A part of my job that my students never see. Day 1 of archival research at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Let me present you archival researcher’s nightmare: the withdrawal sheet listing files that exist—but aren't available for research. You can file a request and hope for the best. 🤞

Despite the skeptical look on my face, it was great to be part of this.

Social & Political Sciences at NTU@spsatntu.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Good work deserves good company. We enjoyed a wonderful staff lunch at a Persian restaurant today — a chance to connect, share stories, and enjoy time together as a team. #strongertogether #community

I provided expert commentary for this French-language article on Peter Magyar's victory over Victor Orban over the weekend: www.france24.com/fr/europe/20.... @spsatntu.bsky.social @ntunews.bsky.social #ViktorOrban #PeterMagyar #elections #Hungary

Péter Magyar peut-il "désorbaniser" la Hongrie après sa victoire aux législatives ?

Après sa large victoire face à Viktor Orban, Péter Magyar a promis une “nouvelle ère” pour la Hongrie. Mais avant de pouvoir réellement parler de page qui se tourne, le nouvel homme fort hongrois va…

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I’m excited to share my first peer-reviewed publication from the BELONG project, 'Student belonging and well-being in higher education: Insights from five European universities'. doi.org/10.1177/1478...

Student belonging and well-being in higher education: Insights from five European universities - Gabriela Pleschová, Michal Hajdúk, Eszter Simon, Jakub Januška, Eva Zemandl, Natalia Nyikes, Martina Ku...

A sense of belonging is crucial for student success. Yet, cross-national research on this topic is scarce. This study addresses this gap by examining the relati...

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It is fantastic to see our students in problem-solving mode.

Social & Political Sciences at NTU@spsatntu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Game-based learning is an integral part of our curricula. MA students recently played the Diplomacy board game; undergrads played the Game of Thrones board game. #GameBasedLearning #Politics #InternationalRelations #Diplomacy #ForeignPolicy #HigherEducation @ntunews.bsky.social

Why the next escalation in the Iran conflict could be between the US and Turkey, by PhD candidate Ben Seymour and @dresztersimon.bsky.social of @spsatntu.bsky.social for @uk.theconversation.com #Iran #Turkey #IranConflict #IranUSconflict theconversation.com/why-the-next...

Why the next escalation in the Iran conflict could be between the US and Turkey

Washington may see the Kurds as a useful tool for confronting the Iranian regime, but such a strategy could create new tensions elsewhere in the region.

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We are hiring! Job opportunity in the Department: vacancies.ntu.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Nottingham Food Partnership Stakeholder Coordinator:City Campus

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I’m delighted to share that my article with Agnes Simon and Gabriela Pleschova has been published in the International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education! The study explores trust-building in academic development through course design and coaching. 👉 doi.org/10.1108/IJMC...

Hi #populism folks! Please, get in touch if you are putting a panel together on #populistforeignpoicy for #BISA2026 and need one more paper. @mybisa.bsky.social

Our department staff had a fantastic time connecting with colleagues from the Institute of European Studies and International Relations @comeniusuni.bsky.social during a recent research speed networking event.

I had the honour to contribute to France24.com's take on Hungary banning the Ukrainian drone unit commander, Robert Brovdi from entering both Hungary and the Schengen zone. www.france24.com/fr/europe/20...

Pourquoi le "M. Drone" ukrainien se retrouve dans le collimateur de Viktor Orban

La Hongrie a décidé d’interdire l'entrée sur son territoire à un célèbre commandant ukrainien, Robert Brovdi. Ce dernier, commandant des forces dronistes ukrainiennes, avait supervisé l’attaque d’un…

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Presented my work on the Moscow-Washington hotline at #BISA2025. It was certainly an inspiring venue for a great discussion on #trust.

If you missed this event, you may now watch the recording at www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBGj.... @drdavidjwilcox.bsky.social @vckeating.bsky.social @isanet.bsky.social #trust #distrust #globalpolitics #trump

Trust in Turbulent Times: Revisiting Trust and Mistrust in Global Politics

YouTube video by International Studies Association (ISA)

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This is happening tomorrow, folks! Join me and a wonderful line up of speakers on 6 May at 11 ET (4pm in the UK, 5 pm in most of Europe).

