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- Research title: Towards a heterodox economic theory of poverty production – An analysis of evolutionary institutionalist and post-Keynesian thought
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- Tuesday 22nd May 2012
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- Following the fallout from recent occupational protests at the University of Birmingham, the air on campus has been thick with talk surrounding the right to protest and the efficacy of this political tool in redressing student grievances. Here, POLSIS students Rachel Armitage (1st Year BA Political Science), Fern Tomlinson (3rd Year B.A. Political Science ) and Alice Key (1st Year BA Political Science) provide an insight into students' views on the rights and wrongs of protest and what it might achieve.
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- Friday 18th May 2012
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- Nicholas Trigg, a Swiss student currently studying on our MA International Relations (Peacekeeping) programme, reflects on his experiences of moving to a foreign country and studying at Birmingham in POLSIS. Nicholas also completed his undergraduate studies in POLSIS.
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- Friday 18th May 2012
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- We are pleased to announce that we have launched the new POLSIS Blog (polsis.org). The POLSIS Blog provides a window into the wide range of academic activities taking place within the department.
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- Thursday 17th May 2012
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- Every year POLSIS MA students have the opportunity to take part in a week-long study trip to Brussels. This gives students the opportunity to visit some of the international organisations based in Brussels - both those that are part of the European Union and of NATO - to learn about and see at first hand how they operate.
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- Thursday 17th May 2012
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- The best advice for future students is, first of all, remember that everyone feels nervous so don't worry; secondly, you will make good friends; and finally, look forward to studying a really engaging and thought provoking subject.
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- Thursday 17th May 2012
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- Congratulations to Presilia Mpanu , a second year student studying International Relations with Political Science has been offered an internship position with the United Nations University Vice Rectorate (UNU-ViE) in Bonn.
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- Thursday 17th May 2012
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- With Greek political leaders entering a fresh round of negotiations aimed at forming a government after last week's election, speculation that Greece is on the verge of exiting the Euro has reached fever pitch. Here, Dr David Toke, Seniour Lecture in Politics at the University of Birmingham, explains why he believes this talk is overblown.
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- Tuesday 15th May 2012
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- Welcome to the second issue of The Gazette. This is the first issue to be largely planned and produced by a team of student journalists who have volunteered their time and talent to bring you news and views from across the department. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this issue.
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- Friday 11th May 2012
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- This post from POLSIS PhD student Iván Farías Pelcastre is a report on a recent trip by POLSIS students to Amnesty International in London.
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- Monday 7th May 2012