UCD Politics and International Relations
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Official account of the UCD School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe). University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
https://www.ucd.ie/spire/
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Congratulations to our colleague, Dr Alexander Dukalskis @alexdukalskis.bsky.social on receiving the UCD Dean of Graduate Studies Award for Excellence in Doctoral Supervision! 🏆🎓
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Comhghairdeas leat, a Alex 🙌
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Comhghairdeas leat, a Alex 🙌
February 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Congratulations to our colleague, Dr Alexander Dukalskis @alexdukalskis.bsky.social on receiving the UCD Dean of Graduate Studies Award for Excellence in Doctoral Supervision! 🏆🎓
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Comhghairdeas leat, a Alex 🙌
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Comhghairdeas leat, a Alex 🙌
📢 A New Article📄
"The political business cycle of petroleum taxes: An analysis of Indian states" by Assoc Professor Krishna Vadlamannati
Link: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
"The political business cycle of petroleum taxes: An analysis of Indian states" by Assoc Professor Krishna Vadlamannati
Link: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
January 12, 2026 at 12:14 PM
📢 A New Article📄
"The political business cycle of petroleum taxes: An analysis of Indian states" by Assoc Professor Krishna Vadlamannati
Link: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
"The political business cycle of petroleum taxes: An analysis of Indian states" by Assoc Professor Krishna Vadlamannati
Link: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh!
We are closed from 24 December and reopen on 2 January.
🎄 Applications for January-start postgraduate courses will close in mid-January.
🎄 Applications for two PhD scholarship schemes will close on 30 Jan & 6 Feb.
👉 www.ucd.ie/spire/
We are closed from 24 December and reopen on 2 January.
🎄 Applications for January-start postgraduate courses will close in mid-January.
🎄 Applications for two PhD scholarship schemes will close on 30 Jan & 6 Feb.
👉 www.ucd.ie/spire/
December 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh!
We are closed from 24 December and reopen on 2 January.
🎄 Applications for January-start postgraduate courses will close in mid-January.
🎄 Applications for two PhD scholarship schemes will close on 30 Jan & 6 Feb.
👉 www.ucd.ie/spire/
We are closed from 24 December and reopen on 2 January.
🎄 Applications for January-start postgraduate courses will close in mid-January.
🎄 Applications for two PhD scholarship schemes will close on 30 Jan & 6 Feb.
👉 www.ucd.ie/spire/
Why does it seem like good government is so hard to deliver? A new module for our students tackled these questions by bringing policy makers and shapers into the classroom.
More details about the guests and module: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
@ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
More details about the guests and module: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
@ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Why does it seem like good government is so hard to deliver? A new module for our students tackled these questions by bringing policy makers and shapers into the classroom.
More details about the guests and module: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
@ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
More details about the guests and module: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
@ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
📢 SPIRe Newsletter Autumn 2025 issue has just been published!
This issue includes "Lucía Tiscornia receives ERC starting grant", "NUI Awards an Honorary Doctorate to Maurice Manning", "Elizabeth Meehan Prize for Dawn Walsh" and more!
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This issue includes "Lucía Tiscornia receives ERC starting grant", "NUI Awards an Honorary Doctorate to Maurice Manning", "Elizabeth Meehan Prize for Dawn Walsh" and more!
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December 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
📢 SPIRe Newsletter Autumn 2025 issue has just been published!
This issue includes "Lucía Tiscornia receives ERC starting grant", "NUI Awards an Honorary Doctorate to Maurice Manning", "Elizabeth Meehan Prize for Dawn Walsh" and more!
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
This issue includes "Lucía Tiscornia receives ERC starting grant", "NUI Awards an Honorary Doctorate to Maurice Manning", "Elizabeth Meehan Prize for Dawn Walsh" and more!
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
SPIRe held an award ceremony on December 3 to recognise our top students🥇
A huge congratulations to the winners for such a significant achievement! 🙌 Maith sibh!
Winners and the criteria 👇
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A huge congratulations to the winners for such a significant achievement! 🙌 Maith sibh!
Winners and the criteria 👇
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
SPIRe held an award ceremony on December 3 to recognise our top students🥇
A huge congratulations to the winners for such a significant achievement! 🙌 Maith sibh!
Winners and the criteria 👇
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A huge congratulations to the winners for such a significant achievement! 🙌 Maith sibh!
