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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 4

At @royalholloway.bsky.social for the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Teaching & Learning conference. RHU hosted the first of these in 2008 - so great to be back here.

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Jun 14

Walking in London today, passed The Clement Atlee near Limehouse station. Has anyone done a list of pubs named after Prime Ministers?

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Jun 9

Looking forward to attending and speaking at the launch of the ASPIRE network this afternoon. Nothing better than talking about teaching, scholarship and political science/ IR.

The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our launch event is in London today and we are buzzing. Two top notch speakers @profcathyelliott.bsky.social and @teachpolitics.bsky.social lots of networking and chances to talk scholarship. Also going to use #aspirelaunch for the event. Let us know if you're joining us.

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 9

Our launch event is in London today and we are buzzing. Two top notch speakers @profcathyelliott.bsky.social and @teachpolitics.bsky.social lots of networking and chances to talk scholarship. Also going to use #aspirelaunch for the event. Let us know if you're joining us.

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Jun 5

Very useful blog from Office for Students on how they are working with the sector to develop plans for TEF and quality assessment.
www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-an...

Developing our future approach to quality assessment - Office for Students

Our Head of Student Outcomes, Graeme Rosenberg, writes on how we’ve been developing our new approach to assessing the quality of education that students receive.

www.officeforstudents.org.uk

The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 2

One week till our launch at Kings College London! Come join us for a FREE afternoon event with keynotes from @profcathyelliott.bsky.social and @teachpolitics.bsky.social! Find out more and sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-list #teachingtrack #SoTL

Events | aspirenetwork.uk

www.aspirenetwork.uk

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Apr 16

All finished-up for another year. Thanks to convenors, @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social team, panel chairs, presenters, delegates, exhibitors, & everyone else involved in making it happen, for 3 great days of analysis and discussion #PSA25

Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Apr 16

#PSA25 *Day 3* Our final jam-packed day of panels, roundtables, closing keynote and workshops.
🎉 Bag yourself a limited edition 75th anniversary tote and pen to take home. buff.ly/ayeRuaG

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Apr 16

#PSA25 *Day 3* Our final jam-packed day of panels, roundtables, closing keynote and workshops.
🎉 Bag yourself a limited edition 75th anniversary tote and pen to take home. buff.ly/ayeRuaG

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Apr 13

Great start to @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social conference, meeting with so many talented early career academics and discussing how to get started in the job market. Challenging times, but still some great opportunities in the sector and beyond.

PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · Apr 13

In our “CV Workshop”, the panellists shared valuable tips on how to showcase your experience and publications for an academic job:

✅ Highlight your strongest publications and teaching for the role
✅ Use clear sub-headings for each section

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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · Apr 13

In our “CV Workshop”, the panellists shared valuable tips on how to showcase your experience and publications for an academic job:

✅ Highlight your strongest publications and teaching for the role
✅ Use clear sub-headings for each section

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Apr 11

We had an excellent working group exploring how we further develop Political Science Education as a sub filed. Thanks to @amandamrosen.bsky.social & Tavishi Bhasin for organising.

APSA @apsa.bsky.social · Apr 11

Thanks to all #APSAVRM panelists, presenters, and participants for joining APSA’s 2025 Virtual Research Meeting! We hope you found it engaging, productive, and full of meaningful collaboration.

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APSA @apsa.bsky.social · Apr 11

Thanks to all #APSAVRM panelists, presenters, and participants for joining APSA’s 2025 Virtual Research Meeting! We hope you found it engaging, productive, and full of meaningful collaboration.

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Apr 11

*New PSA online resource* - learn about being an 'active bystander'; how to recognise problematic behaviour and take safe, constructive action to support others. #EDI #Equity #Inclusion #leadership #learning #onlineresource

PSA Online Resource: Learn How to Be an Active Bystander | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

We’ve launched a new short video introducing the Political Studies Association’s approach to being an active bystander.

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Apr 11

Just published. Paper with @rosegann.bsky.social Victoria Honeyman & Alasdair Blair explores the shape and scope of politics and IR as taught disciplines and how we engaged with this in the @qaa.ac.uk Subject benchmark review.

