Social Sciences: Politics & International Relations

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Chris Armstrong's book Global Distributive Justice

15 December 2011

The first textbook focussed on global justice, the book provides 'a very clear, learned, and comprehensive discussion of different approaches to global distributive justice and ... their implications for pressing policy issues such as trade, immigration, and climate change' (Christian Barry, Australian National University).


'Hacking, the Murdoch press and politics' - Jon Sopel guest lecture now online

1 December 2011

We were honoured to have former University of Southampton Politics student and outstanding political journalist Jon Sopel give us his time to speak to colleagues and students about his experiences.


PAIR forges links with Iceland

9 November 2011

The Politics and International Relations division has recently established a variety of links with the academic world in Iceland.


David Owen on migration

8 November 2011

David Owen, Professor of Social and Political Philosophy, is currently working on issues surrounding migration.


Putting students first

19 October 2011

PAIR (Politics and International Relations) are now running weekly tutorials for undergraduate students in their first semester of study at Southampton.


Dr Hensengerth wins British Academy Small Grant for study of Mekong River Commission

23 August 2011

Institutionalising Environmental Norms for Large Dams: the Case of the Mekong River Commission


Graduation 2011 marks achievements of students and honorary graduates

19 July 2011

BBC news reporter Jon Sopel will join this year’s graduates and three other leading figures at ceremonies at the University’s Highfield campus.


Explaining House of Lords Reform

13 July 2011

Dr Alexandra Kelso, along with co-author Dr Peter Dorey (University of Cardiff) have published a new book entitled "House of Lords Reform Since 1911: Must The Lords Go?"


Recruiting Teaching Fellow in Global Politics

27 June 2011

Applications are invited for a Teaching Fellow position in the Politics & International Relations division of Social Sciences.


Keeping the dream alive

15 June 2011

Politic's research fellow, Rebecca Edwards, gave the key note speech to the AGM of the Bourne Spring Trust.