Keep up to date with the latest news related to and involving our Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research students from around the school. http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-news.aspx?NewsListingOrig_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/04/mo-ibrahim-foundation-msc-scholarship.aspx The International Development Department is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to undertake the MSc in Governance and State-building, followed by a six-month internship at IDD and six months with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London with a full scholarship. Applicants must have the equivalent of a first class UK bachelors degree and be African nationals domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country. Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub-Saharan Africa. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:57:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/04/mo-ibrahim-foundation-msc-scholarship.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/news/2013/04/inlogov-informs-issue-6.aspx Research, Advice and support, Executive development and Postgraduate programme news from the Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/news/2013/04/inlogov-informs-issue-6.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/alumni/askanalum.aspx To give you an idea of what it's like to study in the Department of Political Science and International Studies we are running two live twitter chats for offer holders over the next two weeks. These chats will give you the opportunity to ask three of our most recent graduates about their experiences in the department and university life in general. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:01:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/alumni/askanalum.aspx studentnews alumninews govsoc POLSIS Department of Political Science and International Studies twitter http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2013/03/luis-cabrera.aspx Experts who are shaping the world for future generations. With you. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:09:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2013/03/luis-cabrera.aspx Luis Cabrera Teaching and learning POLSIS Department of Political Science and International Studies School of Government and Society govsoc studentnews researchnews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/kyaw-pyone.aspx Pyone Kyaw describes her experience of studying an MSc in Development Management at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/kyaw-pyone.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/maria-anna-belka.aspx Maria Anna Belka describes her experience of studying an MSc in Development Management at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/maria-anna-belka.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/woods-chris.aspx Chris Woods describes her experience of studying an MSc in Development Management at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:30:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/woods-chris.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/reid-andrew.aspx Andrew Reid describes his experience of studying an MA Social and Political Theory at the Department of Political Science and International Studies, University of Birmingham during his recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/reid-andrew.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/fredrikson-erik.aspx Erik Fredrikson describes his experience of studying an MA International Relations (Terrorism and Political Violence) at the Department of Political Science and International Studies, University of Birmingham during his recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/fredrikson-erik.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/ingrid-daude-van-troastwÿk.aspx Ingrid Daude van Troastwÿk describes her experience of studying an MA in Politics and Religion at the Department of Political Science and International Studies, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/ingrid-daude-van-troastwÿk.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/algeo-leisl.aspx Leisl Algeo describes her experience of studying an MSc Poverty, Inequality and Development by distance learning at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/algeo-leisl.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department distance learning videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/townsend-anna.aspx Anna Townsend describes her experience of studying an MSc Poverty, Inequality and Development by distance learning at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/townsend-anna.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department distance learning videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/gething-anthony.aspx Anthony Gething describes his experience of studying an MSc Public Administration and Development by distance learning at the International Development Department, University of Birmingham during his recent graduation. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/alumni/profiles/gething-anthony.aspx alumninews studentnews idd international development department distance learning videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/03/dsa-conference-2013.aspx IDD is pleased to announce that the 2013 conference of the Development Studies Association will be held at the University of Birmingham on 16th November. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/03/dsa-conference-2013.aspx govsoc alumninews researchnews studentnews idd international development department DSA Development Studies Association anniversary conference https://www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/social-sciences/schools/government-society/events/public/2013/03/annual-postgraduate-colloquium.aspx This event is a brilliant opportunity for staff and students to find out what the School's PhD students are working on, as well as an opportunity for all our PhD students and staff to get together and discuss on-going research. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:04:00 GMT https://www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/social-sciences/schools/government-society/events/public/2013/03/annual-postgraduate-colloquium.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/03/iveta-radicova.aspx Former Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, Iveta Radicova, delivered a lecture, "The EU Crisis What Next" as part of the Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES)'s 50th Anniversary Seminar Series and was held in conjunction with the Graduate Centre for Europe, the European Research Institute and the School of Government and Society. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:16:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2013/03/iveta-radicova.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/eastleigh-by-election.aspx A high profile political resignation following a legal scandal, allegations of sexual misconduct, two political 'partners' tearing at each other's throats, controversial candidates grabbing the headlines for the wrong reasons and the future positions of the Prime Minister and his Deputy placed under the microscope. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:04:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/eastleigh-by-election.aspx govsoc researchnews studentnews birmingham brief POLSIS politics International Relations local government elections Department of Political Science and International Relations Peter Kerr http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspx The University of Birmingham is joining forces with Yale to support the development of a pioneering global justice programme at the University of Delhi. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/27FebBirmingham-and-Yale-to-establish-global-justice-programme-in-India.aspx govsoc researchnews studentnews alumninews global justice Government and Society http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspx Our Undergraduate Open Days offer you the perfect opportunity to hear first-hand from our current undergraduates and teaching staff about living and learning at Birmingham. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/events/visit-open-day.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews undergraduate open days http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspx The College of Social Sciences is proud of its extensive links with universities and other strategic partners throughout the world. Through our network of global partnerships, we engage in a wide range of activities including staff and student exchange and collaboration in research and teaching. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:52:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/collaboration/index.aspx govsoc Research News alumninews studentnews alumni research student exchange Partner Universities teaching Ambassadors consultancy international collaboration Interactive map Social Sciences Government and Society University of Birmingham http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/felix-cairns-model-nato.aspx All delegations stayed in the same hotel, so were advised to remain "in-role" throughout the conference. And we found ourselves becoming embroiled in fascinating debates over meals and drinks with some very capable students from universities across America, Canada and Europe. It became evident to me that diplomacy requires a constant engagement in and consideration for major world issues, and that productive discussion can occur anywhere, from the formal debates in the conference, to the less formal encounters in lifts and at the bar! Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/felix-cairns-model-nato.aspx POLSIS Political Science and International Studies politics International Relations Model NATO studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/brami-van-crombrugge-model-nato.aspx The general aura that surrounded the ongoing debates in the Defense Planning Group was indescribable. While certain delegates were returning to their 2nd/3rd Model NATO conference, others (such as Felix and I) were experiencing our very first. It was an absolute honour to be part of such an invaluable event and to be able to learn from such a diverse variety of students. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/brami-van-crombrugge-model-nato.aspx POLSIS Political Science adn International Studies International Relations Spanish politics Model NATO govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/global-cooperation-security.aspx This exciting degree programme is offered exclusively through the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS), comprised of a number of leading scholars in the field of security who regularly produce cutting edge, internationally renowned research. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/govsoc/global-cooperation-security.aspx Global Cooperation and Security MSc ICCS Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Security Theories of Global Cooperation Global Cooperation in Practice Transforming Conflict in Global Politics masters Postgraduate international conflict transformation govsoc studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2013/02/brussels.aspx Every year all MA students based within POLSIS have the opportunity to take part in an study trip to Brussels. This year, Dr David Bailey and Dr Luis Cabrera led a group of around 30 MA students to Brussels. The study group visited the NATO headquarters, and a number of the European Union institutions (European Parliament, Council (see photo above), and European Commission), and also attended the University's own office based within Brussels. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2013/02/brussels.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/7Feb-Students-convene-in-Delhi-to-explore-international-security-challenges-.aspx The evolving international security agenda, with particular reference to South Asia, is the focus of an exciting joint module for students from the Universities of Delhi, Birmingham and Melbourne next week. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/7Feb-Students-convene-in-Delhi-to-explore-international-security-challenges-.aspx studentnews govsoc international http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/02/john-makumbe.aspx Professor John Makumbe died on 24 January aged 63. Professor Makumbe was a member of the Department of Political and Administrative Studies of the University of Zimbabwe. The University of Birmingham awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2004 on the strength of his brave and principled commitment to truth and integrity in Zimbabwe and in Africa more broadly. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2013/02/john-makumbe.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/ioana-cristina-moraru.aspx Iona-Cristina's two month placement focused primarily on practical work within the Fundacion Ciudadanos del Mundo organisation in Argentina. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/ioana-cristina-moraru.aspx govsoc POLSIS International Relations politics International Relations and political Science BA Undergraduate employability careers internship studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/sociology-prize-pitch-video-project.aspx The aim of this project was to boost the employability, presentation skills and confidence of undergraduate Sociology students. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/sociology-prize-pitch-video-project.aspx POLSIS sociology BA studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/ayesha-harris.aspx During the internship Ayesha's role was to create factsheets that would enable head office and the branch managers to better understand the characteristics of the small businesses that they lend to. She analysed data from the client applications as well as their stock information and loan data. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/ayesha-harris.aspx CREES EPSE European Politics Society and Economics Undergraduate BSc centre for russian and east european studies studentnews govsoc internship careers http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/index.aspx The year of 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES). To celebrate this milestone we are holding a series of special seminars culminating in an annual conference. We will also be highlighting 50 faces of distinguished individuals who contributed to CREES's past and present. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:29:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/50-anniversary/index.aspx Students http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2013/01/feeding-renewability-conference.aspx Presentations to the Feeding Renewables Conference held at the University of Birmingham on Friday January 18th 2013 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:46:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2013/01/feeding-renewability-conference.aspx govsoc studentnews researchnews David Toke Feeding Renewables Conference POLSIS Political Science politics http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx Students from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU). The universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, King's College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick have all signed up to join FutureLearn. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:16:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx University of Birmingham distance learning Online Learning govsoc studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12Dec-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-China-Institute-.aspx The University of Birmingham's China Institute celebrates its official opening today in the presence of His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the UK. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12Dec-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-China-Institute-.aspx University of Birmingham UK china Social Sciences govsoc researchnews alumninews studentnews https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/studentservices/graduateschool/funding/competitions/esrc.aspx The University of Birmingham is now accepting nominations for ESRC funding starting in October 2013. The University of Birmingham ESRC Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) is one of 21 across the UK that has been accredited by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:33:00 GMT https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/studentservices/graduateschool/funding/competitions/esrc.aspx studentnews govsoc scholarships http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/What-should-we-vote-for.aspx Is there an ideal electorate system? As a recent Birmingham Brief demonstrated, we are often faced with a simple binary choice: do we want 'strong government' which can claim an empowering mandate, or do we want a government that represents, however messily, 'the will of the people'? If we want the former, in the UK at least, we have persisted with a first-past-the-post system. From time-to-time, though, we have had a dark night of the soul, wondered at the fairness of governments' claiming a mandate from a minority of voters actually supporting them, and flirted with alternatives. