Research Centre for the Study of Parties and Democracy

Research Centre for the Study of Parties and Democracy

The Research Centre for the Study of Parties and Democracy (REPRESENT)is hosted by the University of Nottingham with collaboration from the University of Birmingham. It's directors are Dr Neema Begum (University of Nottingham), Dr Fernando Casal Bértoa, (University of Nottingham) Dr Kevin Fahey (University of Nottingham). Dr Tim Haughton (University of Birmingham) contributes as an associate director.

Democracy is on the retreat in many parts of the globe. REPRESENT brings together an interdisciplinary network of scholars with an interest in collaborating on innovative research into key areas of challenge for political parties and the study of representative democracy. We are an inclusive group and encourage all academics and doctoral researchers interested in our focus areas to get involved! 

represent
 

Connect

Follow us on Twitter

Like us on Facebook

Join us on Instagram

If you woud like to keep up to date with our news and events please join our mailing list.

 

 

Events

Political Voice, Protest, Democracy, and Marginalised Groups

Date
12 February 2025 (12:30-14:00)
Description
A REPRESENT seminar with Professor Aidan McGarry (Loughborough University London)

REPRESENT Grant Capture Event

Date
19 March 2025 (15:00-16:30)
Location:
University Park
Description
REPRESENT Grant Capture EventC1, Monica Partridge Building, University Park16:00-17:30, 12th February 2025

Taiwan and the "Year of Elections" Conference

Date
26 (09:00) - 27 June 2025 (18:00)
Location:
University Park
Description
Conference on Taiwan and the "Year of Elections"University of Nottingham. Room TBD26th-27th June 2025, All-Day

 

News

Applications Invited for AHRC funded PhD Studentships

Description
Midlands4Cities will offer fully funded PhD studentships for eligible students in arts and humanities
Date:
07 November 2024

ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowships Scheme

Description
Would you like to join the School of Politics and International Relations as a postdoctoral researcher? The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is now advertising its Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme for the next academic year.
Date:
07 November 2024

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship Scheme

Description
The School of Politics and International Relations is inviting expressions of interest from potential applicants.
Date:
21 October 2024

 

 

 

Research Centre for the Study of Parties and Democracy

University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD


email: fernando.casal.bertoa@nottingham.ac.uk