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#Trust is a critical component of #GlobalAffairs—shaping relations between #Nations, their #Leaders, and enabling #International #Cooperation. Join our panel of experts to discuss the role of trust in today’s uncertain and evolving #Global #Political landscape. Register: buff.ly/459mI1x

I am looking forward to co-hosting this event. @spsatntu.bsky.social

Trust Research In International Relations@trust-ir.bsky.social · last yr.

There is a great @isanet.bsky.social virtual event coming up! @dresztersimon.bsky.social and @drdavidjwilcox.bsky.social will be chairing alongside a stellar line-up of speakers: @andrewkydd.bsky.social, Deborah Larson, Nick Wheeler, @vckeating.bsky.social. Register here: tinyurl.com/2dr5n9by.

Amid rising geopolitical tensions and the resurgence of personalist rule, how essential is it to recenter leaders in strategic analysis? Dr Consuelo Thiers explores this question further in the latest RUSI Commentary.

Bringing the Leader Back In: The Case for Political Psychology in International Affairs

Amid rising geopolitical tensions and the resurgence of personalist rule, where leaders increasingly shape global politics and challenge the international order, it is essential to bring the individua...

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I'll be co-chairing this @isanet.bsky.social + @trust-ir.bsky.social virtual event w/ @drdavidjwilcox.bsky.social. We've a stellar line-up of speakers: @andrewkydd.bsky.social, Deborah Larson, Nick Wheeler, @vckeating.bsky.social. Register here: tinyurl.com/2dr5n9by. #Trump, #trust, #globalpolitics

Terrific from Prof Julianne Schultz on Pres. Trump's devastating impact on international relations, trust and the once 'special' American relationship: 'trust in the US has collapsed and leaders are frantically trying to recalibrate' #auspol @juliannes.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

As trust in the US collapses, leaders in Australia and around the world are frantically recalibrating | Julianne Schultz

It will be a test to see which countries are the nimblest when it comes to responding to changing economic paradigms

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My department has just moved to Bluesky. Please, follow us @spsatntu.bsky.social

A superb event on the #ScholarshipOfTeachingAndLearning ecpr.eu/Events/Event... #SOTL #TeachingPoliticalScience

Leveraging the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Political Science

European Consortium for Political Research

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Join us in Nottingham for this event on 2 April. Register via the QR code if interested.

Secure your spot at the 'The Geopolitics of Nuclear (non)Proliferation and Technology 80 years on' in-person seminar to be held on 2 April 2025, 1-3pm. This free event requires registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-geopol... #nuclearweapons #thirdnuclearage @NTUSocSciences @NTUNews @ntu_research

The Geopolitics of Nuclear (non)Proliferation and Technology 80 years on

Join us for a discussion on the current geopolitics of nuclear weapons and technology 80 years on from the first use of the atomic bomb.

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London calling! My colleague, Eva Zemandl, and I took some of our students to the British Red Cross, who were fantastic giving us a warm and informative reception, and the Imperial War Museum, which was a reminder that there is always hope.

This was a great opportunity to think about the relevance of the Moscow-Washington hotline for current and future US- Russia relations. theconversation.com/moscow-washi...

Moscow-Washington nuclear hotline has averted war in the past – but cool heads will be needed in Trump’s White House and Putin’s Kremlin

The ‘Molink’ hotline has averted a serious crisis on several occasions. But would it still be as effective, given the personalities of the two leaders?

theconversation.com

Looking forward to further cooperation on #mentalhealth and many other issues between Comenius University and Nottingham Trent University staff & doctoral students after BELONG (shorturl.at/IhWXs) ends. #Erasmus+ agreement

Spent most of the week at the last BELONG (fphil.uniba.sk/en/services/...) project meeting in Madeira. Light though was the mood, we discussed serious issues. #mentalhealth #belonging #HigherEducation