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/What-should-we-vote-for.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/11/introduction-to-law-for-non-law-students-event.aspx Organised by the Politics Society and the Radcliffe Club, the Introduction to Law for Non-Law Students Event (12 November 2012) was an ideal opportunity for those considering a conversion into law after the completion of their current degrees - to get a taste of the law profession. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:48:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/11/introduction-to-law-for-non-law-students-event.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/Legal,-Legitimate,-and-Effective-Drone-Warfare-Grand-Illusion-or-Future-Reality.aspx On 14 November, 2012, an Israeli drone strike killed Ahmed Jabari, the head of the military wing of Hamas in Gaza. The sharply escalating violence in the aftermath of this so-called targeted killing, while particularly costly in human life, is part of a seemingly unending violent confrontation in the region: according to a timeline of the conflict, over the past almost four years (since the conclusion of Israel's ground offensive in Gaza) more than 300 Palestinians and 20 Israelis have been killed, while in the past two years, some 800 missiles have been launched from Gaza into southern Israel. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:18:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/Legal,-Legitimate,-and-Effective-Drone-Warfare-Grand-Illusion-or-Future-Reality.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/Georgias-Parliamentary-Elections-–-Democracy-in-Action.aspx On 01 October 2012 Georgia, a small post-Soviet state on the Black Sea coast with a population of 4.6 million people, conducted its 8th Parliamentary elections since 1990. The pre-election campaign was closely watched by the West and the number of international observers monitoring the elections was allegedly the country's largest-ever. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/Georgias-Parliamentary-Elections-–-Democracy-in-Action.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/autumn-statement-2012.aspx Ahead of the government's Autumn Statement on Wednesday December 5, we ask six leading academics what they hope will be included and what the impact might be for everything from business and manufacturing to the high street and personal wealth. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/autumn-statement-2012.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/georgian-ambassador-visits-crees.aspx Highlighting the deep interest in the politics, society and history of the Caucasus at the University of Birmingham and the strong links between the Centre for Russian and East European Studies (CREES) and the diplomatic community, CREES hosted Georgia's Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland Giorgi Badridze on Wednesday 21 November 2012. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:51:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/georgian-ambassador-visits-crees.aspx georgian ambassador CREES centre for russian and east european studies anniversary govsoc studentnews alumninews video videos and podcasts CREES 50th anniversary seminar series http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/georgias-parliamentary-elections-kemoklidze2.aspx "There is no doubt that the Parliamentary elections held in Georgia this autumn yielded to a new era in the country's politics. Despite the fact that it was the 8th Parliamentary elections conducted in the small post-Soviet state since 1990, they have been dubbed as 'landmark' and 'historic' since it is the first time that the transfer of power in Georgia has occurred through free and fair elections." Written by Nino kemoklidze, CREES PhD researcher. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:28:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/perspective/georgias-parliamentary-elections-kemoklidze2.aspx govsoc alumni researchnews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/events/2013/feeding-renewable-policy.aspx This event coincides with the passage through Parliament of the Energy Bill implementing Electricity Market Reform (EMR) which is concerned with giving priority to a low-carbon electricity strategy. This event will focus on policies needed to underpin a feed-in tariff system for funding renewable energy and also the sort of policy environment that is needed to ensure maximised expansion of renewable energy. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:23:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/events/2013/feeding-renewable-policy.aspx researchnews govsoc alumninews studentnews POLSIS Renewable Energy http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/news/2012/11/brigid-jones.aspx As a councillor in Birmingham I represent Selly Oak which is a very heavily populated student area. About 1 in 3 of the residents there are students so having lived the student lifestyle there as it were, but also lived the settled lifestyle in that area as well, it's sort of given me a good knowledge of both sides of the community and how I can serve them both. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:33:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/news/2012/11/brigid-jones.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx The University Graduate School is pleased to announce that it has ten Doctoral Elite Researcher Scholarships which will commence in the 2013-2014 academic year. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/ug-opendays.aspx Our November Open Day will support students who are making their university choices for 2013 entry. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the campus, view accommodation and attend talks on the University Experience, Student Life and Tips for UCAS Applications. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/ug-opendays.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/lectures-at-the-kazakh-british-technical-university.aspx Dr Deema Kaneff presented a series of lectures at the Kazakh British Technical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan in the period 29th Oc tober to 2nd November. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/11/lectures-at-the-kazakh-british-technical-university.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/news/2012/11/public-management.aspx We are very keen to hear feedback from you about our Public Management programme. We are very grateful to anyone who is able to provide us with a few minutes of their time to complete a short survey regarding this, to help us capture your ideas and views. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/news/2012/11/public-management.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/10/university-league-table-rise.aspx The University of Birmingham has been shortlisted as University of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and ranked at 13th overall in the UK, a rise of 12 places. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/10/university-league-table-rise.aspx govsoc alumni studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/pg-opendays.aspx The next University of Birmingham Postgraduate Open Day will be held on Tuesday 20 November 2012 from 11.00am. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/visit/pg-opendays.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/courses/doctoral-research.aspx Stephen Jeffares discusses studying doctoral research at the Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:34:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/courses/doctoral-research.aspx studentnews INLOGOV institute of local government studies videos and podcasts videos researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/alumni/profiles/christophe-laarman.aspx Christophe Laarman describes his experience of studying an MSc in Contemporary Russian and East European Studies at the Centre for Russian and East European Studies, University of Birmingham during his recent graduation. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:41:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/alumni/profiles/christophe-laarman.aspx govsoc alumninews videos and podcasts videos masters contemporary russian and east european studies CREES centre for russian and east european studies studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/sonia-boddie.aspx Sonia Boddie, who is studying a Masters in Public Administration, talks about her experiences at Birmingham and the opportunities she has has whilst studying for her Masters. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:06:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/sonia-boddie.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews videos and podcasts international development department Local Government Studies local government http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crilley-rhys-ma-polsis01.aspx Rhys Crilley talks about his choice to continue his studies at Birmingham after completing his Undergraduate study here and how the future looks for him in Postgraduate study. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crilley-rhys-ma-polsis01.aspx govsoc studentnews alumninews videos and podcasts international relations terrorism and political violence http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/alumni/profiles/tonkiss-katherine.aspx Katherine Tonkiss describes her experience of studying a PhD in the Institute of Local Government Studies during her recent graduation. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/alumni/profiles/tonkiss-katherine.aspx INLOGOV phd local government studies govsoc alumninews studentnews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/alumni/profiles/nicholds-alyson.aspx Alyson Nicholds describes her experience of studying a PhD in the Institute of Local Government Studies during her recent graduation. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/alumni/profiles/nicholds-alyson.aspx govsoc alumninews studentnews videos and podcasts Local Government Studies postgraduate course phd http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/alumni/profiles/kueh-claire.aspx Claire Kueh describes her experience of studying a MSc in Public Management at the Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham during her recent graduation. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/alumni/profiles/kueh-claire.aspx govsoc alumninews studentnews videos and podcasts Local Government Studies public management http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/lesego-motlogelwa-ma.aspx Birmingham University is really a good place, you feel like home, there's no gap to miss home, to miss Botswana, you feel like wow…this is a good place to be! I have received a scholarship award called Congleton. It's for women who have passion to go back to their country to make some impact in the development of their country. I'm really happy about it and I'm glad to be part of it. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/lesego-motlogelwa-ma.aspx govsoc studentnews student profile postgraduate course masters international studies in education videos and podcasts The Institute of German Studies at the University of Birmingham is seeking to support a three-year PhD Studentship in the context of the DAAD-funded project: 'Weltanschauungen: The German Past and the Contemporary World' . Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:14:00 GMT studentnews IGS german studies studentship http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/govsoc/polsis/alumni-newsletter-summer2012/1.html Welcome to the third annual edition of the POLSIS Alumni Newsletter. Like every year, we have a lot of exciting developments in the department. We have new colleagues, new students, new research avenues, interesting guest speakers and a variety of activities to enhance teaching, learning, and the experience of our students. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:05:00 GMT http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/govsoc/polsis/alumni-newsletter-summer2012/1.html alumninews studentnews govsoc POLSIS alumni newsletter http://polsis.org/2012/06/27/student-conference-cosmopolitan-dimensions/ Last week, POLSIS held its Second Annual Student Conference, an event organised for students, by students. It was a day to remember, writes POLSIS MA student and conference organiser Marianna Karakoulaki. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:58:00 GMT http://polsis.org/2012/06/27/student-conference-cosmopolitan-dimensions/ POLSIS studentnews http://polsis.org/2012/06/22/from-diana-to-the-diamond-jubilee-the-royal-family-postmodern-pastiche-and-consumerism/ With the nation's bunting safely packed away until the next 'once in a lifetime' event, POLSIS PhD researcher Alex Oaten reflects on what the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend tells us about contemporary consumerist culture. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:09:00 GMT http://polsis.org/2012/06/22/from-diana-to-the-diamond-jubilee-the-royal-family-postmodern-pastiche-and-consumerism/ Social Sciences http://polsis.org/2012/06/20/migration-marriage-and-muscular-liberalism-competing-claims-but-a-common-goal/ Two policies announced this week – the introduction of restrictions on family migration, and the criminalisation of forced marriage – highlight an instrumental use of human rights discourse by the Government to reinforce British sovereignty and citizenship, based on the idea of 'muscular liberalism', writes Katherine E. Tonkiss. (This post was originally featured on Migration Pulse, the blog of the Migrants' Rights Network.) Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:47:00 GMT http://polsis.org/2012/06/20/migration-marriage-and-muscular-liberalism-competing-claims-but-a-common-goal/ Social Sciences http://polsis.org/2012/06/20/rand-paul-supports-mitt-romney/ Republican Senator Rand Paul, son of libertarian godfather Ron Paul, this month controversially endorsed Mitt Romney's bid for the presidential nomination. POLSIS PhD candidate Jake Diliberto examines the consequences for Paul Sr.'s grassroots libertarians of what some in the movement see as an act of treachery by one of their favourite sons. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:45:00 GMT http://polsis.org/2012/06/20/rand-paul-supports-mitt-romney/ Social Sciences http://polsis.org/2012/06/11/staff-3-2-students-match-report/ On the 6th of June 2012, the teaching staff of POLSIS took on a select band of undergraduates in the annual football game. The POLSIS Blog dispatched football correspond Angus Nore-Hoghorris (who is totally impartial and has absolutely no conflict of interest with the staff team) for this once-a-year encounter. Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:34:00 GMT http://polsis.org/2012/06/11/staff-3-2-students-match-report/ studentnews videos and podcasts http://polsis.org/2012/06/04/the-re-politicisation-of-abortion-in-the-uk/ Recent attacks on abortion provision are part of a broader strategy aimed at eroding abortion rights, writes POLSIS PhD candidate Fran Amery. Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:40:00 GMT http://polsis.org/2012/06/04/the-re-politicisation-of-abortion-in-the-uk/ studentnews Abortion ethics medicine politics POLSIS http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/events/2012/06/social-democracy-and-its-future.aspx Friday 08 June 2012 (14:30-16:30) - A panel debate featuring former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Lord Roy Hattersley, in response to Hattersley and Hickson's article, "In praise of Social Democracy". Wed, 30 May 2012 10:49:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/events/2012/06/social-democracy-and-its-future.aspx studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/05/simon-fraser-visit.aspx On Thursday 24th May 2012, Simon Fraser, Permanent Under Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, visited the University to speak to staff and students. Tue, 29 May 2012 08:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/05/simon-fraser-visit.aspx highprofilespeakers studentnews govsoc alumninews researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/news/2012/05/inlogov-informs-summer.aspx News from the Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham including Research, Advice and Support, Executive Development and Postgraduate programmes. Wed, 23 May 2012 16:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/news/2012/05/inlogov-informs-summer.aspx alumninews researchnews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/05/social-repair-in-divided-societies.aspx How can societal relations be repaired after intergroup conflict? This brief by IDD's Huma Haider suggests that transitional justice and coexistence initiatives could be coordinated to enhance reconciliation. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/05/social-repair-in-divided-societies.aspx alumninews studentnews researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/schaller-barbara.aspx Research title: Towards a heterodox economic theory of poverty production – An analysis of evolutionary institutionalist and post-Keynesian thought Tue, 22 May 2012 12:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/schaller-barbara.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/internship-german-political-foundation-uzbekistan.aspx Alain Perusset (Contemporary Russian and East European Studies MSc) has recently won a three-month internship at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) - a German political foundation involved in projects across the world - in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:55:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/internship-german-political-foundation-uzbekistan.aspx govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/trigg-nicholas-ma-polsis.aspx 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. Fri, 18 May 2012 10:45:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/trigg-nicholas-ma-polsis.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/walmesley-victoria-first-year-ba-sociology.aspx 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 12:51:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/walmesley-victoria-first-year-ba-sociology.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/05/united-nations-internship.aspx 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 12:51:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/05/united-nations-internship.aspx studentnews govsoc http://thinkafricapress.com/malawi/joyce-banda-another-president-providence-goodluck-jonathan-nigeria Zainab Usman has recently written an article in Think Africa Press entitled: "Joyce Banda: Another President by Providence". Zainab is currently studying International Political Economy and Development MSc at IDD, University of Birmingham. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:20:00 GMT http://thinkafricapress.com/malawi/joyce-banda-another-president-providence-goodluck-jonathan-nigeria studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/youngmo-jung-msc-crees-kazakhstan.aspx Youngmo Jung (South Korea)/ MSc in CREES/2012 reflects on his studies with CREES and particular on a trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan as part of his Masters course. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/youngmo-jung-msc-crees-kazakhstan.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/shin-yeani-msc-crees-kazakhstan.aspx Yeani Shin, MSc in Contemporary Russian and Eastern European Studies, 2011-2012, shares her reflections on a visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan, as part of her Masters programme with CREES. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/shin-yeani-msc-crees-kazakhstan.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/students-visit-kazakhstan.aspx During April 2012, five students from the Centre for Russian and East European Studies, Youngmo Jung, Yeani Shin, Yassin Mamade, Michael Kellett and Rafael Sanchez visited Almaty, Kazakhstan. The visit to Kazakhstan was part of their studies on the Caucasus and Central Asia Pathway within the MSc Programme in Contemporary Russian and East European Studies. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/russian-east-european-studies/news/2012/05/students-visit-kazakhstan.aspx studentnews http://polsis.org/2012/05/07/visit-to-amnesty-international-uks-the-human-rights-action-centre/ This post from POLSIS PhD student Iván Farías Pelcastre is a report on a recent trip by POLSIS students to Amnesty International in London. Mon, 07 May 2012 09:11:00 GMT http://polsis.org/2012/05/07/visit-to-amnesty-international-uks-the-human-rights-action-centre/ studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/Taylor-Verdict-is-a-Warning-to-Others.aspx The landmark verdict on April 26th against the former Liberian President, Charles Taylor, is an important warning for those who perpetrate war crimes. Finding Taylor guilty of war-time atrocities during the war in Sierra Leone between 1991 and 2002, shows that no-one can be above the law. Thu, 03 May 2012 19:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/thebirminghambrief/items/Taylor-Verdict-is-a-Warning-to-Others.aspx birmingham brief alumninews studentnews govsoc researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/wong-pui-fung.aspx Shanghai, China's Capital of Modernity: Urban Experience and Production of Space of World Expo 2010 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:05:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/wong-pui-fung.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crilley-rhys-ma-polsis.aspx Rhys Crilley, MA International Relations (Terrorism and Political Violence), reflects on his experiences during the Postgraduate Study trip to Delhi. Each year, a group of Masters students from across the School of Government and Society are given the opportunity to travel to Delhi, India, to take part in a week-long international module entitled 'Traditional and New Security Challenges: South Asia in Global Perspective'. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:54:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/crilley-rhys-ma-polsis.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/04/politics-society-alumni-roundtable-event.aspx On Tuesday 28th February, POLSIS and the POLSIS society (POLSOC) hosted an alumni careers event that was well attended by POLSIS students across all years. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:23:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/04/politics-society-alumni-roundtable-event.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/model-united-nations.aspx In February 2012 the School sent a delegation of students to the Harvard National Model United Nations conference in Boston, USA. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/model-united-nations.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/bergson-joseph-msc-idd.aspx Joseph Bergson (MSc International Development) reflects on his experiences during the Postgraduate Study trip to Delhi. Each year, a group of Masters students from across the School of Government and Society are given the opportunity to travel to Delhi, India, to take part in a week-long international module entitled 'Traditional and New Security Challenges: South Asia in Global Perspective'. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:44:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/bergson-joseph-msc-idd.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/03/alistair-burt.aspx Alistair Burt MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO Minister with responsibility for Afghanistan) visited the School of Government and Society on Thursday 22nd March to provide his views on "UK Engagement in Afghanistan". Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/03/alistair-burt.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/03/building-integrity-in-fragile-contexts.aspx In this Policy Brief, Heather Marquette highlights the emergence of context-sensitive approaches to corruption in fragile situations as part of efforts to promote responsive statebuilding. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:27:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/03/building-integrity-in-fragile-contexts.aspx alumninews studentnews researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/03/corruption-indicators-and-budget-support.aspx Sumedh Rao and Dr Heather Marquette have published a U4 Issues Paper on 'Corruption indicators in Performance Assessment Frameworks (PAFs) for budget support'. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:48:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/03/corruption-indicators-and-budget-support.aspx alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/hannah-lane-and-megan-baxter-ba-polsis.aspx I remember looking round Birmingham and particularly Muirhead and thinking wow, this is spectacular. It's modern, it's new and the University has an excellent reputation, POLSIS has an excellent reputation and that's what you want really, to know that you're in safe hands studying in a place where it has good facilities and excellent people teaching. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/hannah-lane-and-megan-baxter-ba-polsis.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/mieville-hawkins-will-ba-polsis.aspx I love the diversity of it and the choices of different things you can study. Particularly in POLSIS we've got an excellent range of academics doing all sorts of different interesting things. We do anything from political economy to international relations to political philosophy and I've really enjoyed the challenge of combining it all together. I think it's given me a really well-rounded experience. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:35:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/mieville-hawkins-will-ba-polsis.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/alexandre-chlabovitch-pierre-ba-polsis.aspx As an international student it was studying in a British university, getting a new experience and about POLSIS it was the whole, again, the fact that I was passionate about politics, that led me to come and study here and the POLSIS department. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:35:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/undergraduate/alexandre-chlabovitch-pierre-ba-polsis.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/politics-society.aspx The University of Birmingham Guild of Students Politics Society (POLSOC) is the student-run society for all those interested in politics at the University of Birmingham. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:58:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/politics-society.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/barry-kate.aspx Just remember how much you've been given and how much you know and remember how difficult it was at the beginning for you to understand all those weird concepts and the theories and political views and ideas and how you've managed to translate them and how that will help you in being a voice and an advocate for other people because it's invaluable having people who can speak for other people because not everyone can do that. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/barry-kate.aspx alumni studentnews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/lowe-derek.aspx Get the most out of it when you're here and get the most out of it in terms of your course, make sure you engage with the teaching staff and get the most out of your tutors and your friends, enjoy the social side of things but really focus on where you want your degree to lead to... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/lowe-derek.aspx alumninews studentnews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/richardson-wright-chris.aspx The best thing for me was the opportunities that I got in my extra-curricular activities. I made full use of the opportunities available in the students union and I really enjoyed all of the work I did in charity fundraising, volunteering and events management as well. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/richardson-wright-chris.aspx alumninews studentnews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/bradley-adrian.aspx My main piece of advice is make the most of your time. What you get out of being at university, the degree is the hygiene factor that will make sure your application is read but no more than that. What you get out of the university is all these experiences that you can have while you're here and the CV you can build... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/bradley-adrian.aspx alumninews studentnews videos and podcasts http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/The-Afghan-Reset.aspx Afghanistan is rarely out of the headlines — and seemingly for the wrong reasons. At the beginning of March, six UK military personnel were killed by a Taliban attack in what was the single worse loss of life for UK ground forces since the launch of the NATO–led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan. Birmingham brief written by Professor Mark Webber, Professor of International Politics. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/impact/thebirminghambrief/items/The-Afghan-Reset.aspx studentnews alumninews birmingham brief govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/polsis/news-events/civil-wars-conference-call-papers.pdf The editors of Civil Wars and Ethnopolitics invite proposals for the second annual conference on New Perspectives on Conflict and Security (17-18 September 2012). The conference will explore a range of debates and topics related to intrastate conflict and civil war. It is open to those who wish to present work on specific armed conflicts, on broad patterns of civil wars, and on historical perspectives as well as contemporary challenges. It also seeks to explore international dimensions including intervention, conflict prevention and resolution. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:03:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/government-society/polsis/news-events/civil-wars-conference-call-papers.pdf studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/03/model-nato.aspx In February 2012, a delegation of five postgraduate students from POLSIS and the International Development Department took part in the annual Model NATO event in Washington D.C. Model NATO is a three-day event in which delegations play out the process of debate, negotiation and decision-making within the Atlantic Alliance. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:10:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/03/model-nato.aspx govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/rafael-gomez-sanchez-msc-crees.aspx Studying for an MSc is not easy; but if you have some money to spare and like challenges, be sure that CREES is an excellent place to expand your knowledge on Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/rafael-gomez-sanchez-msc-crees.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/kingsley-sheteh-newuh-msc-idd.aspx "I had high expectations when I arrived at IDD to begin an MSc in International Development, but my experience has been even better than I'd hoped. I have gained much more than a qualification: crucially, I have gained confidence." Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/kingsley-sheteh-newuh-msc-idd.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/thakrar-raam.aspx Really think through what you want to do – and where career choice overlaps with intellectual interest and skills. And importantly the amount of money you want to earn. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:32:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/thakrar-raam.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/scholarships.aspx Including the Shared Commonwealth Scholarship. The deadline for the Shared Commonwealth Scholarship is the 30th of March and the IDD Bursary deadline is the 14th of May. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:50:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/scholarships.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/high-profile-speaker-visits-polsis.aspx Study with POLSIS and you'll have the opportunity to hear from high profile speakers on current affairs and issues. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/high-profile-speaker-visits-polsis.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/postgraduate-study-trip-delhi.aspx Study for a MA with POLSIS and you will have the opportunity to participate in an intensive international module in Delhi, India. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:05:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/enhancing-student-experience/postgraduate-study-trip-delhi.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/lynch-elena.aspx What I found most beneficial about taking the course was the ability to study a wide range of issues that have, and arguably still do, affected our daily lives. For example, I found the study of multiculturalism particularly interesting especially whilst living in as culturally diverse a city as Birmingham. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/lynch-elena.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/selim-hebatullah.aspx Salafi Discourse Analysis concerning Political Development in Egypt (2010-2014) Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/selim-hebatullah.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/ramsay-katie.aspx am still fascinated by sociology and my love for travel has been greatly enhanced by my sociological background. I spent one year driving through Africa and often found myself dissecting my experiences and surroundings in a sociological way. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/ramsay-katie.aspx alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/02/alistair-darling-visit.aspx The Rt Hon. Alistair Darling, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, visited the Department of Political Science and International Studies on the 22nd February 2012 to give a lecture on the financial crisis and its aftermath entitled 'Back from the Brink'. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:49:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/02/alistair-darling-visit.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx Eight of the University of Birmingham's scholarship recipients met the University's Chancellor, Sir Dominic Cadbury, in a reception designed to introduce him to scholarship students funded by his generous support of the University's Access to Birmingham Scholarship Scheme. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/hoffman-katharina.aspx Research title: Regional Organisations in the Post-Soviet Space: Domestic Origins of Cooperation Dynamics Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:37:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/hoffman-katharina.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/gill-abi.aspx Accepted onto MSc in Comparative Social Policy at the University of Oxford. The teaching quality is outstanding and staff go out of their way to support students throughout their degrees and also beyond with applications for jobs and further study. Crucially, studying Sociology develops the transferable skills that graduate employers desire in their applicants and the fact that Birmingham is a Redbrick has really advanced my career and further education options. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/gill-abi.aspx studentnews alumninews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/whitworth-olivia.aspx Transnational Women's Networks in East Asia Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:56:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/whitworth-olivia.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/perusset-alain-msc-crees.aspx Currently studying Contemporary Russian and East European Studies MSc. "What attracted me to CREES in particular were the thrilling modules it offers, its excellent reputation and its relative small size which promised (and delivers) closer, uncomplicated student-staff relations." Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/perusset-alain-msc-crees.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/kellett-michael-msc-crees.aspx Currently studying Contemporary Russian and East European Studies (The Caucasus and Central Asia) MSc. "I like the fact that the department is not too big, so you're not anonymous and the both the staff and the other students are very friendly and approachable. It's also a very international department, with students from many parts of the world. Some of the staff are from Russia and eastern Europe, which is of course a big plus." Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/kellett-michael-msc-crees.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/shin-yeani-msc-crees.aspx Currently studying Contemporary Russian and East European Studies MSc. "CREES's programme contains a good balance, so it encourages students to build a foundation and broaden evenly understanding of Russian and Eastern European, CIS region studies." Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/teaching/student-profiles/postgraduate/shin-yeani-msc-crees.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/george-jemma.aspx Birmingham is a fantastic and vibrant city. The University campus is just two stops away from the city centre so it's brilliant if you want to explore the area. The University Main Library hosts most of the Social Sciences material and is an excellent resource for students. My fondest memories were being part of the Social Sciences Society and getting to organise events and nights out for SSS members. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/alumni/profiles/george-jemma.aspx alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/02/john-bercow-speaker-house-commons.aspx Students, alumni and staff enjoyed an evening with John Bercow, the Speaker of the House of Commons on Thursday 02 February 2012. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:53:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/02/john-bercow-speaker-house-commons.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/02/nodel-united-nations-campus-2012.aspx On Friday 20 January 2012 the School of Government and Society held two Model United Nations debates as part of its programmes of events to enhance student experience. Supported by staff from IDD and POLSIS and with additional help from the UN Society based in the Guild, the event involved almost 50 Undergraduate students being assigned country roles in two debates. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:20:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/02/nodel-united-nations-campus-2012.aspx govsoc alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/02/risks-security-led-statebuilding.aspx In this Policy Brief, Paul Jackson highlights the risks of prioritising short-term, 'hard' security in conflict-affected states. He outlines how Security Sector Reform interventions can contribute to statebuilding more effectively. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:59:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2012/02/risks-security-led-statebuilding.aspx alumninews govsoc studentnews researchnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees/people/dr-students/disney-tom.aspx Orphan Care and Imprisonment in the Russian Federation. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:16:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gees/people/dr-students/disney-tom.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/10/graduate-colloquium.aspx The POLSIS Graduate colloquium provides a forum for postgraduate research students to present their work in a relatively informal and friendly setting to their peers and departmental staff with the purpose of providing constructive and helpful feedback in the development of their projects. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:19:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/10/graduate-colloquium.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/01/employability-award.aspx Our Careers and Employability team are happy to announce their win at the National Placement and Internship Awards 2012 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:43:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2012/01/employability-award.aspx studentnews govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/dilberto-jacob.aspx Global Counter Insurgency: New challenges to Isl Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/dilberto-jacob.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/dadze-arthur-abena.aspx User involvement in public services in non-democratic government Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/dadze-arthur-abena.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/wau-duman.aspx To What Extent Fair Trade Improves Cocoa Farmers' Life: A Case Study of Cocoa Farmers in Ghana. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/wau-duman.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/oneill-rebecca.aspx Evidence based policy making Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:08:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/oneill-rebecca.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/internships/funding/index.aspx The Careers and Employability Centre offer a range of award schemes for students from a range of backgrounds that are looking to undertake a variety of work experience placements and internships. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/generic/internships/funding/index.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/avedissian-karena.aspx Research title: Identity and the Mobilisation of Social Movements in the North Caucasus Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:33:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/avedissian-karena.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/gibney-annie.aspx Research title: Understanding the Possibilities and Limits of European Workforce Development for the 'Knowledge Era': A Multi-level Governance Approach. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:38:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/gibney-annie.