The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC)
@cvtrc.bsky.social
The Conflict, Violence and Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) at Royal Holloway University of London. Founding Director:
@akilnawan.bsky.social; Co-Director: @lizzypearson.bsky.social
@akilnawan.bsky.social; Co-Director: @lizzypearson.bsky.social
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📣 The CVTRC is pleased to announce a 1-day Symposium on 'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict & Political Violence'.
Full Programme below
📆 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London.
If you would like to attend, please get in touch: [email protected]
Full Programme below
📆 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London.
If you would like to attend, please get in touch: [email protected]
We're excited to welcome Prof Dan Hicks @profdanhicks.bsky.social to Royal Holloway tomorrow for his talk: ‘Every Monument Will Fall: A Story of Remembering and Forgetting’, chaired by CVTRC Senior Fellow Dr Patrick Doyle.
Attendance is open to all.
📆25 Nov, 5:15-6:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre
Attendance is open to all.
📆25 Nov, 5:15-6:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We're excited to welcome Prof Dan Hicks @profdanhicks.bsky.social to Royal Holloway tomorrow for his talk: ‘Every Monument Will Fall: A Story of Remembering and Forgetting’, chaired by CVTRC Senior Fellow Dr Patrick Doyle.
Attendance is open to all.
📆25 Nov, 5:15-6:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre
Attendance is open to all.
📆25 Nov, 5:15-6:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre
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Very much enjoyed talking to the smart folks @cvtrc.bsky.social. Was grateful to @benoloughlin.bsky.social for chairing & @akilnawan.bsky.social for inviting me.
Was very pleased to get questions from distinguished scholars like @lizzypearson.bsky.social as well several undergrads.
Was very pleased to get questions from distinguished scholars like @lizzypearson.bsky.social as well several undergrads.
October 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Very much enjoyed talking to the smart folks @cvtrc.bsky.social. Was grateful to @benoloughlin.bsky.social for chairing & @akilnawan.bsky.social for inviting me.
Was very pleased to get questions from distinguished scholars like @lizzypearson.bsky.social as well several undergrads.
Was very pleased to get questions from distinguished scholars like @lizzypearson.bsky.social as well several undergrads.
We're excited to welcome Dr Matthew Ford
@warmatters.bsky.social to Royal Holloway next week to talk on: 'War in the Smartphone Age: Conflict, Connectivity & the Crises at Our Fingertips' chaired by CVTRC Snr Fellow @benoloughlin.bsky.social
📆16 Oct, 5:15-6:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre
@warmatters.bsky.social to Royal Holloway next week to talk on: 'War in the Smartphone Age: Conflict, Connectivity & the Crises at Our Fingertips' chaired by CVTRC Snr Fellow @benoloughlin.bsky.social
📆16 Oct, 5:15-6:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre
October 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
We're excited to welcome Dr Matthew Ford
@warmatters.bsky.social to Royal Holloway next week to talk on: 'War in the Smartphone Age: Conflict, Connectivity & the Crises at Our Fingertips' chaired by CVTRC Snr Fellow @benoloughlin.bsky.social
📆16 Oct, 5:15-6:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre
@warmatters.bsky.social to Royal Holloway next week to talk on: 'War in the Smartphone Age: Conflict, Connectivity & the Crises at Our Fingertips' chaired by CVTRC Snr Fellow @benoloughlin.bsky.social
📆16 Oct, 5:15-6:30pm in Shilling Lecture Theatre
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Royal Holloway PGRs join us next week for the @cvtrc.bsky.social Postgraduate Research Network Welcome Event!
An exciting and busy term awaits! Check out the Autumn term schedule below:
An exciting and busy term awaits! Check out the Autumn term schedule below:
October 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Royal Holloway PGRs join us next week for the @cvtrc.bsky.social Postgraduate Research Network Welcome Event!
An exciting and busy term awaits! Check out the Autumn term schedule below:
An exciting and busy term awaits! Check out the Autumn term schedule below:
📣 The CVTRC is pleased to announce a 1-day Symposium on 'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict & Political Violence'.
Full Programme below
📆 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London.