Winners and the criteria 👇
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
📢 New research out!
Based on a thesis by former MA International Development student (2022-23) Derek Nolan and his supervisor, Krishna Vadlamannati.
Derek is an Economist with the Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth, Gov. of Ireland.
doi.org/10.1111/sjpe...
#Research
Based on a thesis by former MA International Development student (2022-23) Derek Nolan and his supervisor, Krishna Vadlamannati.
Derek is an Economist with the Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth, Gov. of Ireland.
doi.org/10.1111/sjpe...
#Research
December 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
📢 New research out!
Based on a thesis by former MA International Development student (2022-23) Derek Nolan and his supervisor, Krishna Vadlamannati.
Derek is an Economist with the Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth, Gov. of Ireland.
doi.org/10.1111/sjpe...
#Research
Based on a thesis by former MA International Development student (2022-23) Derek Nolan and his supervisor, Krishna Vadlamannati.
Derek is an Economist with the Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth, Gov. of Ireland.
doi.org/10.1111/sjpe...
#Research
Interested in the MA/MSc International Relations, Politics & Data Science, Human Rights, Gender, International Development, European Politics, Conflict Studies, Political Theory, Political Economy, etc.?
🗓️ Wed, Nov 26 | 3:30 pm.
We hope to see you there!
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🗓️ Wed, Nov 26 | 3:30 pm.
We hope to see you there!
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November 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Interested in the MA/MSc International Relations, Politics & Data Science, Human Rights, Gender, International Development, European Politics, Conflict Studies, Political Theory, Political Economy, etc.?
🗓️ Wed, Nov 26 | 3:30 pm.
We hope to see you there!
www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/st...
🗓️ Wed, Nov 26 | 3:30 pm.
We hope to see you there!
www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/st...
Information session on careers in the Political Risk Consulting industry for our current students:
- What the Political Risk Consulting job entails
- What skills are needed
- Where to look for opportunities
Interested? Please contact Dr Krishna Vadlamannati directly at [email protected].
- What the Political Risk Consulting job entails
- What skills are needed
- Where to look for opportunities
Interested? Please contact Dr Krishna Vadlamannati directly at [email protected].
November 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Information session on careers in the Political Risk Consulting industry for our current students:
- What the Political Risk Consulting job entails
- What skills are needed
- Where to look for opportunities
Interested? Please contact Dr Krishna Vadlamannati directly at [email protected].
- What the Political Risk Consulting job entails
- What skills are needed
- Where to look for opportunities
Interested? Please contact Dr Krishna Vadlamannati directly at [email protected].
Applications are open for two UCD Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarships💫
It covers:
☑️ Tuition fees (up to the non-EU rate)
☑️ A yearly stipend of €25,000
☑️ An annual research budget of €4,000
Deadline: 6 February 2026
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It covers:
☑️ Tuition fees (up to the non-EU rate)
☑️ A yearly stipend of €25,000
☑️ An annual research budget of €4,000
Deadline: 6 February 2026
@elisaadamico.bsky.social
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November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Applications are open for two UCD Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarships💫
It covers:
☑️ Tuition fees (up to the non-EU rate)
☑️ A yearly stipend of €25,000
☑️ An annual research budget of €4,000
Deadline: 6 February 2026
@elisaadamico.bsky.social
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
It covers:
☑️ Tuition fees (up to the non-EU rate)
☑️ A yearly stipend of €25,000
☑️ An annual research budget of €4,000
Deadline: 6 February 2026
@elisaadamico.bsky.social
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
Join us for UCD Open Day this Saturday, 8 November!🤩 Our current students and staff will be there to answer all your questions. We hope to see you there!
Tá súil againn tú a fheiceáil ag Lá Oscailte UCD.
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Tá súil againn tú a fheiceáil ag Lá Oscailte UCD.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Join us for UCD Open Day this Saturday, 8 November!🤩 Our current students and staff will be there to answer all your questions. We hope to see you there!
Tá súil againn tú a fheiceáil ag Lá Oscailte UCD.
