Politics & IR @ De Montfort University
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Hi 👋 this is the official page for Politics and International Relations @dmuleicester🎓
We were thrilled to host former congressmen Mike Ross & Jeff Duncan at DMU today for a dynamic talk on leadership, global affairs and much more.
Thanks to everyone who joined! 🌟
#DMUPolitics #Congress @usainuk.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who joined! 🌟
#DMUPolitics #Congress @usainuk.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We were thrilled to host former congressmen Mike Ross & Jeff Duncan at DMU today for a dynamic talk on leadership, global affairs and much more.
Thanks to everyone who joined! 🌟
#DMUPolitics #Congress @usainuk.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who joined! 🌟
#DMUPolitics #Congress @usainuk.bsky.social
Honouring Professor Jonathan S. Davies as he retires from DMU. His pioneering work on governance and urban politics has influenced scholars worldwide, and his teaching has inspired generations of students. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and legacy!
October 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Honouring Professor Jonathan S. Davies as he retires from DMU. His pioneering work on governance and urban politics has influenced scholars worldwide, and his teaching has inspired generations of students. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and legacy!
🎓 DMU’s Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Series kicks off with Hetan Shah, Chief Exec of The British Academy!
He’ll explore how the humanities & social sciences can guide smarter policymaking for the future.
🗓️ 27 Nov | 18:00 | Vijay Patel Building
#DMU #LectureSeries
He’ll explore how the humanities & social sciences can guide smarter policymaking for the future.
🗓️ 27 Nov | 18:00 | Vijay Patel Building
#DMU #LectureSeries
October 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🎓 DMU’s Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Series kicks off with Hetan Shah, Chief Exec of The British Academy!
He’ll explore how the humanities & social sciences can guide smarter policymaking for the future.
🗓️ 27 Nov | 18:00 | Vijay Patel Building
#DMU #LectureSeries
He’ll explore how the humanities & social sciences can guide smarter policymaking for the future.
🗓️ 27 Nov | 18:00 | Vijay Patel Building
#DMU #LectureSeries
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... ”
March 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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... ”
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.
February 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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 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.
February 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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.
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.
February 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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.
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
February 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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
DMU students from the MA in International Relations visited the Stephan Lawrence Research Centre last week and attended a seminar lead by @DrFRajina.
February 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
DMU students from the MA in International Relations visited the Stephan Lawrence Research Centre last week and attended a seminar lead by @DrFRajina.
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
February 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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
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
@dmuleicester.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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
@dmuleicester.bsky.social
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
January 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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
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
@dmuleicester.bsky.social
@dmuleicester.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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
@dmuleicester.bsky.social
@dmuleicester.bsky.social
Dr. Luis da Vinha co-authored “China vis-à-vis the EU: The Competition for Africa’s Smart Cities” in The Palgrave Handbook on China-Europe-Africa Relations, examining Sino-European competition in Africa’s digital development and urban futures link.springer.com/chapter/10.100…
January 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Dr. Luis da Vinha co-authored “China vis-à-vis the EU: The Competition for Africa’s Smart Cities” in The Palgrave Handbook on China-Europe-Africa Relations, examining Sino-European competition in Africa’s digital development and urban futures link.springer.com/chapter/10.100…
Last week, Politics & IR and Journalism students visited Parliament, toured the building, attended PMQs, and met several MPs and staff. A big thank you to Shivani Raja MP and her team for organising, and to Baroness Smith of Basildon and Shockat Adam MP for their time.
#politics#IR#Jounalism
#politics#IR#Jounalism
January 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Last week, Politics & IR and Journalism students visited Parliament, toured the building, attended PMQs, and met several MPs and staff. A big thank you to Shivani Raja MP and her team for organising, and to Baroness Smith of Basildon and Shockat Adam MP for their time.
#politics#IR#Jounalism
#politics#IR#Jounalism
In December, two De Montfort University students attended the 2024 BISA Climate Negotiation Simulation at Chatham House, hosted in collaboration with BISA. They also heard keynote speeches from Chatham House Senior Research Fellows Ruth Townend and David Gunn
January 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
In December, two De Montfort University students attended the 2024 BISA Climate Negotiation Simulation at Chatham House, hosted in collaboration with BISA. They also heard keynote speeches from Chatham House Senior Research Fellows Ruth Townend and David Gunn
Here are some Politics and IR highlights from December!
January 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Here are some Politics and IR highlights from December!
Welcome to DMU Politics and International Relations!!
January 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Welcome to DMU Politics and International Relations!!