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Professor Matt Flinders awarded Sir Isaiah Berlin Prize 2026

Congratulations to Professor Matt Flinders, who has been awarded the Political Studies Association’s Sir Isaiah Berlin Prize 2026 for outstanding professional contributions to political studies.

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The Victorian sex abuse scandal that shocked Britain and changed the law – long before Epstein

Research by Dr Claire Cunnington exposes the Victorian sex abuse scandal that shocked Britain and changed the law – long before Epstein.

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Pint of Science 2026

Join researchers from across the school to learn about stigma, authenticity and the gig economy in adult industries, and how acquired brain injury impacts survivors.
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Dr Zeynep Kaya has advisory role on 'Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict'

Dr Zeynep Kaya has worked on the advisory panel for the ‘Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict’ exhibition at the Imperial War Museum.
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Dr Susan Oman gives expert comment on using AI to get a job

Dr Susan Oman, discussed the use of AI in recruitment processes, which was featured on various local BBC Radio programmes.
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Dr Gregory Stiles provides expert comment on UK and US trade tariffs

Dr Gregory Stiles provided expert comment on tariff negotiations between the UK and US on BBC Radio 5 live
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Professor Michael Jacobs gives expert comment on Chancellor's spending review

Michael Jacobs, Professor of Political Economy, provided expert comment on the UK Chancellor’s spending review on Times Radio.
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Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea appointed members of the DCMS College of Experts

Dr Susan Oman and Dr Irini Katsirea have been appointed members of the UK Government’s Department of Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) College of Experts to apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy.