Sara Hobolt
@sarahobolt.bsky.social
Professor of European politics, LSE | Head of the Department of Government | President of EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social | Chair of EES @eesresearch.bsky.social | Co-Director of POAL @poalab.bsky.social | Fellow of the British Academy
Delighted to have had the opportunity to discuss challenger parties, political entrepreneurs and populism with Marc Bokobza in the latest episode of the 📻 podcast Politically In/sane 📻
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1pf4...
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1pf4...
Ep.3 - Political Disruptors: How Farage, Trump & New Entrepreneurs reshape democracies (with Prof. Hobolt at LSE)
open.spotify.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Delighted to have had the opportunity to discuss challenger parties, political entrepreneurs and populism with Marc Bokobza in the latest episode of the 📻 podcast Politically In/sane 📻
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1pf4...
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1pf4...
Huge congratulations to our wonderful @lsegovernment.bsky.social colleague Professor Tony Travers who has been appointed a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the New Year Honours list for 2026 🎉
December 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Huge congratulations to our wonderful @lsegovernment.bsky.social colleague Professor Tony Travers who has been appointed a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the New Year Honours list for 2026 🎉
🚨 We’re hiring an Assistant Professor in Political Science
⏰ Deadline 4th January 2026
🙋♀️ Any questions, please reach out
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⏰ Deadline 4th January 2026
🙋♀️ Any questions, please reach out
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🚨 LSE Assistant Professor in Political Science 🚨
We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social
Any questions, please reach out to me
📣 Please share! 📣
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social
Any questions, please reach out to me
📣 Please share! 📣
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
December 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🚨 We’re hiring an Assistant Professor in Political Science
⏰ Deadline 4th January 2026
🙋♀️ Any questions, please reach out
👇
⏰ Deadline 4th January 2026
🙋♀️ Any questions, please reach out
👇
🚨Postdoc position in the LSE Department of Government 🚨
Join our Deparment and work with the amazing Sarah Brierley @sarahbrierley.bsky.social 👇 👇
Join our Deparment and work with the amazing Sarah Brierley @sarahbrierley.bsky.social 👇 👇
🚨We're #hiring!
We're looking for a #Research #Fellow to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of the research project "Political #Finance in #Africa" led by Associate Professor @sarahbrierley.bsky.social for 2 years.
🗓️Apply by Monday 12 January 👇🏽
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
We're looking for a #Research #Fellow to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of the research project "Political #Finance in #Africa" led by Associate Professor @sarahbrierley.bsky.social for 2 years.
🗓️Apply by Monday 12 January 👇🏽
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
Research Fellow (Political Finance in Africa (POLFINA))
Research Fellow (Political Finance in Africa (POLFINA)),
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December 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🚨Postdoc position in the LSE Department of Government 🚨
Join our Deparment and work with the amazing Sarah Brierley @sarahbrierley.bsky.social 👇 👇
Join our Deparment and work with the amazing Sarah Brierley @sarahbrierley.bsky.social 👇 👇
🚨Job News: Postdoc positions in LSE Government Department 🚨
Apply to work with the brilliant and wonderful Carl Muller-Crepon @carlmc.bsky.social on his BORDERS ERC project at LSE @lsegovernment.bsky.social
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
Apply to work with the brilliant and wonderful Carl Muller-Crepon @carlmc.bsky.social on his BORDERS ERC project at LSE @lsegovernment.bsky.social
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
December 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🚨Job News: Postdoc positions in LSE Government Department 🚨
Apply to work with the brilliant and wonderful Carl Muller-Crepon @carlmc.bsky.social on his BORDERS ERC project at LSE @lsegovernment.bsky.social
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
Apply to work with the brilliant and wonderful Carl Muller-Crepon @carlmc.bsky.social on his BORDERS ERC project at LSE @lsegovernment.bsky.social
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
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Nominations for the 2026 Brian Barry Prize are open today - the 1st of December 2025.
Find out more - https://cup.org/4rl5mqj
In partnership with @universitypress.cambridge.org and BJPolS, the @britishacademy.bsky.social awards an annual prize in honour of Brian Barry.
Find out more - https://cup.org/4rl5mqj
In partnership with @universitypress.cambridge.org and BJPolS, the @britishacademy.bsky.social awards an annual prize in honour of Brian Barry.
December 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Nominations for the 2026 Brian Barry Prize are open today - the 1st of December 2025.
Find out more - https://cup.org/4rl5mqj
In partnership with @universitypress.cambridge.org and BJPolS, the @britishacademy.bsky.social awards an annual prize in honour of Brian Barry.
