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Grant Success for Three Members of the School of Politics and International Relations

Description: Congratulation to Neema Begum, William Daniel and Laura Martin.
Date:: 16 May 2024

Viva Success for Doctoral Researcher Chester Yacub

Description: Chester's thesis is titled 'Securitisation as Philippine Responses to the South China Sea Disputes'.
Date:: 22 March 2024

Upcoming events

Contemporary History and Politics Seminar - 17 May

Date: 17 May 2024 (16:00-17:00)
Location:: Humanities A01
Description: Seminars in History and Politics.

Contemporary History and Politics Seminar - 31 May

Date: 31 May 2024 (16:00-17:00)
Location:: Humanities A27
Description: Seminars in History and Politics.

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