Social Sciences Birmimgham UNFILTERED In this exciting new video series, our researchers address some of the big issues which impact on society over a cup of coffee. In the first episode, Professor Scott Lucas and PhD student Amelia Morris decide if, all things considered, the world really is such a bad place. Watch the first episode now
Posted 22 May 2018 POLSIS represented at the 5th Critical European Studies Workshop Dr David Bailey, recently attended the 5th Critical European Studies Workshop, organised by the Critical Political Economy Research Network and Open Learning Initiative, and which took place at the Central European University in Budapest on 11-12 May 2018.
Posted 17 May 2018 Trusting Enemies: Interpersonal Relationships in International Conflict The College of Social Sciences was delighted to present the inaugural lecture of Professor Nicholas Wheeler, Professor of International Relations.
Posted 15 May 2018 Is Poverty Porn A Necessary Evil? Abigail Higgins writes for Bright: Guilt-inducing images of black and brown people help charitable aid organizations rack in money. But only in the short run.
Posted 15 May 2018 POLSIS Political Economist hosts high-profile Bank Culture Workshop in London On 27th April Dr Huw Macartney (POLSIS) hosted a workshop on Bank Culture with high profile speakers from the Financial Conduct Authority, the British Bankers Association, and the Banking Standards Board.
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