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PAIS Ranked Among the Global Top 50 for Politics

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:58:00 GMT

PAIS has achieved a Top 50 global ranking in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing 1st in England (outside Oxbridge and London), 8th in the UK, and 18th in Europe. This milestone reflects the department’s world-leading research, high-quality teaching, and strong academic community, made possible by the contributions of its staff, students, and partners.

Call for Conference Experiences

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:34:46 GMT

Any PAIS staff that are attending conferences over the summer, please consider sharing your experience for our social media pages.

New Publication from PAIS' Asha Herten-Crabb in JCMS

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:32:37 GMT

A new study atuhtored by PAIS academic Asha Herten-Crabb reveals how “sustainable development” in EU trade policy may mask deeper inequalities—retaining moral appeal while limiting real structural change in agreements like EU–MERCOSUR.

Can public discourse impact AI regulation?

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:18:49 GMT

In their newly published JCMS paper, Kerem Öge and Manuel Quintin show that frames and discourse coalitions influence the scope and ethos of US and EU facial recognition policies.

Call for Abstracts - ‘Pluralism and Social Justice in the Context of Ethnic Nationalism’

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:17:26 GMT

We are excited to invite you to participate in a one-day seminar on ‘Pluralism and Social Justice in the Context of Ethnic Nationalism’, supported by the ‘Big Questions’ funding from Social Sciences Connect at the 91��. This event aims to foster collaborations and establish a new interdisciplinary research network around these issues at 91��.

Workshop on European Politics, Public Policy, and Governance

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:09:13 GMT

The first Annual Workshop on European Politics, Public Policy, and Governance (EPPG), co-organized by the Brussels School of Governance (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) and the Department of Politics and International Studies (91��), aims to bring together researchers working on different aspects of European politics, public policy, and governance. EPPG will take place in September 24th- 27th 2026 at the Brussels School of Governance in Brussels.

CRIPS Annual Lecture: Professor Andrew Baldwin

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:07:09 GMT

CRIPS are incredibly excited to announce this year's annual lecture with our guest speaker Professor Andrew Baldwin from Durham University. The lecture is co-convened with the Borders, Race, Ethnicity and Migration Network (BREM) and the Environmental Politics cluster at PAIS.

Climate mobility and planetary conjunctural analysis: in search of a method for the Anthropocene

Professor Baldwin will talk to us about the political significance of the expansive discourse on climate mobility for the UK and Europe in the current conjuncture.

The lecture will take place on the 26th of May, 17:00 to 18:30, in S0.11. Refreshments will be available from 16:30.

Workshop on European Politics, Public Policy, and Governance 24th to 27th September 2026 - Call for Submissions

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:14:18 GMT

Researchers from across Europe will gather in Brussels this September for the inaugural European Politics, Public Policy, and Governance (EPPG) Workshop, a new initiative led by the Brussels School of Governance and the 91��. Focused on European integration amid global challenges, the small, fully funded event will bring together scholars—particularly early-career researchers—for in-depth discussion, feedback, and career development, including a dedicated academic job market panel.

Can public discourse impact AI regulation? Latest Research from PAIS' Kerem Öge

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:06:39 GMT

In their newly published JCMS paper, Kerem Öge and Manuel Quintin show that frames and discourse coalitions influence the scope and ethos of US and EU facial recognition policies.

CRIPS Annual Lecture: Professor Andrew Baldwin

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:02:23 GMT