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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Sep 2

The first annual CSE Midlands Group Conference is happening on Tuesday 16 Sept at the University of Birmingham:"Britain’s financialised capitalism & the politics of change". Free, in-person, no registration. DMU Politics' Pinar Donmez is one of the contributors: Full programme: tinyurl.com/ytvk54p5

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PSA International Relations Specialist Group @psainter-relations.bsky.social · Jul 22

+ 9 am and Thursday, 24th July, 3 pm, respectively. We are looking forward to hearing from the early career researcher members of the PSA community and their exciting research projects in the coming days!

Conference programme: www.psa.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

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Early Career Network | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

About UsWho runs the Early Career Network? ECN Annual Conference 2025: Politics in an Age of Uncertainty21 to 24 July 2025 - FREE, ONLINE EVENT The Political Studies Association Early Career Network's...

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PSA International Relations Specialist Group @psainter-relations.bsky.social · Jul 22

This year the @psaecn.bsky.social Annual Conference is featuring two panels focused on international relations chaired by the PSA's newly established IR Specialist Group. Please see the conference programme and panel details at the links below. The IR panels are scheduled on Wednesday, 23rd July +

Early Career Network | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

About UsWho runs the Early Career Network? ECN Annual Conference 2025: Politics in an Age of Uncertainty21 to 24 July 2025 - FREE, ONLINE EVENT The Political Studies Association Early Career Network's...

www.psa.ac.uk

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · May 23

DMU Politics & IR, in collaboration with colleagues in Media and Creative Industries, is organising the screening of Made in Ethiopia (2024) documentary!
📅 29 May | 🕕 6PM
📍 Phoenix Cinema, Leicester www.phoenix.org.uk/whats-on/pro...

Made in Ethiopia | Phoenix Leicester | Tickets

Made in Ethiopia follows the aftermath of a massive Chinese factory complex attempting a high-stakes expansion in Ethiopia | Thu 29 May, 6pm

www.phoenix.org.uk

Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · May 13

This event is today at 5pm, see details below!

Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · May 9

Join Dr. Simon Stevens (Senior Lecturer in Political Theory) next Tuesday at 5 PM for a thought-provoking webinar: "Why Big Ideas Matter When Teaching Political Theory"—inspired by his new book 'Political Theory'. Free registration, link: shorturl.at/PpVa3

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Why big ideas matter when teaching Political Theory. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Political theory lecturers are in a difficult position. We must decolonise, whilst decolonising and what it is, remains contested territory. And, if we are doing this, then we ought to consider how ou...

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · May 12

Read Alistair Jones' (Associate Professor of Politics) analysis for the Leicester Gazette: "Is the two party system dead in the water?" www.leicester.news/analysis-is-...

Analysis: Is the two party system dead in the water?

Reform UK has successfully defeated candidates from all the major parties in Leicestershire.

www.leicester.news

Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · May 9

Join Dr. Simon Stevens (Senior Lecturer in Political Theory) next Tuesday at 5 PM for a thought-provoking webinar: "Why Big Ideas Matter When Teaching Political Theory"—inspired by his new book 'Political Theory'. Free registration, link: shorturl.at/PpVa3

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Why big ideas matter when teaching Political Theory. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Political theory lecturers are in a difficult position. We must decolonise, whilst decolonising and what it is, remains contested territory. And, if we are doing this, then we ought to consider how ou...

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Mar 14

Andrew Sanders, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, appeared on BBC Radio Leicester on Wednesday 12 March to discuss the Trump administrations imposition of tariffs on UK steel imported to the USA. Listen here from 3h10: lnkd.in/eEYtVzyV

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Mar 14

The textbook challenges the traditional political theory canon by exploring big ideas like sovereignty, property, human rights, and gender through diverse cultural perspectives. Simon will host a webinar on 13th May 2025 to discuss the book. Register here sagepub.zoom.us/webinar/regi... ”

Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Mar 14

We are pleased to announce that Dr Simon Stevens, Senior Lecturer in Political Philosophy, has published a new textbook titled 'Political Theory: Why Big Ideas Matter' (Sage).