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Tá súil againn tú a fheiceáil ag Lá Oscailte UCD.
ucdopenday.ie
Applications are now open for the UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship 2026.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
✔️Covers full fees (EU and Non-EU)
✔️Provides a living stipend of €25,000 per year for up to four years
✔️Is open to EU and non-EU applicants
👇
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
✔️Covers full fees (EU and Non-EU)
✔️Provides a living stipend of €25,000 per year for up to four years
✔️Is open to EU and non-EU applicants
👇
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
November 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Applications are now open for the UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship 2026.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
✔️Covers full fees (EU and Non-EU)
✔️Provides a living stipend of €25,000 per year for up to four years
✔️Is open to EU and non-EU applicants
👇
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
✔️Covers full fees (EU and Non-EU)
✔️Provides a living stipend of €25,000 per year for up to four years
✔️Is open to EU and non-EU applicants
👇
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
Great session at the PSAI Workshop on Methods in Political Theory last Friday!
Huge thanks to Professor Jonathan Floyd (University of Bristol) for leading a fascinating discussion on research methods.
Read more: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
Huge thanks to Professor Jonathan Floyd (University of Bristol) for leading a fascinating discussion on research methods.
Read more: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
October 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Great session at the PSAI Workshop on Methods in Political Theory last Friday!
Huge thanks to Professor Jonathan Floyd (University of Bristol) for leading a fascinating discussion on research methods.
Read more: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
Huge thanks to Professor Jonathan Floyd (University of Bristol) for leading a fascinating discussion on research methods.
Read more: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
Co. Here Launch: A new EU-funded project that is reimaging refugee integration
Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth
Thursday 2 October 2025
5.30 – 7.30pm
Registration and Further Information ⬇️
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Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth
Thursday 2 October 2025
5.30 – 7.30pm
Registration and Further Information ⬇️
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
October 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Co. Here Launch: A new EU-funded project that is reimaging refugee integration
Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth
Thursday 2 October 2025
5.30 – 7.30pm
Registration and Further Information ⬇️
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth
Thursday 2 October 2025
5.30 – 7.30pm
Registration and Further Information ⬇️
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
UCD Centre for Sustainable Development hosted the conference, which was co-organised with the African Development Bank and supported by Irish Aid and Research Ireland.
Read more⬇️
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Read more⬇️
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September 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
UCD Centre for Sustainable Development hosted the conference, which was co-organised with the African Development Bank and supported by Irish Aid and Research Ireland.
Read more⬇️
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Read more⬇️
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We hope your first academic week went brilliantly! We have fantastic news to share – SPIRe has been awarded the Athena Swan Ireland Silver Award! 🏆🎖️🥳🙌
Enjoy your weekend!
Enjoy your weekend!
September 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We hope your first academic week went brilliantly! We have fantastic news to share – SPIRe has been awarded the Athena Swan Ireland Silver Award! 🏆🎖️🥳🙌
Enjoy your weekend!
Enjoy your weekend!
PhD Student, Jambo Ramadhani, Awarded Biannual College Research Funding 👏🙌
Title: "Public Policy and Local Climate Adaptation: A Case Study of Drought Response Strategies in Monduli District, Northern Tanzania"
Read More: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
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Title: "Public Policy and Local Climate Adaptation: A Case Study of Drought Response Strategies in Monduli District, Northern Tanzania"
Read More: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
@ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
PhD Student, Jambo Ramadhani, Awarded Biannual College Research Funding 👏🙌
Title: "Public Policy and Local Climate Adaptation: A Case Study of Drought Response Strategies in Monduli District, Northern Tanzania"
Read More: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
@ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
Title: "Public Policy and Local Climate Adaptation: A Case Study of Drought Response Strategies in Monduli District, Northern Tanzania"
Read More: www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
@ucdsocscilaw.bsky.social
SPIRe Warmly Welcomes Our New Colleagues: Dr Elisa d’Amico, Dr Nikita Khokhlov (Ad Astra Fellows) and Dr Farsan Ghassim (Assistant Professor)🤗
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September 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
SPIRe Warmly Welcomes Our New Colleagues: Dr Elisa d’Amico, Dr Nikita Khokhlov (Ad Astra Fellows) and Dr Farsan Ghassim (Assistant Professor)🤗
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📢Two Research Assistant Positions in Corruption Studies: Call for Applications from SPIRe PhD and Master's Students
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: 20 hours per week for no more than 13 weeks
Applications close on Friday 27 June
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Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: 20 hours per week for no more than 13 weeks
Applications close on Friday 27 June
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
June 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
📢Two Research Assistant Positions in Corruption Studies: Call for Applications from SPIRe PhD and Master's Students
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: 20 hours per week for no more than 13 weeks
Applications close on Friday 27 June
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: 20 hours per week for no more than 13 weeks
Applications close on Friday 27 June
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
"Measure economic growth in cities and regions as well as nationally" argues a new paper in Socio-Economic Review by Professor Aidan Regan @aidanregan.bsky.social
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June 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
"Measure economic growth in cities and regions as well as nationally" argues a new paper in Socio-Economic Review by Professor Aidan Regan @aidanregan.bsky.social
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Dr Elifcan Çelebi will deliver the Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture at Maynooth University on Monday May 12 at 4PM.
