What are the internal and external factors that contributed to the fall of Afghanistan in 2021? Sosan Hashimi (MSc Intern. Public Policy) spoke with former Afghan government officials, UN representatives, US foreign policy experts, and others to find out. https://bit.ly/4ywKxfv

Not one, not two, but three Senior Promotions💜 Congratulations to Julia Du Pont De Romémont (@uclspp.bsky.social), Caroline Parker (UCL Anthropology), and Igor Tkalec (@uclgeography.bsky.social) on their promotions. Full list: tinyurl.com/35tj2ah8 #Promotions #UCL #SocialData #Celebrate

Next in our Student Experts Blog Series: Tess Delepierre challenges two assumptions that Western social theory has long applied to Muslim women: that education weakens religious faith, and that feminist consciousness requires secular foundations. Read Tess' article here: https://bit.ly/4w1rAQc

We are happy to launch the next round of our Student Experts Blog Series with an article by recent graduate Samuel Pryor: 'A Blessing or a Curse? Chinese Development Finance and Protest Activity in Africa' Read it here: bit.ly/4w6xXld

Fantastic to see Daniel Jones' data visualisation in this @financialtimes.com article! This is a great example of how our internship programme enables students to make tangible contributions while gaining valuable hands-on experience at their host organisations. Find out more: tinyurl.com/pk7tyjf6

Ministers look at restricting cash payments as disability benefits bill soars

Rise in claims since 2019 has been driven by mental health and neuro-developmental conditions

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What does this turbulent period in British politics reveal about the fragility of our democracy? On this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, we speak to Professor Meg Russell, who recently stepped down from leading the @conunitucl.bsky.social. #PrimeMinister #Brexit #Constitution #Politics

Six Prime Ministers and a Brexit: Meg Russell Reflects on British Democracy | UCL Uncovering Politics

This week we reflect on the career and ideas of Professor Meg Russell, one of the UK's leading experts on parliament and constitutional change.

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REFERENDUM+10: The Brexit referendum was a one-time event. It's tempting to think that a return referendum will easily reverse the damage it caused. But, as per @albertpweale.bsky.social of @uclspp.bsky.social, nothing could be further from the truth. ucleuropeblog.com/2026/06/23/r...

REFERENDUM+10: No Great Leap in Reverse | Albert Weale

The Brexit referendum in 2016 was a one-time event with long-lasting and damaging consequences for the UK. It is tempting to think that another one-time event in the form of a return referendum on …

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On this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, we speak to Kit Rickard, Giovanni Hollenweger, and @kristinmbakke.bsky.social about the tradition of parading in Northern Ireland and its effects on relations between its historically divided communities. 👇 #NorthernIreland #Podcasts #Politics

The Impact of Parades in Northern Ireland | UCL Uncovering Politics

This week we ask how the tradition of parading in Northern Ireland affects relations between its historically divided communities.

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A great way to conclude my Visiting Research Fellowship @uclspp.bsky.social : presenting my research - funded by the @dfg.de - at the "London Public Policy Day" with colleagues from @ucl.ac.uk, LSE & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Many thanks for the invitation & the valuable feedback! @lmu.de

On this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, we speak to Dr Julia De Romémont about a new module on UCL's Master's programmes that teaches students to think rigorously about what conclusions can and cannot be drawn from research. @ucl.ac.uk #Policy #Evidence #HigherEducation #Podcasts #UCL

Teaching The Use Of Evidence In Policymaking | UCL Uncovering Politics

This week we ask how we can teach future policymakers to use evidence well.

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Some posts promote violence, misinformation, or self-harm. Is removal always the right response? Tune in to this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, where we hear from Jeffrey Howard, Professor of Political Philosophy and Public Policy: buff.ly/SjAsdx3 #SocialMedia #FreeSpeech #Moderation

How Do Judges' Personal Views Affect Asylum Rulings? Tune in to this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, where we hear from @benlauderdale.bsky.social, Professor of Political Science, and Judith Spirig, Associate Professor of Political Science at UCL. 🔗 Full episode: tinyurl.com/w8ueumbp

Why are some authoritarian governments willing to let their citizens know when things go wrong? Tune in to this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, where we hear from Dr Handi Li, Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the UCL Department of Political Science. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2xmajeej #China

What are the implications for governments trying to advance climate policy? Tune into this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, where we hear from Jared Finnegan, Lecturer in Public Policy in the UCL Department of Political Science. Full episode: tinyurl.com/4kvct36h @ucl.ac.uk #Climate