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Why big ideas matter when teaching Political Theory. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Political theory lecturers are in a difficult position. We must decolonise, whilst decolonising and what it is, remains contested territory. And, if we are doing this, then we ought to consider how ou...

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Mar 10

Amina spoke on gendered Islamophobia at the Human Rights 30 project launch in Tirana, Albania, in January. The conference was hosted by the Albanian government and attended by academics, Amnesty International, the UN, and the Open Society Foundation.

Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Mar 10

Dr. Amina Easat-Daas authored the chapter "Gender, Islamophobia, and Romaphobia: Intersectional Insights" in Roma in Central and Southeastern Europe: Navigating Muslim Identities, Challenges, and Activism, edited by Dr. Ivan Ejub Kostić (University of Belgrade) and Dr. Selma Muhič Dizdarevič.

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Feb 27

As part of a collaboration with Actors for Human Rights (AFHR), DMU Politics & International Relations, Law School, UN SDG Impact Hub, and DMU Pride, participants joined an interactive Asylum Mapping Workshop and a verbatim play, This is Who I Am.

Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Feb 25

Politics, IR and Law students have attended an emotive, thought-provoking verbatim play and Q&A delivered by Actors for Human Rights this afternoon on the long-lasting and multi-faceted impact of hostile immigration policies on diverse migrant, asylum seeker, refugee communities.

Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Feb 24

Reminder: The event is tomorrow🥳 If you’re unsure where Trinity House is, please meet near Clephan Building at 13:45. Staff will guide you to the chapel from there.

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Feb 24

REMINDER!

Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Jan 28

Actors for Human Rights (AFHR) returns to DMU on 25 February at Trinity House with events co-organised by Politics & IR, Law School, SDG Impact Hub, and DMU Pride. Highlights include Tales from the Hostile Environment (14:00-15:45), a play with Q&A on immigration policies

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Feb 21

On Wednesday, three students from our Politics & IR programmes attended the Model NATO Simulation at the Foreign Office, jointly organised by @mybisa.bsky.social DMU was one of 32 participating universities and our students did a fantastic job in responding to a crisis! #BISAFCDOModelNATO

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Feb 21

DMU students from the MA in International Relations visited the Stephan Lawrence Research Centre last week and attended a seminar lead by @DrFRajina.

Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Feb 10

Andrew Sanders, senior lecturer in Politics and IR, visited Northampton School for Girls Sixth Form last week to discuss the 2024 US Presidential election, the causes and consequences of the Trump Victory with the A - level Politics group. Thanks @NSGSixthForm for the invitation

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Jan 28

Actors for Human Rights (AFHR) returns to DMU on 25 February at Trinity House with events co-organised by Politics & IR, Law School, SDG Impact Hub, and DMU Pride. Highlights include Tales from the Hostile Environment (14:00-15:45), a play with Q&A on immigration policies

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Jan 28

Actors for Human Rights (AFHR) returns to DMU on 25 February at Trinity House with events co-organised by Politics & IR, Law School, SDG Impact Hub, and DMU Pride. Highlights include Tales from the Hostile Environment (14:00-15:45), a play with Q&A on immigration policies

@dmuleicester.bsky.social

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Jan 27

Three DMU Politics & IR students will represent the university at Model NATO 2025 on 19 February at the Foreign Office Co-organised by @mybisa.bsky.social @FCDOGovuk, the event offers invaluable insights fosters skills,inspiring careers for diplomacy,government,NGOs,the military #BISAFCDOModelNATO

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Jan 27

New "think piece" by Jonathan Davies on central-local relations after six months of the Labour government, published as part of an ESRC-MHCLG project on improving funding to reduce geographical inequalities (formerly "levelling up").

www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen...

Emerging Themes and Issues in English Devolution - University of Birmingham

Emerging Themes Report

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · Jan 23

We are delighted to announce the publication of Turkey and the Global Political Economy, co-edited by Dr. Mehmet E. Erol (DMU), @gonencuysal (Lancaster), and @gorkemaltinors (Bilecik University, Turkey). The book is officially released today! @ibtauris @pprlancaster

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