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The Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion - A unique and exciting environment in which to learn, research and study.

Joined July 2013
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An interesting article by Dr Mark Lacy:- theconversation.com/zelensky…

Zelensky says a destructive drone arms race looms – but dystopia isn’t inevitable

The new age of drones and AI may be terrifying, but there are reasons for thinking the dystopian possibilities of future war will be contained.

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Congratulations to James Brennan who successfully defended his PhD, entitled, “How the Effects of Climate Change Will Impact the Maritime Security of the Indo-Pacific”, in August 2025.
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Professor Basil Germond informs the government of climate change effects on maritime security. lancaster.ac.uk/global-affai…
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Distinguished Professor elected Vice-President of the British Academy - Lancaster University lancaster.ac.uk/news/disting…

Distinguished Professor elected Vice-President of the British Academy - Lancaster University

A Lancaster University Distinguished Professor has been elected to a highly prestigious role at the British Academy, the UK’s national academy for humanities and social sciences.

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Royal Institute of Philosophy Funded, Public Lecture Speaker: Tasia Scrutton (Leeds) Topic - Scrupulosity: Religious OCD and spiritual perfectionism Thursday June 19th, 6-7pm at the Lecture Theatre, Storey Institute, Lancaster (City Centre) Free public lecture. All welcome.
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Congratulations to Maxwell Green (PhD student in PPR) on completion of his IEP Ambassador Program, this month.
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Thanks to all involved in organising and running this two day event last week. The event was well attended and included a presentation by the Richardson Institute interns, who presented their posters in the lunch break on day 1 of the conference. Well done everyone!
PPR @ Lancaster@pprlancaster
5 Jun 2025
The PPR Annual PGR Conference is taking place in Lancaster University Library Exhibition and Events Space, on 4th & 5th June 2025. All Welcome.
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The PPR Annual PGR Conference is taking place in Lancaster University Library Exhibition and Events Space, on 4th & 5th June 2025. All Welcome.
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Eighteen year old Lancaster University First Year Law and Politics student, Wilson Colley, becomes a new Green Party Councillor in Lancaster. Congratulations Wilson! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c87j…

I just want to help Lancaster, says new 18-year-old councillor

Wilson Colley will represent the Green Party after getting almost double the votes of his nearest rival.

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Congratulations to our PhD student, Muhammad Waqas Haider, on his recent research paper which was published in the 'World Affairs' journal. See link below... onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… @Mwhaiderr LinkedIn: M Waqas Haider

Theory of Self‐Determination: A Viable Solution for the Kashmir Conflict

This study critically examines the longstanding rivalry between two South Asian nuclear powers, Pakistan and India, with a focus on the Kashmir conflict. It proposes a viable resolution grounded in...

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New Link to our 'PPR Continuing Professional Development Courses', for local government staff, starting soon:- lancaster.ac.uk/ppr/continui… We look forward to welcoming participants to our beautiful campus, here at Lancaster University.

Continuing Professional Development - Lancaster University

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Four new schools to launch at Lancaster University on 1st August 2025, as part of the FASS Envision Project to streamline its operations. Further details will be available over the summer.
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15 Apr 2025
Stephen Wilkinson and Nicola Williams from @pprlancaster co-author an article in the Conversation about why the “First UK birth after womb transplant is a medical breakthrough – but raises important ethical questions” theconversation.com/first-uk…

First UK birth after womb transplant is a medical breakthrough – but raises important ethical...

This latest breakthrough provides hope for the estimated 15,000 UK women who have uterine factor infertility.

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30 Apr 2025
🚨PhD studentship now open! 🚨 Come and join our research group in Oxford to work on Slavery and the European Encounter with Islamic Material Culture (1580–1700) starting October 2025. You will be supervised by myself and be based at Exeter College 👇🏻 orinst.web.ox.ac.uk/ames-dph…

DPhil Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

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1 May 2025
One month left to apply! The application period for APSA’s Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants closes June 1st. Check out our website for more information on eligibility, application materials, and answers to FAQs here: buff.ly/v8T5WvY #DDRIG
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Less than 4 weeks to go, before this one day course runs. Please sign up as soon as possible, if it's something you are interested in, and we will look forward to welcoming you to Lancaster University.
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23 Apr 2025
Professional Development Training at Lancaster University, aimed at helping you better deliver your role as an elected councillor in local government. The day will run from 10.00 - 4.00 on Thurs 22 May. Fee for attendance: £90. Register your interest here: lancaster.ac.uk/ppr/events/l…
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Professional Development Training at Lancaster University, aimed at helping you better deliver your role as an elected councillor in local government. The day will run from 10.00 - 4.00 on Thurs 22 May. Fee for attendance: £90. Register your interest here: lancaster.ac.uk/ppr/events/l…

Local Government Continuing Professional Development (councillors) - Lancaster University

Come to Lancaster University this spring for Continuing Professional Development seminars aimed at helping you better deliver your role as an elected councillor in local government.

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9 Apr 2025
🚨 Deadline approaching! Apply by 11 April to be an RSC Visiting Fellow in Hilary term 2026. More info: rsc.ox.ac.uk/study/visiting-…

Visiting Fellowships

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RefugeeStudiesCentre@refugeestudies
15 Jan 2025
Apply to be an RSC Visiting Fellow! Applications are now open for Hilary term 2026 (18 Jan-14 Mar) Open to professional academics, postdoctoral scholars, independent non-academic researchers & PhD students researching aspects of forced migration. ℹ️rsc.ox.ac.uk/study/visiting-…
Roofscape of a building

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Interesting for those of us working on memory, history and emotions
Cambridge History of Memory and Emotions Workshop@HistMemEmo
10 Apr 2025
Our call for papers for Easter term 2025 is out! Postgraduates at all stages of research are warmly invited to send us in their abstracts by 30 April, whether for a work on the verge of submission/publication, or for a work-in-progress looking for some feedback--all welcome.
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11 Apr 2025
📚Call for Book Proposals 💡Do you have a cutting-edge research in migration studies? The @imiscoe- Springer series is seeking book proposals for its April Competitive Call 🗓Deadline: 15 April 2025 📥Submit via the IMISCOE website: imiscoe.org/publications/how…

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