Conflict, Security and International Order
We facilitate research cooperation within peace and conflict studies, as well as security and military studies.
Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies research
Our research concerns politics, governance and culture.
Research groups
Our research activities form part of four research groups.
Gender and Sexuality
We seek to understand and challenge gender inequality around the world and contest the ongoing subordination of gender and sexual minorities.
Nationalism, Populism and Radicalism
Our research addresses the wide range of social and political phenomena associated with nationalism, populism, and radicalism.
Politics of Culture and Memory
Our research focuses on different forms of identity, cultural difference and expression in order to understand what makes a fair society and how to build one.
Research impact
Our work has impacted upon cultural life, policy making, civil society and education across the globe.
Closing the gender imbalance in UK politics
Our research project on what makes the pathway to UK parliament so strongly biased in favour of men.
Working towards a safer and more secure world: examining the role played by Europe
Our research project on Europe's roles in regional and global security.
Policing the Mafia: the activities of the Camorra
Our research project on the UK and Europe's awareness of the activities of the Italian mafia.
Building international trade and encouraging growth
Our research project on understanding the key role of the European Union in building international trade links and encouraging future growth.
The impact of conflict: engaging the public in the history and implications of conflict
Our research project on the public's awareness of events in France during World War 2.
Coping with the legacy of terrorism: preventing political radicalisation of young people
Our research project on the understanding of terrorism and how victims of terrorism can help to prevent youth radicalisation.
Research environment
Our staff are involved in a wide range of research activities, including collaborative projects at both national and international levels.
Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies seminars 2020/21
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Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies academic staff
Contact details for our academic team including emeritus professors, visiting research fellows and recently retired staff.
Research excellence
The quality of our work has been recognised by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.
Our research
Our research interests are diverse, covering policy analysis and political science, theory, analysis and sociology. The department staff are internationally leading scholars who are involved with a diverse range of interdisciplinary projects both in the UK and worldwide.
Our work impacts upon cultural life, policy making, civil society and education across the globe.
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