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POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Jul 25
Sign up for the MA below!

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oupolitics.bsky.social POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Jul 25
Ready to shape the future of global politics? From climate diplomacy to rising powers, our MA in International Relations builds the expertise that defines tomorrow's world. Registration closes 14 August 2025 - secure your place today! www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...
MA International Relations Part 1 | Open University | D818
Explore the key dilemmas of international relations including international divisions, rising powers, security and global challenges, democratic crisis, and global ethical dilemmas.
www.open.ac.uk
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simonusherwood.bsky.social
Me, for @ukandeu.bsky.social, on why we might be going back to talking about money in the UK-EU relationship

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ukandeu.bsky.social UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 1d
💶"But as the UK has started to develop new links with the EU, so too has it generated new financial obligations."

✍️ @simonusherwood.bsky.social explains financial flows between the UK and the EU since the UK’s withdrawal & how they may be affected by the UK-EU reset

🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/the-sleeping...
The sleeping dog of UK-EU finances - UK in a changing Europe
Simon Usherwood explains financial flows between the UK and the EU since the UK's withdrawal and how they may be affected by the UK-EU reset.
ukandeu.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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meanderinghist.bsky.social
I'm incredibly pleased and delighted to have been elected as President of the new @oupips.bsky.social society for @oustudents.bsky.social. We have a strong leadership team and I'm looking forward to all the events and community building we will be doing over the next year. @oupolitics.bsky.social
The Open University Politics, International Relations, and Policy Society (OUPIPS) is pleased to confirm the successful conclusion of our Annual General Meeting. The Society's Constitution has been approved, and the new committee has been officially appointed to lead the society's activities. New Committee Positions Appointed: Jack Flaherty - President Ryan Donachie - Vice President, Events and Media Natalie Lanagan - Vice President, Memberships and Finance Kelly Coker - Secretary James Daly - Treasurer Charlotte Osmond and Tomasz Pierzchala - Media and Communications Officers Maria Krasteva - Newsletter Editor Claire Headridge and Pamela Fuller - Events Officers Jeanette Price - Policy Officers Andrew Wilson, Bev Smith, Claire McGill-Sharpe, Nick James and Paul Kim - Ordinary Members In the coming weeks, the committee will begin its work on organizing a program of events. Please look out for further updates and announcements across our social media channels. Membership: As a member of The Open University, you are warmly welcomed to join and actively participate in the life of the Society. Stay Connected: Visit our website: [https://oupips.org.uk](https://oupips.org.uk/) Sign up for our newsletter and view upcoming news and events on the website.
October 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
oupolitics.bsky.social
New publication!
International relations in a Multipolar Middle East - a highly topical new collection of insightful papers edited by
@edwardwastnidge.bsky.social
and @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social
Out now:
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526180285/
Manchester University Press - International Relations in a multipolar Middle East
International Relations in a multipolar Middle East - Browse and buy the Hardcover edition of International Relations in a multipolar Middle East by Francesco Belcastro
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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preciouschatd.bsky.social
Very much enjoyed sitting down with @alexvont.bsky.social on @bunkerpod.bsky.social this week to talk all things disinformation

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bunkerpod.bsky.social The Bunker podcast – News without the nonsense @bunkerpod.bsky.social · Oct 2
🚨OUT NOW🚨
Power, disruption and lies – Why Russia’s info warriors could be weaker than you think. Disinformation expert Dr Precious Chatterje-Doody joins @alexvont.bsky.social to discuss 👉 linktr.ee/bunker_pod

#podcast #Russia #bunkerpod
October 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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meanderinghist.bsky.social
With my free time, I have been working on the new OU Politics, International Relations, and Policy Society. We have a website now. Sign up for the upcoming newsletter oupips.org.uk @oupolitics.bsky.social @oustudents.bsky.social
OU Politics, International Relations, and Policy Society
Visit the post for more.
oupips.org.uk
September 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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simonusherwood.bsky.social
Come and join us in Brussels on 17 Sept to discuss EU-UK relations

Top line up (and fancy catering too)

@ukandeu.bsky.social @oupolitics.bsky.social

ukandeu.ac.uk/events/the-f...
The future of UK-EU relations - UK in a changing Europe
Join UK in a Changing Europe and The Open University in Brussels as they bring together leading academics, think tankers, officials and journalists in Brussels to discuss UK-EU relations.
ukandeu.ac.uk
August 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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meanderinghist.bsky.social
We will be having another meeting on forming the society this coming Sunday. If you are an @openuniversity.bsky.social student and are interested in Politics, International Relations, and Policy, come join us @oupolitics.bsky.social @oustudents.bsky.social events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f1d150...
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August 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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preciouschatd.bsky.social
The BBC has done a deep dive into current activities of Russia’s RT network, extensively citing research from me, @rhyscrilley.bsky.social @m-deceit.bsky.social et al in our new (free-to-download!) book.

@oupolitics.bsky.social

www.bbc.com/news/article...
How Russia is trying to win over the world beyond the West - BBC News
Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.
www.bbc.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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drgholmes.bsky.social
Really pleased my article on the election process of the UN Secretary General is now available in the Open University's Resources for Schools, created for secondary school age students across the UK. #UNSG #unitednations
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Resources for schools
Keep on top of your learning with these free resources from The Open University, created for secondary school age students across the UK.
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August 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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preciouschatd.bsky.social
Fancy a sneaky peek of our UG IR offerings? Look no further…..
oupolitics.bsky.social POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Aug 8
Interested in undergrad IR? Check out this thread of @openuniversity.bsky.social links, including sign up details for our new module D228, a new @ouopenlearn.bsky.social course, our IR degree, and two informative videos #StudyIR #OpenUniversity

@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @mybisa.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
oupolitics.bsky.social
Interested in undergrad IR? Check out this thread of @openuniversity.bsky.social links, including sign up details for our new module D228, a new @ouopenlearn.bsky.social course, our IR degree, and two informative videos #StudyIR #OpenUniversity

@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @mybisa.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
oupolitics.bsky.social
Congrats to @drdonnasmith.bsky.social 😀👇
drdonnasmith.bsky.social Donna Smith @drdonnasmith.bsky.social · Aug 7
Delighted to have won the @journalpolitics.bsky.social best learning and teaching article!

Details below, and original article here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com @uofglasgow.bsky.social @oupolitics.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social
politicsjournal.bsky.social Politics Journal @politicsjournal.bsky.social · Aug 6
2024 Best Learning and Teaching Article published in Politics @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com @uofglasgow.bsky.social: we are happy to announce that the winner is Dr Donna Smith @drdonnasmith.bsky.social for her work on student communities. Details at: journals.sagepub.com/page/pol/col...
August 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM
oupolitics.bsky.social
Sign up for the MA below!

@openuniversity.bsky.social @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @mybisa.bsky.social
oupolitics.bsky.social POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Jul 25
Ready to shape the future of global politics? From climate diplomacy to rising powers, our MA in International Relations builds the expertise that defines tomorrow's world. Registration closes 14 August 2025 - secure your place today! www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate...
MA International Relations Part 1 | Open University | D818
Explore the key dilemmas of international relations including international divisions, rising powers, security and global challenges, democratic crisis, and global ethical dilemmas.
www.open.ac.uk
July 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
oupolitics.bsky.social
On Tuesday 1 July, Dr Georgina Holmes and NGO Security Women ran an internal workshop for the UK @defencehq.bsky.social on the recruitment of women into the British Armed Forces, ahead of the new tri-service recruitment programme 2027.

Read here! fass.open.ac.uk/news/improvi...
Workshop held on improving the recruitment of women into the British Armed Forces
On Tuesday 1 July, Dr Georgina Holmes and NGO SecurityWomen ran an internal workshop for the UK Ministry of Defence on the recruitment of women into the British Armed Forces, ahead of the new tri-serv...
fass.open.ac.uk
July 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
oupolitics.bsky.social
Our MA in International Relations (IR) is open for registration! Over the next few days we’ll share info on what the course looks like & the kind of things you’ll be study in D818 – Part 1 of the MA

@mybisa.bsky.social @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @ou-gcsj.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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meanderinghist.bsky.social
Next Sunday, we will be having our monthly OU Politics, Policy & International Relations Society introductory meeting from 6pm to 7pm. Come join us as we plan and work on creating this society @oustudents.bsky.social @oupolitics.bsky.social

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July 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
oupolitics.bsky.social
Official publication day today!
July 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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preciouschatd.bsky.social
Some fantastic reviews coming in on the new book, co-authored with @rhyscrilley.bsky.social and @m-deceit.bsky.social colleagues
@ou-gcsj.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
oupolitics.bsky.social
Reviews say @preciouschatd.bsky.social new co-authored book on Russian disinfo 1️⃣ “an essential read”, 2️⃣ “Highly recommended” and 3️⃣ “the most advanced research to date on [disinformation's effects]”. You can download it for free here!

www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
Russia, Disinformation, and the Liberal Order by Stephen Hutchings, Vera Tolz, Precious Chatterje-Doody, Rhys Crilley, and Marie Gillespie | eBook | Cornell University Press
Through the prism of the first comprehensive account of RT, the Kremlin's primary tool of foreign propaganda, Russia, Disinformation and the Liberal Order sheds new light on the provenance and nature....
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu
July 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
oupolitics.bsky.social
FAO @openuniversity.bsky.social students!

Drop-in session: D228: Exploring international relations: actors, issues, perspectives

Planning to register on D228 or have done so already and want to know more? Pop into our drop-in session with Prof. Agnes Czajka.

[Link in next post]
July 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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simonusherwood.bsky.social
Ironically, missed this as I was on holiday, but proud to hear an idea I had made into a great episode of Rethink

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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@openuniversity.bsky.social
Rethink - Rethink... summer holidays - BBC Sounds
In an age of climate change and over-tourism, what's the future for our summer holidays?
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July 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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simonusherwood.bsky.social
Nice piece of work from my erstwhile @oupolitics.bsky.social colleague David Moloney on the EU's crisis response

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
July 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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ckweatherill.bsky.social
I'm speaking at this climate cafe event on Saturday in Milton Keynes. Looking forward to talking to people who care about climate change, and want to learn more about it.
Also looking forward to vegan cake!
@oupolitics.bsky.social

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Our next event is not to be missed: Save the date, 12.07.25! – Climate Cafe MK
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July 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
oupolitics.bsky.social
Tycho van der Hoog’s great new book details how N Korea built relationships with postcolonial African states over decades, says @joeruffell.bsky.social of @oupolitics.bsky.social @ou-gcsj.bsky.social

academic.oup.com/ia/article-a...
Comrades beyond the Cold War: North Korea and the liberation of southern Africa
Tycho van der Hoog's excellent book on North Korea's presence in southern Africa is an impressive piece of historical research. Comrades beyond the Cold Wa
academic.oup.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
oupolitics.bsky.social
🚨Report by @drdonnasmith.bsky.social & Dan Taylor with @policywise.bsky.social out now!

"Engaging the disengaged: a guide for policymakers & campaigners" explores practical ways to engage disengaged groups in democracy.

🔗Read here: fass.open.ac.uk/sites/fass.o...

@openuniversity.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM