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POLIS includes seven Centres which embody the intellectual diversity of the Department through their academic programmes and inspirational research.
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Inaugural Lecture
Professor of Politics, Duncan Kelly will give his inaugural lecture 'Seeing Things Politically' on Thursday 21 May 2026.
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21 Apr 2026
Dr Alena Drieschova wins dual book awards from the International Studies Association
21 Apr 2026
Join us for the Politics and International Studies Masterclass on 5 May 2026
25 Jan 2026
Marking Ten Years: Remembering Giulio Regeni
18 Dec 2025
New Book: Dr James Wood explores the 'Polycentric Innovation State' in the US
2 Dec 2025
Dr Philip Towle (in memoriam)
12 Nov 2025
Dr Ilias Alami Wins Prestigious 2025 BISA-IPEG Book Prize
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