business and Trade after Brexit' at the UCL European Institute
Alison Harcourt ran a large conference at the House of Commons.
This was the first of two conferences covering the Digital Single Market.
The Prince of Wales praises work of University of Exeter farming experts
The Prince of Wales has praised the work of University of Exeter experts to help support small family farms.
Iceland's crowd sourced constitution, the anarchist take
The disconnect between voters and politicians has been cited as the cause of many current challenges in modern politics, from Brexit to the growth in support for extremist views around Europe.
Anarchy Rules! Exeter researcher to speak at conference opened by President of Iceland
Alex Prichard will be visiting Reykjavik for three days from the 18 - 20 October for a series of talks and discussions on the relevance of anarchist theory to contemporary politics.
Professor Doug Stokes examines rising non-Western states, global shifts in economic power, illiberal non-state actors and the deep seated political, social and racial problems in the US
Professor Stokes is working with City University's Inderjeet Parmar and Princeton's John Ikenberry on a new project entitled Ordering the World? Liberal Internationalism in Theory and Practice.
University of Exeter student success in international awards
University of Exeter social sciences students have been successful in an academic competition referred to as the “junior Nobel Prize”.
New Nuffield award hopes to influence the future of British farming
Nuffield Farming is awarding University of Exeter academic, Professor Michael Winter, with a Scholarship to study for the first Nuffield Farming Lecture.
Rural policy expert appointed as Government advisor
University of Exeter rural policy expert Professor Michael Winter OBE has been appointed as a Government advisor to help protect England’s natural environment.
Theresa May’s support highest among 'Bregretful' Conservatives
New Prime Minister Theresa May has expressed her commitment to Brexit, but she is liked most by Conservative voters who regret voting to leave, a new survey suggests.
University of Exeter agricultural economist awarded honorary doctorate
A University of Exeter expert has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Royal Veterinary College for his outstanding contribution to promoting animal health and welfare.
Major study reveals steep decline in number of small family farms
A major new independent study commissioned by The Prince’s Countryside Fund into the future of small family farms across the UK, has revealed a steep decline in numbers since the beginning of the century.
Further improvements to recruitment, retention and training of Army Reserve Forces needed
Improvements to the way that Army Reserve Forces are trained and supported are needed if recruitment targets are to be met.
University of Exeter experts to provide crucial advice to farmers, government and communities
Senior politicians have welcomed work by University of Exeter academics to promote smart decision-making which will safeguard the environment.
New research shows South West farmers concerned by Brexit
Farmers have expressed concern about the unknown implications of Britain leaving the European Union, according to a new survey by experts at the University of Exeter.
University to chair EU referendum discussions
Experts from the University of Exeter are to host a special two-part discussion series about whether the UK should stay or leave the European Union.
Politics academic wins PADEMIA award for outstanding research on parliamentary democracy in Europe
Dr Sandra Kröger and her co-author Professor Richard Bellamy have been awarded the 2016 PADEMIA Research award for Outstanding Research on Parliamentary Democracy in Europe in the category journal article.
ISIS propaganda collected in real time
University of Exeter experts will collect large amounts of propaganda put on the internet by Islamic State terrorists in real time to understand how it radicalises people.
Politics academic runs natural environment management workshop with Scottish decision makers
Dr Duncan Russel ran a workshop, with colleagues from the University of East Anglia and the James Hutton Institute, which brought together a range of representatives Scottish organisations responsible for managing the natural environment.
Exeter’s Q-Step Centre launches video series to offer quantitative methods lessons in an accessible and innovative way
The video series comprises 9 videos where researchers talked through one of their seminar papers and explained the methods they used
Politics and International Relations Success at the Teaching Awards 2016
The University of Exeter’s best lecturers were recognised by students at the Teaching Awards 2016 on 28 April, and three academic staff in our Politics and International Relations department were recognised for their contribution to their students’ experience.
MPA student publishes op-ed article in the Jakarta Post
Arif Budy Pratama was inspired by the lecturers on the MPA programme and through his article is hoping to introduce an alternative to the government in shaping public policy in Indonesia.
LEEP aims and activities: talks available
Members of LEEP gave an overview of the institute’s aims and activities to a packed audience of environmental economists, on Friday 18 March 2016, at envecon 2016, at the Royal Society, London.
Transatlantic link to help protect the environment
University of Exeter experts will collaborate with colleagues in the USA to work to protect our environment.
‘Ask the Experts’ about the EU referendum at the University of Exeter
Leading experts will be able to help people make an informed decision as they decide how to cast their vote in the UK’s referendum at an event in Exeter.
The viability of the UK small farm – a call for evidence
As part of research commissioned by The Prince's Countryside Fund we are holding workshops with interested parties and in advance of these workshops we are inviting the submission of written evidence.
New study to investigate impact of lobbying
Experts will investigate whether wealthy individuals and groups really do control political decisions as part of a new study.
Professor Matt Lobley awarded Associate membership of the Royal Agricultural Societies
Professor Lobley's award was for his very considerable contribution to the well being of the land based sector - particularly in the areas of retirement & succession planning.
Succession planning service launched to help farms stay in the family
Professor Matt Lobley joined a panel of farm succession planning experts to lead a debate, 'Playing the generation game', at NFU’s annual Conference in Birmingham.
University of Exeter environment expert appointed to advise the Government
A University of Exeter academic has been appointed as an advisor to help the Government develop and implement a new 25-year plan for the environment.
Simulation of the EU’s handling of the refugee crisis by undergraduate students in Politics and International Relations
The aim of simulations is to work with real-life situations and to provide an opportunity for students to engage with and directly apply the materials they have learnt.
Exeter alumnus in Foreign Affairs: Breaking Congo’s Glass Ceiling
Exeter and CSSIS alumnus Tom O’Bryan (2013) has published an article with Foreign Affairs magazine titled "Breaking Congo's Glass Ceiling: Gender Politics in the DRC."
Claudio Radaelli appointed to APSA Committee
Claudio Radaelli has been appointed to the committee for APSA's Excellence in Mentoring Award.
Media coverage focusing on slim majority of the Conservative Party influences voter perceptions
Voters who read media reports highlighting the slim Parliamentary majority of the Conservative Party are less likely to believe Prime Minister David Cameron can have an impact on their lives.
University of Exeter academic appointed to prestigious project ahead of EU referendum
A University of Exeter researcher has been appointed to be part of a group of leading academics who will provide expert analysis ahead of the forthcoming EU referendum.
Dan Stevens writes in the Washington Post
The guest post in the Monkey Cage, 'What do citizens fear most — for the world, the nation, themselves? The answers might surprise you.' is based on his recent publication in the British Journal of Political Science.
Changing the use of agricultural land could massively reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Making farmland more productive could bring about significant reductions in the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, University of Exeter research has found.
New ESRC Research Fellowship to explore the impact of a proposed UK Brexit from the EU on the UK Communications Industry
Alison Harcourt is a ESRC Senior Fellow on the UK in a Changing Europe project.