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Here you will find our latest news stories.
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Dr. Alistair Clark’s research mentioned in House of Lords Select Committee Citizenship Report
published on: 20 April 2018
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Dr Craig Jones discusses the possibility of military action being taken against Syria
published on: 13 April 2018
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Islamophobia in Paris and London – how it differs and why
Professor Peter Hopkins and Dr Kawtar Najib discuss their research into anti-Muslim acts and where Islamophobia happens in France and the UK.
published on: 13 April 2018
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Professor Diane Richardson becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
published on: 9 April 2018
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Alistair Clark joins PDY Editorial team
ECPR is delighted to announce that Alistair Clark of Newcastle University has been appointed as co-editor of the Political Data Yearbook.
published on: 23 March 2018
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Diane Richardson in Sociology has an article nominated for the 2018 Sage Prize for Innovation
published on: 7 March 2018
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British Sociological Association Youth Assembly held at the Great North Museum in Newcastle
Sociology colleagues participated in the first ever British Sociological Association Youth Assembly held at the Great North Museum in Newcastle on the 9th of February. The event brought together sociologists from Durham, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, and Teesside.
published on: 19 February 2018
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Geography, gender and generation at Seven Stories
Dr Michael Richardson has recently been teaching with Seven Stories: The National Centre for Children's Books as part of a project funded through the School Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Committee
published on: 1 February 2018
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Dr Nick Megoran discusses General Sir Nick Carter’s call for greater military funding.
published on: 25 January 2018
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Climate change and global poverty: How hard is it to save the world?
Dr Jo Swaffield of Newcastle University Politics is looking to recruit participants for her research project into the global challenges we face as a result of climate change
published on: 23 January 2018
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Dr Emily Rainsford and Young People's Political Engagement
Listen to Dr Emily Rainsford on BBC Radio 5 Live
published on: 10 January 2018
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Dr Emily Rainsford and Young People's Political Engagement
Listen to Dr Emily Rainsford on BBC Radio 5 Live
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Time on and in our hands - Latest update from Artist in Residence Paula Turner
Experiencing coring with the Grand Gestures Dance Collective and Geographies Maarten van Hardenbroek
published on: 14 December 2017
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Celebrating GPS success at the ECU’s Athena SWAN Charter Awards Ceremony
published on: 13 December 2017
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Al James new book 'Work-Life Advantage' released on 8th December
Improving the work-life balance of employees enhances the competitive advantage of employers.
published on: 4 December 2017
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Celebrating Research Scholarships and Expeditions in GPS 2017
Wednesday night saw GPS Geography & Sociology Graduates and Undergraduates showcase their diverse research and expedition achievements
published on: 30 November 2017
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Merit Or Meritocracy Conference? Call for Papers -Deadline Extended
Conference 9th April 2018 - call for papers EXTENDED DEADLINE 8th January 2018.
published on: 22 November 2017
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Dr Alistair Clark discusses the Westminster culture and the current sexual harassment scandal.
published on: 16 November 2017
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Should the church ever support war?
An interview with Dr Nick Megoran about his new book and the influence of Martin Luther King Jr.
published on: 8 November 2017
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Lisa Garforth’s new book on green hopes for a better future with nature out this week
In the shadow of looming climate crisis it might seem that there is not much hope around for a better, greener future. But visions of more sustainable and satisfying societies have emerged in strange places over the last 50 years, and have endured to form a distinct but changing eco-utopian tradition.
published on: 26 October 2017
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Contemplating Geographical Concerns with pupils from Marine Park Primary in South Shields
Professor Rachel Woodward ,Dr Matt Jenkins and Leverhulme artist in residence Paula Turner have been contemplating geographical concerns with pupils from Marine Park Primary in South Shields
published on: 26 October 2017
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Newcastle sociologists explore how social class shapes university entrance, engagement and experience.
published on: 19 October 2017
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Diane Richardson's new book "Sexuality and Citizenship" published.
