An inaugural lecture is a key milestone in any academic's career, signifying their promotion to 'Professor'. It is an opportunity for our new professorial colleagues to present their innovative research first-hand. All of these events are free of charge and attendance is open to all, and we look forward to sharing the experience with you.
Upcoming Inaugural Lectures
Inaugural lectures will recommence in autumn 2019.
Previous Inaugural Lectures
HOW TO RIG AN ELECTION WITHOUT GETTING CAUGHT
Professor Cheeseman discusses the limitations of national elections as a means of promoting democratisation, revealing the six essential strategies that dictators use to undermine the electoral process in order to guarantee victory.
Who to trust? Forming policy beliefs in a polarised world
Professor Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay explores the political implications of modern information comsumption.
Trusting Enemies: Interpersonal Relationships in International Conflict
The issue of trust can make or break a relationship, and this is also true at a global scale. Find out more in Professor Wheeler's book, 'Trusting Enemies'.
DON'T CALL ME A CUSTOMER: ILLUSTRATION TIMELAPSE
Professor Catherine Needham summarises her inaugural lecture as we see the illustration from the event take shape before our eyes.
Latest News
Posted 23 May 2019
The College of Social Sciences was delighted to present the inaugural lecture of Professor David Hudson, Professor of Politics and Development.
Posted 26 February 2019
Taking place on Monday 25 February this Inaugural Lecture saw over 140 staff, students and members of the community join Professor Bandyopadhyay on campus to discuss 'forming policy beliefs in a polarised society'.
Posted 24 October 2018
The College of Social Sciences was delighted to present the inaugural lecture of Professor Nic Cheeseman, Professor of Democracy and International Development