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The latest developments in the Department of Politics and International Relations at The University of Sheffield.
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Comment: Georgia - how this pivotal swing state flipped back to the Republicans

Researcher Katie Pruszynski writes for The Conversation

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Reflections from the Stateless Rohingya refugees in Malaysia

In the latest Open Access article of Dr Patrícia Nabuco Martuscelli, written with co-authors Dr Bayes Ahmed and Professor Peter Sammonds, she explores the resettlement preferences of refugees relocated from an asylum country to a third country.
On this webpage: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/life-at-ntu/accommodation/accommodation-guides/guide-to-accommodation scroll down it says: Postgraduate and mature student accommodation We realise that you might appreciate living with other students in the same situation as you. Many of our residences have flats that are suitable for postgraduate or mature students. We have university shared houses on campus and studios are available in Gill Street North (City Campus) and New Hall (Clifton Campus).

SPERI Presents… New Thinking: What is Political Economy? podcast series

What exactly is political economy and how does it help us understand capitalism, history, our everyday lives? SPERI's new monthly podcast showcases cutting-edge political economy research that helps us to understand the world around us.
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Research supports Caribbean leaders’ call for a ‘Marshall plan’ in the wake of Hurricane Beryl

Small island states are often the hardest hit by climate-related disasters yet face daunting levels of economic debt. New research has bolstered the calls of politicians and academics for greater support from the UK government.
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University of Sheffield launches research partnership with the House of Lords

A new PhD research studentship, which is the first to be developed with colleagues from the House of Lords, will explore the potential role of history and archival resources in supporting contemporary policy-making processes and scrutiny structures.
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New report assessing the UK's gender equality practices in Iraq to launch in parliament

In this report, Dr Zeynep Kaya looks at the UK’s gender equality practice in its security and development policy in Iraq, providing recommendations on best practices and approaches for future policy and programming.
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The way that we tackle the illegal wildlife trade has slowly been changing - and that might not be a good thing

Professor Rosaleen Duffy discusses the increasingly important role technology and entrepreneurs play in tackling the illegal wildlife trade, and why this may not be the best approach to the problem.

| The Conversation
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Professor Charlotte Burns announced as new Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations

We are pleased to announce that, as of September 2022, Professor Charlie Burns has been appointed the new Head of Department.
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The Politics and Sociology student working with Sheffield’s ‘Think and Do Tank’ to protect the rights of Sheffield rivers.

Undergraduate Politics and Sociology student Alban Krashi has been working with the Sheffield based organisation Opus Independents to find solutions to some of society’s most complex issues.