School of Politics and International Relations

Welcome to the School of Politics and International Relations

 

We are a diverse, research-led school, which integrates research and teaching at every level. Our research covers almost all aspects of contemporary politics and international relations and we aim to challenge and inspire you.

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Our school members in the press

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Dan Lomas

The Secret History of UK Security Vetting
 

"Vetting is a highly personalised process where candidates can, at times, reveal their deepest secrets."

Dan's new publication

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Catherine Gegout

Articulo 14
 

"Can no Palestinian manage to govern Gaza better than Tony Blair? "

Op-ed for Articulo 14

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Chun-yi Lee

Changing Dynamics in Geopolitics
 

New publication exploring Taiwan’s outlook and the future world order through chapters on geopolitics and security

Chun-yi's new book

 

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Latest news

Elites and Democracy

Description
New publication from CRISPI co-director Hugo Drochon.
Date:
11 March 2026

BISA NATO Simulation Attended by Students from the School of Politics and International Relations

Description
Read their reflections of the day.
Date:
10 March 2026

Upcoming events

The War in Iran

Date
20 March 2026 (12:30-14:00)
Location:
A01 Highfield House
Description
A roundtable event with experts from across the University of Nottingham

Refugees and Asylum Seekers in East Asia and Cross-Border Intimacies

Date
24 March 2026 (13:00-15:00)
Location:
D02 Monica Partridge Building (University Park), Hybrid, Online
Description
A book launch examining two volumes Refugees and Asylum Seekers in East Asia: Perspectives from Japan and Taiwan and Cross-Border Intimacies: Affect and Emotions in Marriage Migration between China and Taiwan
 

 

School of Politics and International Relations

Law and Social Sciences building
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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