Find out more - https://cup.org/4rl5mqj
In partnership with @universitypress.cambridge.org and BJPolS, the @britishacademy.bsky.social awards an annual prize in honour of Brian Barry.
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🚨 Please send in your application by 10 December to be considered for this ESRC studentship in collaboration with @campaign-lab.bsky.social. Both home and international students are eligible for funding. Some advice on how to apply below 👇
🚨 We have a cool new ESRC PhD studentship opportunity on the topic of political persuasion for someone interested in campaigning, field experiments and/or computational methods @lsegovernment.bsky.social, in collaboration with
@campaign-lab.bsky.social. All info 👇
www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse...
@campaign-lab.bsky.social. All info 👇
www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse...
LSE Collaborative Studentship with Campaign Lab
LSE Collaborative Studentship with Campaign Lab
www.lse.ac.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🚨 Please send in your application by 10 December to be considered for this ESRC studentship in collaboration with @campaign-lab.bsky.social. Both home and international students are eligible for funding. Some advice on how to apply below 👇
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Today at 4pm London/UK time: Dominik Hangartner (@ethz.ch) presents at the @lsegovernment.bsky.social Political Behaviour Seminar, organised together with @sarahobolt.bsky.social @florianfoos.bsky.social & @mathiaspoertner.bsky.social. Join us in London or on Zoom!
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Today at 4pm London/UK time: Dominik Hangartner (@ethz.ch) presents at the @lsegovernment.bsky.social Political Behaviour Seminar, organised together with @sarahobolt.bsky.social @florianfoos.bsky.social & @mathiaspoertner.bsky.social. Join us in London or on Zoom!
🚨 LSE Assistant Professor in Political Science 🚨
We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social
Any questions, please reach out to me
📣 Please share! 📣
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social
Any questions, please reach out to me
📣 Please share! 📣
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
November 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🚨 LSE Assistant Professor in Political Science 🚨
We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social
Any questions, please reach out to me
📣 Please share! 📣
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social
Any questions, please reach out to me
📣 Please share! 📣
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
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Good morning from Berlin.
Starting the final workshop of the COVIDEU project, a wonderful close to an inspiring journey. Grateful to have collaborated with such brilliant colleagues @heikekluever.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social @theresakuhn.bsky.social (1/2)
Starting the final workshop of the COVIDEU project, a wonderful close to an inspiring journey. Grateful to have collaborated with such brilliant colleagues @heikekluever.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social @theresakuhn.bsky.social (1/2)
November 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Good morning from Berlin.
Starting the final workshop of the COVIDEU project, a wonderful close to an inspiring journey. Grateful to have collaborated with such brilliant colleagues @heikekluever.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social @theresakuhn.bsky.social (1/2)
Starting the final workshop of the COVIDEU project, a wonderful close to an inspiring journey. Grateful to have collaborated with such brilliant colleagues @heikekluever.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social @theresakuhn.bsky.social (1/2)
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📣 Tomorrow!
Why are far-right parties becoming more attractive to young people — and what can strengthen democratic resilience?
Join researchers, policymakers, educators & civil society for insights and discussion.
🗓️ Berlin, 21 Nov, 14–17h
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/bdenyfnw
Why are far-right parties becoming more attractive to young people — and what can strengthen democratic resilience?
Join researchers, policymakers, educators & civil society for insights and discussion.
🗓️ Berlin, 21 Nov, 14–17h
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/bdenyfnw
More and more young people are turning to the far right. Why and what can we do about it?
Join our #COVIDEU Workshop on Nov 21 (2–5 PM) to discuss causes and counter-strategies.
🚀 Hosted by @humboldt-govlab.bsky.social
💡 Funded by @volkswagenstiftung.de
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/bdenyfnw
Join our #COVIDEU Workshop on Nov 21 (2–5 PM) to discuss causes and counter-strategies.
🚀 Hosted by @humboldt-govlab.bsky.social
💡 Funded by @volkswagenstiftung.de
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/bdenyfnw
November 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
📣 Tomorrow!
Why are far-right parties becoming more attractive to young people — and what can strengthen democratic resilience?
Join researchers, policymakers, educators & civil society for insights and discussion.
🗓️ Berlin, 21 Nov, 14–17h
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/bdenyfnw
Why are far-right parties becoming more attractive to young people — and what can strengthen democratic resilience?
Join researchers, policymakers, educators & civil society for insights and discussion.
🗓️ Berlin, 21 Nov, 14–17h
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/bdenyfnw
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🚨 New working paper 🚨
We often see populist parties like Reform UK blame higher energy bills on climate change policies. What are the political consequences of this strategy?