If you would like to attend, please get in touch: [email protected]
Full Programme below
📆 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London.
If you would like to attend, please get in touch: [email protected]
July 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📣 The CVTRC is pleased to announce a 1-day Symposium on 'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict & Political Violence'.
Full Programme below
📆 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London.
If you would like to attend, please get in touch: [email protected]
Full Programme below
📆 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London.
If you would like to attend, please get in touch: [email protected]
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Five years later, the Society for Terrorism Research was able to make such a trip to the School of Law & Social Sciences and the @CVTRC.bsky.social at @RoyalHolloway.bsky.social, which hosted our 17th International Annual Conference between July 07-08, 2025.
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July 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Five years later, the Society for Terrorism Research was able to make such a trip to the School of Law & Social Sciences and the @CVTRC.bsky.social at @RoyalHolloway.bsky.social, which hosted our 17th International Annual Conference between July 07-08, 2025.
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Wrapping up #STR2025 with a thought-provoking keynote from Professor Charlotte Heath-Kelly, exploring state power, counterterrorism, and the politics of memory. A compelling end to two days of rich discussion and critical reflection. 🎤📚 @socterres.bsky.social @royalholloway.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Wrapping up #STR2025 with a thought-provoking keynote from Professor Charlotte Heath-Kelly, exploring state power, counterterrorism, and the politics of memory. A compelling end to two days of rich discussion and critical reflection. 🎤📚 @socterres.bsky.social @royalholloway.bsky.social
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A beautiful day in Egham for Day 2 of #STR2025 @socterres.bsky.social
Enjoyed presenting on defining terrorist online content on the Definitional Debates panel this morning.
Enjoyed presenting on defining terrorist online content on the Definitional Debates panel this morning.
July 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A beautiful day in Egham for Day 2 of #STR2025 @socterres.bsky.social
Enjoyed presenting on defining terrorist online content on the Definitional Debates panel this morning.
Enjoyed presenting on defining terrorist online content on the Definitional Debates panel this morning.
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Had an amazing time today discussing some of the key findings from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK at #STR2025. Thanks for having me @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social @ashkingdon.bsky.social @socterres.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Had an amazing time today discussing some of the key findings from my research project on AI and the far-right riots in the UK at #STR2025. Thanks for having me @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social @ashkingdon.bsky.social @socterres.bsky.social
A brilliant group of delegates at #STR2025 - representing diverse institutions, disciplines, and perspectives in the study of terrorism and political violence. 🌍📚 @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A brilliant group of delegates at #STR2025 - representing diverse institutions, disciplines, and perspectives in the study of terrorism and political violence. 🌍📚 @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social
Day 2 of #STR2025 is underway! Looking forward to another full day of panels, debate, and insight as we continue exploring the dynamics of terrorism, security, and political violence. 🔍🌍 @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Day 2 of #STR2025 is underway! Looking forward to another full day of panels, debate, and insight as we continue exploring the dynamics of terrorism, security, and political violence. 🔍🌍 @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social
A fitting close to Day 1 of #STR2025 - bringing together delegates for discussion, networking, and shared reflection. @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A fitting close to Day 1 of #STR2025 - bringing together delegates for discussion, networking, and shared reflection. @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social
This afternoon at #STR2025, guest speaker Travis Frain OBE shared a moving reflection on 20 years since 7/7: resilience in unity and the human cost of terrorism. A powerful reminder of the lived realities behind this research. 🕊️ @royalholloway.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This afternoon at #STR2025, guest speaker Travis Frain OBE shared a moving reflection on 20 years since 7/7: resilience in unity and the human cost of terrorism. A powerful reminder of the lived realities behind this research. 🕊️ @royalholloway.bsky.social
The iconic Founders Building provides a striking backdrop as #STR2025 begins - two days of vital discussion on terrorism, security, and political violence. @royalholloway.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The iconic Founders Building provides a striking backdrop as #STR2025 begins - two days of vital discussion on terrorism, security, and political violence. @royalholloway.bsky.social
🎉 The 17th Annual International Society for Terrorism Research Conference is officially underway! We’re excited to welcome researchers and practitioners from around the globe for two days of rich discussion, critical insights, and fresh perspectives. #STR2025
July 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🎉 The 17th Annual International Society for Terrorism Research Conference is officially underway! We’re excited to welcome researchers and practitioners from around the globe for two days of rich discussion, critical insights, and fresh perspectives. #STR2025
📣 Deadline extended📣
Due to popular request, the submission deadline for the Symposium on: 'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict, & Political Violence' has been extended to Wed 25 June.
