Dr Anna Colom, graduate of our PhD programme, appears on @politechs.bsky.social podcast discussing democracy, technology and AI - listen here politechs.dev/episodes/s02...

Politechs Episode 6 - Democracy - Anna Colom

Josh and Ray talk democracy with Dr. Anna Colom.

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A fantastic blog from @openuniversity.bsky.social Politics student Cameron: "Does UK Democracy Have a Future? Gen Z Views of Democracy" open.substack.com/pub/cameronc...

Does UK Democracy Have a Future? Gen Z Views of Democracy

Does UK Democracy Have a Future?

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Some quick comment on the King's Speech, including a bit from me on the European Partnership Bill theconversation.com/state-openin... @oupolitics.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social

State opening of parliament 2026: experts on plans for cost of living, EU ties, tourist tax and more

The government has laid out its plans for the next parliamentary session.

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Our colleague Dan Taylor writes in today's New Statesman on the local elections and the structural challenges facing local government - read below.

The New Statesman@newstatesman1913.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Whoever you elect will act in the same sad way as their predecessors

"Radicals" by our colleague Geoff Andrews receives a great review in this week's @newstatesman1913.bsky.social : 'erudite, acute and powerful' - David Edgar puts it into context below www.newstatesman.com/culture/book...

The real work of the working class

The history of the labour movement is less about class struggle than the fight for universal values

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We held a Student Blog competition and received some amazing entries. Judging was fierce but we can now announce a winner and several excellent runners up. Read our students' work here: fass.open.ac.uk/polis/outrea... And our winner, "Democracy and me" by Mark Jones: fass.open.ac.uk/polis/outrea...

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Discover how you can use the Changemakers guide to help make a difference with this blog post by OU Politics student Lilybell Evergreen, who was on the panel for the Changemakers guide launch event du...

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It was a pleasure as @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Honorary Secretary to present these prizes, including to my @ou-gcsj.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social colleagues @simonusherwood.bsky.social and @filippoboni.bsky.social, plus Emma Connolly.

Political Studies Association@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

*PSA PRIZES* 🎖️ Congratulations to all 2025-26 Academic Prize Winners who were awarded their prizes at PSA26. Individual winner announcements will follow. ➡️

Coming up, our friends @policywise.bsky.social are organising their next Comparative Policy Forum, Weds 6 May 1pm: @jitkavseteckova.bsky.social presents ‘Take Five to Age Well - Urgent Action Needed - Transforming the health of an ageing population’. Sign up: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

*PSA Prize Winners* 🎉Congratulations to Politics & International Studies (POLIS) Open University @oupolitics.bsky.social this year’s academic prize winners of Jacqui Briggs Prize for outstanding teaching & learning by a team/group. POLIS is a team of 18 led by Prof. William Brown. ➡️ buff.ly/dvOF0Sa

Dan Taylor's published two policy papers this week. 1/ via @policywise.bsky.social, a Wise in 5 on unpaid carers and govt support: www.policywise.org.uk/wise-in-5 2/ via @growthandreform.bsky.social, examining 10 years' of inclusive growth in Barking and Dagenham growthandreform.org/resource-hub...

No One Left Behind, Ten Years On

Report by Dr Dan Taylor from the Open University on inclusive growth in Barking and Dagenham.

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Congratulations to our Dr Claire Malcolm for organising Caring for Carers Cymru - a fantastic day bringing together unpaid carers, support services, academics and even a genuinely fun drum circle. More in the pipeline.

How can subnational partnerships remain adaptable amid shifting geopolitical contexts? In their article, Weiwei Chen, @filippoboni.bsky.social, and Yameng Zhang highlight the transformative potential of city diplomacy in addressing global development challenges. 📄 👉 rdcu.be/e3Lii

In case you missed it, our Dan Taylor was on BBC Radio 4's Free Thinking programme last month, discussing humility and Spinoza with @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social, Robert Buckland and guests. Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking, Humility

From Spinoza's thinking to the "humble brag" - Matthew Sweet and guests explore humility.

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Our Geoff Andrews has just published "Radicals: The Working Classes and the Making of Modern Britain" with Yale University Press. Read a review below. He's currently undertaking an impressive series of talks and appearances, including this Friday at MK Waterstones for @mklitfest.bsky.social.

The Irish Times@irishtimes.com · 4mo ago

Nine Days in May by Jonathan Schneer and Radicals: The Working Classes and the Making of Modern Britain by Geoff Andrews

Was great to attend my first @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social conference as Honorary Secretary! Any questions about PSA policy, governance & membership, contact me. Thanks to the PSA staff & other trustees, + the conference committee & venue staff, for all their hard work. On to Hull in 2027!

Political Studies Association@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Third and final day of #PSA26! We look forward to our closing keynote on #Political Rupture in a Post-Liberal World , more panels incl. Roundtable with @ipsa.org on Academic freedom, TLN Roundtable on Skills, Rewards & Recognition & Equality Diversity Inclusion Roundtable on EDI & Ai buff.ly/0YQ7KaN

*PSA Newsletter* 📢 #PSA26 Conference issue ➡️ PSA Members check your inbox for the latest newsletter, including everything you need to know about next week's PSA26 Annual Conference.

Pragmatism and Principle: what is the role of morality in foreign policy? Our @jamiegaskarth.bsky.social was on BBC Moral Maze this week setting out a way forward. Listen below www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Moral Maze, Pragmatism and Principle: what is the role of morality in foreign policy?

Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

bbc.co.uk

Jamie Gaskarth@jamiegaskarth.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Appearing on Radio 4's The Moral Maze tonight from 8pm. Fingers crossed, should be fun!

🌟Seeking new PSA Trustees🌟 📆 ONE WEEK until deadline 16 March 2026 ✔️ Are you looking to build your profile, skills, and experience? ✔️ Are you interested in becoming a charity trustee? ✔️ Do you want to enhance the study of Politics & International Relations in the UK? ➡️ buff.ly/9nFlihR

PSA Seeks New Trustees for Election to its Executive Committee - Political Studies Association

Are you looking for an opportunity to build your profile, skills, and experience? Are you interested in becoming a charity trustee? Do you want to play a role

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*PSA AGM* 12.30 - 13.30, Monday 30 March at #PSA26, Oxford PSA members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to learn more about your association, meet the trustees, ask questions and share ideas about the PSA. Attending members will be welcome to a complimentary lunch.

2026 PSA Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Monday 30 March 2026 - Political Studies Association

The 2026 PSA Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held on Monday 30 March 2026, during the PSA26 Conference, in the Oxford Examination Schools from 12.30 to 1.30pm. If you are a PSA Academic…

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Tickets now available, reserve your spot: tinyurl.com/PIPSEvents The official lineup for OU PIPS Week (March 16-20) is live. 🌍 We are bringing frontline defense, aid, and diplomacy experts directly to distance learners. Pick your panels and secure your tickets below. 🧵👇

Great opportunity to hear my @oupolitics.bsky.social colleague Tom discuss his research on people-centred security @mybisa.bsky.social @ukandeu.bsky.social

GCSJ - Centre for Global Challenges and Social Justice@ou-gcsj.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🚨 This Friday 13 March! Join us for our next upcoming GCSJ seminar on Public Opinion & National Security in the UK: A People-Centred Approach | Dr Thomas Martin 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-opi... @jamiegaskarth.bsky.social @simonusherwood.bsky.social #nationalsecurity #politics #research

Talking #Iran with BBC Surrey shortly @oupolitics.bsky.social

The 'Changemakers Academy', a new initiative from @drdonnasmith.bsky.social at @openuniversity.bsky.social Read more below ⬇️

Donna Smith@drdonnasmith.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Announcing 'Newid - The Future Generations Changemaker Academy' launch 🚀 A new partnership between Bridgend College, @futuregencymru.bsky.social, OU Wales & Unloc to empower 16–25 year olds to lead change locally and nationally. Read more here: university.open.ac.uk/wales/en/new...

#PSA26 Annual Conference is fast approaching! You will find useful information on the PSA26 website about 🏠️ Accommodation 📆 Programme 📢 Keynote speakers 🍴 Food and refreshments 🚨 Registration deadline 12 March

PSA26 Annual Conference - Political Studies Association

Join us in Oxford to discuss ‘Political Studies Futures’ “The best gathering for politics scholars in the UK and beyond” – PSA25 delegate Open to both members and non-members, the PSA annual…

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We invite you to reserve your calendar for our PIPS Week! Save the date, 16-22 March. Further schedules will be posted soon. Available to you at home a host of online speakers will be introduced to bridge theory with practice. Keep an eye out - drop us a DM to get added to our WhatsApp group.

Still time to sign up for these @ukparliament.parliament.uk webinars. The first one is tomorrow 6pm! @openuniversity.bsky.social @oupips.bsky.social ky.social @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social assoc.bsky.social

POLIS@oupolitics.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Want to learn more about how UK Parliament works? Sign up to 2 events, available to students & public. Webinar 1: Intro to Your UK Parliament 27 Jan 6pm events.teams.microsoft.com/event/54f0ff... @oupips.bsky.social @ukparliament.parliament.uk #UKPW

Our @jamiegaskarth.bsky.social is in @theconversation.com on Keir Starmer's difficult diplomacy with Trump during the Greenland crisis.

Jamie Gaskarth@jamiegaskarth.bsky.social · 7mo ago

@jasonralph.bsky.social and me wrote the following bit about what Trump's shenanigans mean for the balancing act Starmer has tried to maintain in British foreign policy. TLDR, there's a reckoning coming... theconversation.com/why-keir-sta...

This Friday - our Eddie Wastnidge launches a new co-edited book on the ever evolving geopolitics of the Middle East. All welcome - details below.

GCSJ - Centre for Global Challenges and Social Justice@ou-gcsj.bsky.social · 7mo ago

📘Book Launch📘 *International Relations in a Multipolar Middle East* (edited by Edward Wastnidge & Francesco Belcastro) explores the evolving dynamics of the Middle East in today’s shifting global order. 🔔Fri 23 January (online) ⌚11 AM-12 PM Register for free 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

🌟NEW PSA Website🌟 We start the new year with the launch of our new website! This first phase of development coincides with other digital initiatives including a new 'My Membership' area and new membership database. Ongoing developments will continue this year. 🎉Enjoy the new site buff.ly/67rovjj

🚨Tomorrow🚨TLN Webinar: ‘Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education’ with William L Allen @unisouthampton.bsky.social 📆 13 Jan, 12.30pm, Online ➡️ Discover how object-based learning can help convey, capture, and express complex ideas. FREE and open to all

TLN Webinar: Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education - Political Studies Association

Most higher education teaching activities rely on texts. By contrast, I argue object-based learning—or using physical materials to convey, capture, and

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