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We are a diverse, research-led school, which integrates research and teaching at every level. Our research covers almost all aspects of contemporary politics and international relations and we aim to challenge and inspire you.

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Natalie Martin

New undergraduate module

News website Bellingcat co-creates module in partnership with Natalie Martin

Open-source investigation module

Simon Toubeau

Project Syndicate

"A trio of Christian Democrats could increase European defense spending and competitiveness"

Read 'Europe's New Power Trio'

Andreas Fulda

China Book Review

"Fulda's book will have a disproportiante impact on the world's understanding of Sino-German relations"

Fulda's new book

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Latest news

Athena Award Success for the School of Politics and International Relations

Description: In March, the school were delighted to have been awarded a much-coveted Athena Swan Silver Award, without revisions.
Date:: 09 May 2025

Student Reflections on Paid Placement with Nottingham Member of Parliament

Date:: 07 May 2025

Upcoming events

CRISPI Conference

Date: 16 June 2025 (09:30-18:00)
Location:: Monica Partridge Building - University Park
Description: The theme of this year's annual conference hosted by the Centre for Research into Ideas and the Study of Political Ideologies is The Idea of Freedom and Modern Slavery.

The 2025 Joint Conference What can Taiwan teach the world, what can the world teach Taiwan? Lessons from the 2024 "Year of Elections"

Date: 26 (09:00) - 27 June 2025 (17:00)
Location:: E07 Monica Partridge Building, In person, University Park
Description: The 2025 Joint Conference National Chengchi University and University of Nottingham presents, What can Taiwan teach the world, what can the world teach Taiwan? Lessons from the 2024 "Year of Elections".

School of Politics and International Relations

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University of Nottingham
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Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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