📅 The symposium will be held on 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London
Due to popular request, the submission deadline for the Symposium on: 'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict, & Political Violence' has been extended to Wed 25 June.
📅 The symposium will be held on 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London
📣 Call for Papers 📣
The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre is pleased to announce a one day Symposium on:
'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict, & Political Violence'
📅 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London
⏳ Submission deadline: 23/06/25. Full Call for Proposals 👇
The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre is pleased to announce a one day Symposium on:
'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict, & Political Violence'
📅 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London
⏳ Submission deadline: 23/06/25. Full Call for Proposals 👇
June 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📣 Deadline extended📣
Due to popular request, the submission deadline for the Symposium on: 'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict, & Political Violence' has been extended to Wed 25 June.
📅 The symposium will be held on 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London
Due to popular request, the submission deadline for the Symposium on: 'Popular Culture and World Politics: Portraying War, Conflict, & Political Violence' has been extended to Wed 25 June.
📅 The symposium will be held on 24/07/25 at Stewart House, London
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Students made thus website after a doing week-long workshop with @trillingual.bsky.social on social justice and journalism. Some powerful stories from our graduates, and incredible visuals as well well worth a read at - rtn.earth
Last week, students embarked on an intensive week-long workshop on Social Justice Journalism led by @trillingual.bsky.social convened by @yoavgalai.bsky.social from PIRP. Students researched and wrote the articles, made the visuals and designed the website at: rtn.earth
RTN: Reclaim the Narrative
A social justice journalism project at Royal Holloway, University of London
rtn.earth
June 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Students made thus website after a doing week-long workshop with @trillingual.bsky.social on social justice and journalism. Some powerful stories from our graduates, and incredible visuals as well well worth a read at - rtn.earth
Final week to register for the @socterres.bsky.social 17th Annual International Conference, hosted on 7-8 July at Royal Holloway University by the School of LSS & @cvtrc.bsky.social
🚨 Registration closes this Friday (June 6th) 🚨
Register here:
societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
🚨 Registration closes this Friday (June 6th) 🚨
Register here:
societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
17th Annual International Conference
An international, multi-disciplinary organization of theoretical and empirical researchers whose mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of terrorism and political violence through annual co...
societyforterrorismresearch.org
June 3, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Final week to register for the @socterres.bsky.social 17th Annual International Conference, hosted on 7-8 July at Royal Holloway University by the School of LSS & @cvtrc.bsky.social
🚨 Registration closes this Friday (June 6th) 🚨
Register here:
societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
🚨 Registration closes this Friday (June 6th) 🚨
Register here:
societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
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We are happy to announce that Professor Charlotte Heath-Kelly has been confirmed as a closing Keynote Speaker for the 17th Annual International Conference of the Society for Terrorism Research at the School of Law & Social Sciences and the @CVTRC.bsky.social at @RoyalHolloway.bsky.social.
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May 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We are happy to announce that Professor Charlotte Heath-Kelly has been confirmed as a closing Keynote Speaker for the 17th Annual International Conference of the Society for Terrorism Research at the School of Law & Social Sciences and the @CVTRC.bsky.social at @RoyalHolloway.bsky.social.
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Deadline for @socterres.bsky.social Early Bird Registration is coming up 🔜24 May! A good time to announce our second keynote, Professor Charlotte Heath Kelly, expert in memorialisation, and scandalisation. Excited to host her this July 7 8 in Egham! @royalholloway.bsky.social @cvtrc.bsky.social ✨
May 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Deadline for @socterres.bsky.social Early Bird Registration is coming up 🔜24 May! A good time to announce our second keynote, Professor Charlotte Heath Kelly, expert in memorialisation, and scandalisation. Excited to host her this July 7 8 in Egham! @royalholloway.bsky.social @cvtrc.bsky.social ✨
Thanks to everyone who submitted an abstract to the @socterres.bsky.social 17th Annual International Conference, hosted on 7-8 July at Royal Holloway University.
