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Great piece by my colleague @philipjcowley on the political science behind canvassing. It does make a difference! Pioneering experimental research testing canvassing's impact began with my former colleague, the late David Denver, in the early 1970s. politicshome.com/opinion/articl…
What are the potential risks and benefits of AI on our human rights? 🤔 We recently asked this very question during a session on the topic. Here, @RaviNa1k, @A__W______O and Professor David Leslie @QMUL share their thoughts ⬇️ @DavidAltonHL
New @MileEndInst poll shows Labour 'sheds votes' in London to Reform, Tories, Lib Dems and Greens, standard.co.uk/news/politics/…
Why are Tories suddenly in favour of proportional representation? independent.co.uk/voices/proport…
Queen Mary has risen 35 places in two years in the @worlduniranking QS league table. We’re now ranked 110th in the world according to QS, and for the second year, a top 100 university globally and top 10 in the UK by @usnews Learn more: shorturl.at/RaCes
Seminar: ‘The Early Story of Fra Anselm Turmeda: A 14th century Franciscan from Mallorca who converted to Islam and wrote in three languages’ With Mansur Boase (Queens' College, Cambridge) Tue 10 June, 3pm QMUL ArtsOne, 1.36 Please register at Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-early-st…
From 4–9 May, @QMUL co-hosted the first Global Migration Spring School with @Cornell at our Malta Campus in Gozo. Professionals and researchers from around the world explored urgent migration issues through interdisciplinary lens. 🔗Read more: qmul.ac.uk/media/news/202…
Congratulations to Ian Parkes who received an Honorary Fellowship as part of our Spring graduation ceremony for championing Queen Mary, our @sbmqmul students, and East London, as well as his commitment to social mobility and equality. qmul.ac.uk/media/news/202…
Please join us at QMUL on Wed. 4 June when Sara Ahmed gives the Drama Department's 2025 Annual Catherine Silverstone Lecture, 'No! The Art and Activism of Complaining'. 6:45 for 7pm. eventbrite.co.uk/e/sara-ahmed-n… @QMUL @QMUL_HSS
For this week's @TheHouseMag, James Ellison and I have written an appreciation of the doyen of @QMHistory, Peter Hennessy. We explore Peter's work as historian and horizon scanner and revisit his books on Britain's 'Secret State' and the nuclear deterrent. civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/artic…
Are you interested in engaging the public with University research or co-producing research with stakeholders outside the university? The Centre for Public Engagement (CPE) Large Grants and Participatory Research Fund Schemes are now open! 🧵 Visit: bit.ly/4d8fx9v
🗺️@QMUL is heading to the Middle East this week! A delegation led by Professor Helen Bailey, VP International, will visit Kuwait, UAE, Qatar & Saudi Arabia to strengthen partnerships — and reconnect with our 3,300+ incredible alumni across the region.
Join us to learn more about producing contemporary academia, literary prizes & running a magazine! PhD humanities students at LAHP institutions (@KingsCollegeLon @LSEnews @QMUL_HSS @SASNews @ucl) can apply by THIS SUNDAY. wasafiri.org/news-and-event…
📚 Guided tour of the Catalan collection at the British Library led by Dr Barry Taylor 🗓️ Thursday 8th May, 2pm ✍️ Places strictly limited. Registration is essential via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/guided-tour-…