published on: 19 October 2017
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Professor Jackie Leach Scully now a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
published on: 13 October 2017
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The eight things needed for a jobs and pay revolution on Teesside, according to TUC (Evening Gazette)
A new report commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and written by researchers at CURDS sets out a framework and series of policy recommendations
published on: 11 October 2017
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Hurricane Irma’s devastation of Caribbean territories piles pressure on strained relationship with UK (The Conversation)
Dr Matt Benwell and Dr Alasdair Pinkerton discuss Irma's devastation of Caribbean territories and the strained relationship with the UK.
published on: 13 September 2017
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Quotidian Mapping .The world in a bucket
Pauline moves me, literally moves me as she sweeps through "her floors" of the building.
published on: 23 August 2017
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Researchers join prestigious Sociology Project
Dr Peter Merrington and Liz Robson have recently joined sociology to work on the prestigious AHRC project Beyond the Multiplex (BtM).
published on: 16 August 2017
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The Ethics of Human Gene Editing
published on: 4 August 2017
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Geography graduate and CURDS prize winner joins Innovate UK
published on: 27 July 2017
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The relationship between upward and downward social mobility
published on: 20 July 2017
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Dr Alistair Clark discusses WASPI
published on: 20 July 2017
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Dr Alistair Clark discusses WASPI
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Parliamentary Decline? Don’t bet on it.
Senior politics lecturer Dr Alistair Clark, gives his expert opinion on why parliamentary politics is more important than ever.
published on: 29 June 2017
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Rodrigo Duterte risks losing support if he gets too close to Donald Trump
published on: 21 June 2017
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Cap a Pie Performing Research 15 June 2017 Northern Stage
published on: 19 June 2017
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Newcastle University staff recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
published on: 19 June 2017
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A year after Jo Cox’s murder, Britain’s need for togetherness is stronger than ever
Dr Helen Jarvis pens an article for the Conversation about the 'The Great Get Together'.
published on: 15 June 2017
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Few winners in a night of high drama
published on: 12 June 2017
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Young people don't vote. Or do they?
published on: 12 June 2017
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Leverhulme Artist in Residence
published on: 9 June 2017
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Dr Alistair Clark discusses the Election Results from Scotland
published on: 9 June 2017
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Dr Nick Megoran talks about George Orwell's novel 1984
published on: 9 June 2017
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The general election: Scotland (Channel 5 News)
published on: 18 May 2017
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Are There Lessons from Turnout at the Local Elections?
published on: 11 May 2017
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Conservative election expenses: the problem with attacking electoral regulators
published on: 11 May 2017
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Adel Pasztor wins Newcastle Student Union Society Teaching Excellence Award
published on: 8 May 2017
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Antarctic penguin colony repeatedly decimated by volcanic eruptions
One of the largest colonies of gentoo penguins in Antarctica was decimated by volcanic eruptions several times during the last 7,000 years according to a new study.
published on: 13 April 2017
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Dr Nick Megoran, talks about the increase in localised civil wars.
published on: 10 April 2017
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Isobel Plastow, received an award recognising her volunteering work
published on: 7 April 2017
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Dr Nick Megoran talks about the St Petersburg terror attack and the city of Osh in Kyrgyzstan.
published on: 5 April 2017
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Dr Alistair Clark talks about the life and political career of Martin McGuinness.
published on: 22 March 2017
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Dr Alistair Clark discusses how Brexit has led to the likelihood of a second Scottish independence referendum being called.
published on: 22 March 2017
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Would an independent Scotland stand a chance of getting European Union membership?
published on: 17 March 2017
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Dr Nick Megoran, students and a financial expert discuss ethical university investments.
published on: 17 March 2017
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Young Muslims want to participate in politics
published on: 17 March 2017
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Dame Vera Baird QC delivered the Tyneside Geographical lecture 2017
published on: 15 March 2017
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Young non-Muslims face Islamophobia too
published on: 3 March 2017
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Whitehall has lost skills to deal with Russia
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If we want to fight inequality and poverty we need to take a more humane approach to economics
published on: 8 February 2017