Very early draft; comments and criticisms are welcomed!
full draft: z-dickson.github.io/assets/dicks...
We often see populist parties like Reform UK blame higher energy bills on climate change policies. What are the political consequences of this strategy?
Very early draft; comments and criticisms are welcomed!
full draft: z-dickson.github.io/assets/dicks...
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🚨 New working paper 🚨
We often see populist parties like Reform UK blame higher energy bills on climate change policies. What are the political consequences of this strategy?
Very early draft; comments and criticisms are welcomed!
full draft: z-dickson.github.io/assets/dicks...
We often see populist parties like Reform UK blame higher energy bills on climate change policies. What are the political consequences of this strategy?
Very early draft; comments and criticisms are welcomed!
full draft: z-dickson.github.io/assets/dicks...
📻 Great new podcast on political behaviour - the last episode features my @lsegovernment.bsky.social colleague Florian Foos @florianfoos.bsky.social on whether campaigns matter, Mamdani’s victory and the Dutch elections -
listen here ⬇️
linktr.ee/Politically....
listen here ⬇️
linktr.ee/Politically....
November 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
📻 Great new podcast on political behaviour - the last episode features my @lsegovernment.bsky.social colleague Florian Foos @florianfoos.bsky.social on whether campaigns matter, Mamdani’s victory and the Dutch elections -
listen here ⬇️
linktr.ee/Politically....
listen here ⬇️
linktr.ee/Politically....
I am delighted to finally see this article out in (online) print!
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#OpenAccess from @ejprjournal.bsky.social -
Support for liberal democracy in times of crisis: Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic - https://cup.org/3X0aJ0i
- @vinarceneaux.bsky.social, Bert N. Bakker, Sara B. Hobolt & @catherinedevries.bsky.social
#FirstView #COVID19
Support for liberal democracy in times of crisis: Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic - https://cup.org/3X0aJ0i
- @vinarceneaux.bsky.social, Bert N. Bakker, Sara B. Hobolt & @catherinedevries.bsky.social
#FirstView #COVID19
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I am delighted to finally see this article out in (online) print!
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I am absolutely delighted with the positive response to our Call for Papers for the inaugural EPSS conference. I can't wait to see many of you in Belfast in June 2026! 👇
📢 Since launching EPSS in June 2025, we’ve been thrilled by the positive feedback from across the political science community.
Now that Call for Papers for EPSS Conference in Belfast has closed, we want to share the response has been extraordinary!
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Now that Call for Papers for EPSS Conference in Belfast has closed, we want to share the response has been extraordinary!
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November 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I am absolutely delighted with the positive response to our Call for Papers for the inaugural EPSS conference. I can't wait to see many of you in Belfast in June 2026! 👇
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The Public Opinion Analytics Lab (POAL) is a collaboration by Southampton, Reading, and the LSE to leverage our strengths in public opinion research for academia and beyond. Today we've published our first methods brief— a short primer on conjoint experiments by the fantastic Thomas Robinson (LSE).
"While testing one dimension at a time can yield simple results, those effects may not generalise to richer, real-world contexts."
Read our new POAL Methods Briefs on Conjoint Experiments from Thomas Robinson!
Link: www.poal.co.uk/research/met...
Read our new POAL Methods Briefs on Conjoint Experiments from Thomas Robinson!
Link: www.poal.co.uk/research/met...
Public Opinion Analytics Lab
The website of the Public Opinion Analytics Lab
www.poal.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The Public Opinion Analytics Lab (POAL) is a collaboration by Southampton, Reading, and the LSE to leverage our strengths in public opinion research for academia and beyond. Today we've published our first methods brief— a short primer on conjoint experiments by the fantastic Thomas Robinson (LSE).
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Time to reshare this piece on the pitfalls of following the road Denmark has taken on immigration: ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
November 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Time to reshare this piece on the pitfalls of following the road Denmark has taken on immigration: ukandeu.ac.uk/denmarks-mig...
‼️Last chance to submit your paper or panel proposal to EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is TODAY!
Don’t miss out - it will be full of great political science and fun social events! 👩🏫🥳
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don’t miss out - it will be full of great political science and fun social events! 👩🏫🥳
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
‼️Last chance to submit your paper or panel proposal to EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is TODAY!
Don’t miss out - it will be full of great political science and fun social events! 👩🏫🥳
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don’t miss out - it will be full of great political science and fun social events! 👩🏫🥳
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
I’m very much looking forward to taking part in this workshop of the young voters and the radical right at Humboldt later this month 👇
More and more young people are turning to the far right. Why and what can we do about it?