She will reflect on Turkey's political turmoil, exploring authoritarianism amid economic recession, its resilience, and ongoing protests.
Register here: shorturl.at/uqjhU
She will reflect on Turkey's political turmoil, exploring authoritarianism amid economic recession, its resilience, and ongoing protests.
Register here: shorturl.at/uqjhU
May 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Dr Elifcan Çelebi will deliver the Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture at Maynooth University on Monday May 12 at 4PM.
She will reflect on Turkey's political turmoil, exploring authoritarianism amid economic recession, its resilience, and ongoing protests.
Register here: shorturl.at/uqjhU
She will reflect on Turkey's political turmoil, exploring authoritarianism amid economic recession, its resilience, and ongoing protests.
Register here: shorturl.at/uqjhU
Nishtha Pandey from global consultancy J.S. HELD spoke to SPIRe undergrads in "POL30820: Political Risk & Foreign Investments" taught by Krishna Vadlamannati about careers, roles, and key skills in political risk consultancy.
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April 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Nishtha Pandey from global consultancy J.S. HELD spoke to SPIRe undergrads in "POL30820: Political Risk & Foreign Investments" taught by Krishna Vadlamannati about careers, roles, and key skills in political risk consultancy.
linkedin.com/in/nishtha-p...
linkedin.com/in/nishtha-p...
📢SPIRe Graduate Taught Programme Webinars for Offer Holders and Prospective Students
Monday 28 April at 2pm
Tuesday 29 April at 11am
Meet our staff and current students, and ask questions!
👇Sign up here
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Monday 28 April at 2pm
Tuesday 29 April at 11am
Meet our staff and current students, and ask questions!
👇Sign up here
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
April 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
📢SPIRe Graduate Taught Programme Webinars for Offer Holders and Prospective Students
Monday 28 April at 2pm
Tuesday 29 April at 11am
Meet our staff and current students, and ask questions!
👇Sign up here
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
Monday 28 April at 2pm
Tuesday 29 April at 11am
Meet our staff and current students, and ask questions!
👇Sign up here
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
Happy Monday! It is a beutiful day out there🌞
A reminder that tomorrow is the final day to register for an event on Transitional Justice organised by the UCD Centre for Peace and Conflict Research (CPCR) .
🗓️Monday 31 March, 10am-5pm
www.ucd.ie/cpcr/newsand...
A reminder that tomorrow is the final day to register for an event on Transitional Justice organised by the UCD Centre for Peace and Conflict Research (CPCR) .
🗓️Monday 31 March, 10am-5pm
www.ucd.ie/cpcr/newsand...
March 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Happy Monday! It is a beutiful day out there🌞
A reminder that tomorrow is the final day to register for an event on Transitional Justice organised by the UCD Centre for Peace and Conflict Research (CPCR) .
🗓️Monday 31 March, 10am-5pm
www.ucd.ie/cpcr/newsand...
A reminder that tomorrow is the final day to register for an event on Transitional Justice organised by the UCD Centre for Peace and Conflict Research (CPCR) .
🗓️Monday 31 March, 10am-5pm
www.ucd.ie/cpcr/newsand...
Graduate Taught Webinar for Offer Holders and Prospective Students for MA/MSc.
Meet our staff and current students, and ask questions.
Monday 7 April at 2pm GMT
▶️Register Here!
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Meet our staff and current students, and ask questions.
Monday 7 April at 2pm GMT
▶️Register Here!
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March 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Graduate Taught Webinar for Offer Holders and Prospective Students for MA/MSc.
Meet our staff and current students, and ask questions.
Monday 7 April at 2pm GMT
▶️Register Here!
ucd-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Meet our staff and current students, and ask questions.
Monday 7 April at 2pm GMT
▶️Register Here!
ucd-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regi...