All acceptance emails have now been sent out - 135 papers were accepted 👏
Register here: societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
All acceptance emails have now been sent out - 135 papers were accepted 👏
Register here: societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
17th Annual International Conference
An international, multi-disciplinary organization of theoretical and empirical researchers whose mission is to enhance knowledge and understanding of terrorism and political violence through annual co...
societyforterrorismresearch.org
May 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Thanks to everyone who submitted an abstract to the @socterres.bsky.social 17th Annual International Conference, hosted on 7-8 July at Royal Holloway University.
All acceptance emails have now been sent out - 135 papers were accepted 👏
Register here: societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
All acceptance emails have now been sent out - 135 papers were accepted 👏
Register here: societyforterrorismresearch.org/conferences/...
Senior Research Fellow @benoloughlin.bsky.social will be speaking at the University of Edinburgh tomorrow, in a provicatively-titled talk that examines Trump, the ‘narrative turn’ of International Relations, and the relevance of truth in world politics.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-mean-let...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-mean-let...
"I mean, let’s be honest. The European Union was formed to screw the USA"
Join Ben O’Loughlin to examine Trump, the ‘narrative turn’ of International Relations, and the relevance of truth in world politics.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Senior Research Fellow @benoloughlin.bsky.social will be speaking at the University of Edinburgh tomorrow, in a provicatively-titled talk that examines Trump, the ‘narrative turn’ of International Relations, and the relevance of truth in world politics.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-mean-let...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-mean-let...
Important new article from Senior Research Fellow @yoavgalai.bsky.social: 'The Racial Visual Imaginary of International Relations' which considers how visual politics is structured to ignore race & racism and why it shouldn’t.
OA in International Political Sociology
academic.oup.com/ips/article/...
OA in International Political Sociology
academic.oup.com/ips/article/...
April 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Important new article from Senior Research Fellow @yoavgalai.bsky.social: 'The Racial Visual Imaginary of International Relations' which considers how visual politics is structured to ignore race & racism and why it shouldn’t.
OA in International Political Sociology
academic.oup.com/ips/article/...
OA in International Political Sociology
academic.oup.com/ips/article/...
Our Senior Research Fellow, Dr Becky Jinks, will be speaking at @wienerlibrary.bsky.social today (6:30-8pm) to commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in conjunction with the Armenian Institute.
wienerholocaustlibrary.org/event/in-per...
wienerholocaustlibrary.org/event/in-per...
Commemoration event with the Armenian Institute: The 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide - The Wiener Holocaust Library
This event is held in collaboration with the Wiener Holocaust Library, as part of the Holocaust and Genocide Research Partnership, and the Armenian Institute. It commemorates 110 years since the Armen...
wienerholocaustlibrary.org
April 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Our Senior Research Fellow, Dr Becky Jinks, will be speaking at @wienerlibrary.bsky.social today (6:30-8pm) to commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in conjunction with the Armenian Institute.
wienerholocaustlibrary.org/event/in-per...
wienerholocaustlibrary.org/event/in-per...
At least 51,266 Palestinians have been killed in the 18 months since the Gaza war began ~ a third of the dead are children.
Some helpful context from CVTRC Senior Research Fellow @michael-spagat.bsky.social for the BBC here on the revised casualty figures from Gaza.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Some helpful context from CVTRC Senior Research Fellow @michael-spagat.bsky.social for the BBC here on the revised casualty figures from Gaza.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
April 23, 2025 at 7:40 AM
At least 51,266 Palestinians have been killed in the 18 months since the Gaza war began ~ a third of the dead are children.
Some helpful context from CVTRC Senior Research Fellow @michael-spagat.bsky.social for the BBC here on the revised casualty figures from Gaza.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Some helpful context from CVTRC Senior Research Fellow @michael-spagat.bsky.social for the BBC here on the revised casualty figures from Gaza.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...