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Shaping the discipline: the impact of QAA benchmark statements on politics and international relations - European Political Science

The question ‘What is Politics and International Relations?’ often goes unasked, potentially leading to varied interpretations across universities. The review of the Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) S...

link.springer.com

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APSA @apsa.bsky.social · Apr 8

Statement on the Academic Freedom and Independence of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education

The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply concerned by recent attacks on the independence of colleges and universities in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been…

Statement on the Academic Freedom and Independence of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education

The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply concerned by recent attacks on the independence of colleges and universities in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been instances of hundreds of millions of dollars of federal grants and contracts for colleges and universities being cancelled or suspended, paired with promises of reinstating funding in return for compliance with a list of demands for institutional overhaul.

politicalsciencenow.com

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Apr 3

*Call for Papers* PSA #Teaching & #Learning Network Conference. Theme: #Teaching Well. Taking place 4 - 5 September @royalholloway.bsky.social. Paper proposal deadline 17 April. Details at

Call for Papers Political Studies Association Teaching and Learning Network Conference | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

Theme: Teaching Well4th-5th September 2025 This year’s PSA TLN annual conference will take place on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th of September at Royal Holloway, University of London, in Egham, Surrey.…

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Mar 1

Proud of what we have achieved developing Future Skills at @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social over the past couple of years. Delighted that our work was discussed at a Westminster Hall debate last week.

hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025...

Future Skills Programmes: Universities - Hansard - UK Parliament

Hansard record of the item : ' Future Skills Programmes: Universities' on Wednesday 26 February 2025.

hansard.parliament.uk

John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Feb 20

Enjoyed @regentsopera.bsky.social Ring Cycle so much, that I’m back tonight to see Götterdämmerung for a second time (in five days).

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Jan 22

Important new report on Politics and IR provision in UK HE. Looking forward to attending the launch event tonight.

The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Jan 22

A new British Academy report on Politics and International Relations provision in UK higher education has found that it remains a popular subject, with graduates out-earning national averages. Read the report in full:
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/new-rep...

New report uncovers popularity of Politics and International Relations degrees, with graduates outearning national averages

A new British Academy report on Politics and International Relations (PIR) provision in UK higher education shows a 20 per cent increase in first degree enrolments and a 41 per cent rise in postgradua...

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Jan 22

A new British Academy report on Politics and International Relations provision in UK higher education has found that it remains a popular subject, with graduates out-earning national averages. Read the report in full:
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/new-rep...

New report uncovers popularity of Politics and International Relations degrees, with graduates outearning national averages

A new British Academy report on Politics and International Relations (PIR) provision in UK higher education shows a 20 per cent increase in first degree enrolments and a 41 per cent rise in postgradua...

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Dec 5

Delighted to announce that I'll be joining the University of Hull in March as Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education.

University of Hull @uniofhull.bsky.social · Dec 5

Meet Professor John Craig, @teachpolitics.bsky.social our new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) 🎓👏

John will develop our new education strategy & improve student recruitment and retention through our academic programmes.

Here’s everything you need to know 👇
ow.ly/LPKg50UluHi

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University of Hull @uniofhull.bsky.social · Dec 5

Meet Professor John Craig, @teachpolitics.bsky.social our new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) 🎓👏

John will develop our new education strategy & improve student recruitment and retention through our academic programmes.

Here’s everything you need to know 👇
ow.ly/LPKg50UluHi

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Nov 18

Looking forward to taking up my duties as Vice Chair of the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social and working with trustees and the wider membership to promote excellence in the teaching and research of politics.

www.psa.ac.uk/psa/news/pol...

The Political Studies Association announces its new Vice Chair | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

Dr Andy Mycock (Chief Policy Fellow, Y-Pern, University of Leeds) has now completed his term as the PSA’s Vice-Chair. We thank him for his service to association, in particular his drive, dedication a...

www.psa.ac.uk

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John Craig @teachpolitics.bsky.social · Oct 16

Nice idea. I used to hypothesise that a good way to motivate students to learn how to find a library book would be to give each a list of books and say that one had a £5 note inside.

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