UCL Political Science - School of Public Policy

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 UCL: buff.ly/uZOSjQy #China #Politics #Policy

Reminder: our event “ECHR Reform is Here!” takes place this evening at UCL. Join us for a discussion on the Chişinău Declaration, ECHR migration case law, and the UK’s role in the reform process. In-person attendance and livestream details: buff.ly/5tiby4g

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 @jjfinnegan, Lecturer in Public Policy in the UCL Department of Political Science. Full episode: tinyurl.com/4kvct36h

ECHR Reform is Here!: Reflections on the Chişinău Declaration and the UK’s Role in the Process. Join us on 21 May for a discussion on the Chişinău Declaration, ECHR migration case law, and the UK’s role in the reform process. Information & registration: buff.ly/QZTTF4P

How has immigration rhetoric in the @UKParliament changed over 100 years? New research with @guardian used machine learning to analyse a century of Commons speeches, with contributions from Dr Gloria Gennaro and colleagues across UCL. Read more: tinyurl.com/ucl-glo

Excited to invite all Political Science postgraduate offer holders to our virtual event on 14 May, 14:00–16:00 🎓 Come chat with academics and current students, ask any questions, and get a feel for student life and our courses at UCL. More info👇 ucl.ac.uk/social-histori…

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🎙️UCL Uncovering Politics 🎙️ S17 E9: Reconstructing The Constitution: A Hobbesian Thought Experiment, with Dr Daniel Hind, University of York. Listen online: buff.ly/DduHE1B

Applications for our Master’s in Political Science are still open. Discover our courses and apply via the link below #study #mastersdegree #Politics #Policy ucl.ac.uk/social-histori…

POLS0119 War and the State @uclspp covers a growing literature in the social sciences on how war made the state around the globe. Students pick cases to specialise on and do a field visit to the @britishmuseum to present on how these dynamics played out in history #proudteacher

Policy & Practice Seminar, 12 Mar 2026, 18:15 – 19:30 "Contesting Equality: LGBTIQ+ Rights, the State, and Democratic Decline" Join us to explore the backlash, state power, and activist resistance across the Global North and South.

New article alert: 'Unlocking Public Support: How Communication about Program Design Affects Public Perception of IMF Interventions', by Bernhard Reinsberg , M Rodwan Abouharb , Mike Seiferling. In Foreign Policy Analysis 22(2) buff.ly/MMmmfyG

Interested in shaping climate policy? 🌱 Join Programme Director Dr Jared J. Finnegan, a current student & our admissions team for a live virtual info session on the MSc Climate Change Policy & Politics at UCL. 📍25 Feb 2026, 14:00 – 15:00 #politics ucl.ac.uk/social-histori…

Dr Kaleigh Heard, Dr Haim Abraham, and Dr Conall Mallory discuss how the UK could strengthen its approach to civilian harm mitigation and redress at a moment of global uncertainty. buff.ly/HCDnWfh

Take a closer look at my @uclspp Student Spotlight interview as a Lead Postgraduate Student Representative at the department! ✨📚🎓 ucl.ac.uk/social-histori…

🎙️UCL Uncovering Politics 🎙️ Season 17, Episode 6, "The Machine Stops: Should We All Quit Social Media?" With Dr Rob Simpson and Dr Emily McTernan buff.ly/fx5BspQ

Interested in shaping climate policy? 🌱 Join Programme Director Dr Jared Finnegan, a current student & our admissions team for a live virtual info session on the MSc Climate Change Policy & Politics at UCL. More info👇️ #Politics #study buff.ly/YRqP5Ie

Explore programmes like MSc Political Economy, MSc Climate Change Policy & Politics, and MA Human Rights this Saturday 21 Feb at the UCL Social & Historical Sciences Postgraduate Open Day. Book your place via the link below: #study #politics #openday ucl.ac.uk/social-histori…