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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Jul 14

📣 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]

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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · Jul 11

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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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Jul 8

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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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Jul 8

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Katy Vaughan @drkatyvaughan.bsky.social · Jul 8

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.

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Dr Beatriz Lopes Buarque @beatrizlbuarque.bsky.social · Jul 7

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

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Jul 7

A fitting close to Day 1 of #STR2025 - bringing together delegates for discussion, networking, and shared reflection. @royalholloway.bsky.social @lizzypearson.bsky.social

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Jul 7

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

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Jul 7

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

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Jul 7

🎉 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

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Jun 23

📣 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

The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Apr 17

📣 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 👇

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Yoav Galai @yoavgalai.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

PIR at Royal Holloway @rhulpir.bsky.social · Jun 9

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

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Jun 3

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/...

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...

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Society for Terrorism Research (STR) @socterres.bsky.social · May 27

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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Elizabeth Pearson @lizzypearson.bsky.social · May 20

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 ✨

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · May 16

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · May 1

Following a marathon review process, we unfortunately had to reject a large no. of papers too - apologies if you weren't successful on this occasion.

If you have any questions, please contact the RHUL hosting organising team via [email protected].

@lizzypearson.bsky.social @akilnawan.bsky.social

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · May 1

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/...

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...

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Apr 28

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...

"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

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Apr 25

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/...

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Apr 24

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...

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...

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Apr 23

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...

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The Conflict, Violence & Terrorism Research Centre (CVTRC) @cvtrc.bsky.social · Apr 17

📣 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 👇

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