This week⏰ 🔗https://tinyurl.com/soda10y Join us to celebrate of 10 years of connecting organisations with world-class talent and find out more about how our internship programme can help you! Booking is essential: tinyurl.com/soda10y #Interns #events #UCL @ucl.ac.uk

Should advocates abandon universal rights language in favour of arguments rooted in local traditions and anti-colonial sentiment? Tune in to this week's episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, where we hear from Phillip Ayoub and Adam Harris, both professors in our department: tinyurl.com/2hbv6zm7

Wishing all who are celebrating a peaceful and auspicious Vesak.

In this episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, we explore what it means to treat people with dementia as social equals, with Dr Matilda Carter (@matildacarter.bsky.social), Lecturer in Applied Ethics, and consider the implications for social justice in dementia care. 🔗Listen now: tinyurl.com/249tvacz

⌛There's still time to book your spot on our Quantitative Text Analysis short course! As advances in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, the ability to analyse text at scale has become a powerful skill across disciplines. Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/bdcrbrea #AI #CV

Join us! 🌐Lecture: Corruption, Economic Cycles, and Political Accountability in Latin America Carlos Scartascini is Leader of the Research Department Behavioral Economics Group and Principal Leader at the Inter-American Development Bank 📅 06 May | 14:00 - 16.00 | Room 103, 51 Gordon Square

This is a fantastic opportunity for potential partners to find out more about more about @uclsocialdata.bsky.social's internship programme 👇 🔗 tinyurl.com/stcsdi #Internships #Events #UCL #UCL200 @ucl.ac.uk

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Celebrate a decade of connecting organisations with world-class talent with us!🎉 🔗 tinyurl.com/stcsdi Meet us and discover how hosting an intern from the UCL Social Data Institute help move your projects off of the backburner: tinyurl.com/stcsdi @ucl.ac.uk #UCL200 #Internships #Partnerships

Tonight - roundtable @uclssees.bsky.social analysing the results & potential impacts of last week's Hungarian elections, drawing on a range of academic and policy expertise. In person and virtual. Chaired by @sherrillstroschein.bsky.social of @uclspp.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...

A turning point for Hungary?

A SSEESing roundtable on the results and implications of the parliamentary elections

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“This is a serious movement… it’s a generational shift.” @ucl.ac.uk's Dr @sherrillstroschein.bsky.social on Péter Magyar’s election victory, speaking to Bloomberg Television. Watch the full interview ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB9W... #Hungary #Magyar #Orbán #Elections #Politics

On 5 May, our Deputy Director, @alanrenwick.bsky.social, will be giving the annual Bingham Lecture in Constitutional Studies. He will discuss the 'Westminster vision' and 'Whitehall vision' of the UK constitution. Find out more about this in-person event 👉 www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/events/2026/....

Celebrating 10 years of connecting organisations like Dods Political Intelligence with world-class talent 🎉 Discover how hosting an intern from the UCL Social Data Institute can strengthen your team when it counts at our event: tinyurl.com/stcsdi @ucl.ac.uk #UCL200 #Internships #Partnerships

How has Germany's Job-Turbo programme impacted employment among refugees? Co-authored by Jens Hainmueller; @moritz-marbach.com; Dominik Hangartner; @niklas-harder.bsky.social; and Ehsan Vallizadeh, read the full paper to find out: tinyurl.com/rlmark #Refugees #Policy @ucl.ac.uk

For a decade, our Internship Programme has partnered with organisations across sectors to deliver real-world impact. Join us to celebrate this milestone and discover how you can collaborate with top-tier talent from one of the world’s leading universities. 🔗 Book your spot: tinyurl.com/soda10y

Have a Happy Passover!

📣We are hiring The Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy at UCL is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Public Policy and invites applicants with teaching and research expertise in any area of public policy. Find out more: tinyurl.com/uclppjd #Jobs #Policy @ucl.ac.uk

🎙️UCL Uncovering Politics 🎙️ S17 E10: What Will it Take for a Woman to Become President of the United States? With @profrosiecamp.bsky.social and @jonilo.bsky.social Listen to the episode: tinyurl.com/urgeqrhyeq #Podcasts #President #Politics @ucl.ac.uk

What Will it Take for a Woman to Become President of the United States? | UCL Uncovering Politics

This week we're asking what it will take for a woman to become President of the United States.

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