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/opdahl-ingerid.aspx Research title: Energy and Russian foreign policy in the CIS 1995-2005 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:31:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/opdahl-ingerid.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/leitch-duncan.aspx Research title: The Contribution of International Technical Assistance to Public Administrative Reform in Ukraine: the Case of Regional Policy 2000-2012. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:24:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/research/doctoral-researchers/profiles/leitch-duncan.aspx studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/01/sociology-year-abroad-degree.aspx Joycelyn is a Sociology finalist who will be graduating this year from the Sociology with Year Abroad programme. Joycelyn spent last year studying Sociology at Trent University in Peterborough, Canada which is one and a half hours north of Toronto. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:02:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/01/sociology-year-abroad-degree.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/01/graduate-wins-top-law-student-award.aspx University of Birmingham political science graduate Tom Elsey has scooped one of the major law student awards in the country. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:32:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2012/01/graduate-wins-top-law-student-award.aspx govsoc alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/11/thatcher-trial-politics-society.aspx The University of Birmingham Politics Society hosted a round-table debate that was intended to give former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher the 'trial' some believe she richly deserves. In front of a near-capacity audience in the Arts Main Lecture Theatre, guests on the panel included Professor Colin Thain and Dr. Peter Kerr from POLSIS, as well as Lottie Rowling, representing Labour, Christopher James from Conservative Future, Dave Glenwright of UKIP and Will Mièville-Hawkins, representing the Liberal Democrats. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:17:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/11/thatcher-trial-politics-society.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/10/david-miliband-visits-polsis.aspx POLSIS plays host to former cabinet member David Miliband, MP, for a live conversation and Q&A with current students, staff and alumni. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/10/david-miliband-visits-polsis.aspx POLSIS David Miliband govsoc highprofilespeakers alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2011/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx The University of Birmingham has announced that 10 scholarships are available for overseas applicants for 2012-2013 entry. If you fulfil the criteria and would like to be considered for nomination by IDD, POLSIS, CREES and INLOGOV you are strongly encouraged to submit your PhD application to the University by the end of November 2011. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2011/10/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/10/students-participates-study-china-programme.aspx Sylwia Samira Kowalczuk, International Relations student in POLSIS, was awarded a place on the UK government-funded Study China Programme. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:52:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/10/students-participates-study-china-programme.aspx govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/alumni/ambassadors-test/index.aspx The University of Birmingham is proud to have a network of Alumni Ambassadors that fulfil an invaluable role by offering support, practical advice and advocacy across the globe. This network has been developed to enable prospective and current students to connect directly with individuals who have fully experienced what the University, and city, of Birmingham has to offer. Please do take the opportunity to email our ambassadors with your questions regarding studying at the University, living in Birmingham / UK, their individual career pathways, living and working in their country of residence or origin etc. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:11:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/alumni/ambassadors-test/index.aspx alumninews govsoc studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/index.aspx Applications are still being accepted from UK/EU applicants for on-campus programmes and from all applicants for the Distance Learning International Development programme, with its specialised pathways. Please do apply as soon as possible though, to join the programmes on their start dates of 19th September for distance learning International Development and 26th September for on-campus programmes. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:36:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/courses/index.aspx studentnews http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/govsoc/polsis/alumni-newsletter-summer2011/index.html Welcome to the second edition of the POLSIS Alumni Newsletter. We were thrilled by the positive response our Alumni showed to the first edition of this Newsletter published last year. In this edition you will find our latest research news and news from the department, students and alumni. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:51:00 GMT http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/govsoc/polsis/alumni-newsletter-summer2011/index.html alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2011/08/traditional-new-security-challenges-south-asia-global-perspective.aspx Students in the School of Government and Society have the chance to study an intensive module in Delhi, India. 'Traditional and New Security Challenges: South Asia in Global Perspective'. The module will encourage students to take a 'critical' approach to these debates, it will draw upon the diverse backgrounds of participants, and it will explore the South Asia experience – as well as other regions – to illustrate the topics discussed. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:11:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/news/school-wide/2011/08/traditional-new-security-challenges-south-asia-global-perspective.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/04/model-nato.aspx In February 2011, a delegation of six postgraduate students from POLSIS took part in the annual Model NATO event in Washington D.C. Model NATO is a three-day event in which delegations play out the process of debate, negotiation and decision-making within the Atlantic Alliance. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/04/model-nato.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/03/paul-mason-lecture.aspx Lecture, entitled A Micro-History of Working Class Revolt, presented to students and staff from the Department of Political Science & International Studies. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/03/paul-mason-lecture.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/02/muhamet-hamiti-interview.aspx Professor Stefan Wolff and Dr Gezim Alpion interviewed Dr Muhamet Hamiti, Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to the UK ahead of the POLSIS research seminar on "Kosovo: A New Nation on the Political Map – Achievements and Challenges" Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2011/02/muhamet-hamiti-interview.aspx Social Sciences http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2010/11/alumni-set-up-charity-india.aspx Procedo Foundation was founded in 2009 by Nick Jackson, Richard Adams and Alessandro Capozzi; three friends studying International Relations at the University of Birmingham, who share an enthusiastic interest in supporting development and cultural understanding. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:05:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2010/11/alumni-set-up-charity-india.aspx alumninews studentnews http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2010/09/graduate-dissertation-published.aspx Carolyn Lamontagne, a recent graduate of the International Development Department, where she received her Master's degree in International Development. has had her dissertation published in Green Money Journal (Fall 2010 issue. volume 19, Issue 1, number 77). Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:04:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/international-development/news/2010/09/graduate-dissertation-published.aspx alumninews studentnews