Join our #COVIDEU Workshop on Nov 21 (2–5 PM) to discuss causes and counter-strategies.
🚀 Hosted by @humboldt-govlab.bsky.social
💡 Funded by @volkswagenstiftung.de
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/bdenyfnw
Join our #COVIDEU Workshop on Nov 21 (2–5 PM) to discuss causes and counter-strategies.
🚀 Hosted by @humboldt-govlab.bsky.social
💡 Funded by @volkswagenstiftung.de
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/bdenyfnw
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I’m very much looking forward to taking part in this workshop of the young voters and the radical right at Humboldt later this month 👇
Huge congratulations to our brilliant @lsegovernment.bsky.social colleague Dr Bruno Leipold @brunoleipold.com on being awarded this prestigious grant 👇
Congratulations to @brunoleipold.com for securing a Synergy Grant from @erc.europa.eu! 👏🏽
Bruno will collaborate on a 6-year project titled the Popular Government in Global Perspective project, which seeks to challenge the way we think about #democracy.
www.lse.ac.uk/news/lse-aca...
Bruno will collaborate on a 6-year project titled the Popular Government in Global Perspective project, which seeks to challenge the way we think about #democracy.
www.lse.ac.uk/news/lse-aca...
Research | ERC Synergy Grant | Democracy | Government
Dr Bruno Leipold is one of four principal investigators on the Popular Government in Global Perspective project, an ambitious six-year research endeavour which argues that the world's dominant form of...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Huge congratulations to our brilliant @lsegovernment.bsky.social colleague Dr Bruno Leipold @brunoleipold.com on being awarded this prestigious grant 👇
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You know how people wait until the last minute to submit paper proposals? Well, it’s almost the last minute. Get those abstracts ready and send them in!
Looking forward to the inaugural @epssnet.bsky.social meeting in Belfast, 18–20 June 2026!
All political scientists encouraged to submit a paper. For work on public policy & administration, consider section I’m co-chairing w/ @asmusletholsen.bsky.social
⏳ 7 Nov 2025
🔗 epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
All political scientists encouraged to submit a paper. For work on public policy & administration, consider section I’m co-chairing w/ @asmusletholsen.bsky.social
⏳ 7 Nov 2025
🔗 epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
You know how people wait until the last minute to submit paper proposals? Well, it’s almost the last minute. Get those abstracts ready and send them in!
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Please share!: Last week to apply for @epssnet.bsky.social Belfast 2026
really good news is that there's been an amazing response to the call for papers already; now very excited for this meeting
⬇️ We put together a quick FAQ on Qs that have come up on submitting: epssnet.org/conferences/...
really good news is that there's been an amazing response to the call for papers already; now very excited for this meeting
⬇️ We put together a quick FAQ on Qs that have come up on submitting: epssnet.org/conferences/...
EPSS 2026 submissions FAQ - EPSS
Submissions are coming in fast for Belfast 2026 and so are your questions about submissions. Here are answers to the most common questions: Where do I go to submit? For panel submission: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/events/75765/symposia/create For paper submission: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/79266/submissions/new? How many papers can I submit? We put a constraint of max one presentation per person. This does …
epssnet.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Please share!: Last week to apply for @epssnet.bsky.social Belfast 2026
really good news is that there's been an amazing response to the call for papers already; now very excited for this meeting
⬇️ We put together a quick FAQ on Qs that have come up on submitting: epssnet.org/conferences/...
really good news is that there's been an amazing response to the call for papers already; now very excited for this meeting
⬇️ We put together a quick FAQ on Qs that have come up on submitting: epssnet.org/conferences/...
🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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The Political Behaviour Stream of the MSc in Political Science @lsegovernment.bsky.social is welcoming applications for entry in 2026/27: www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse... Benefit from teaching and supervision from world-leading scholars, weekly research seminars & an active alumni network:
MSc Political Science (Political Behaviour)
Study political opinions and behaviours with the MSc Political Science (Political Behaviour), offering rigorous training and diverse career paths.
www.lse.ac.uk
October 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Political Behaviour Stream of the MSc in Political Science @lsegovernment.bsky.social is welcoming applications for entry in 2026/27: www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse... Benefit from teaching and supervision from world-leading scholars, weekly research seminars & an active alumni network:
I’m really looking forward to this LSE Political Behaviour seminar with Ala Alrababah (Bocconi) today at 4pm
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Today at @lsegovernment.bsky.social we are welcoming
@aalrababah.bsky.social to the Political Behaviour Seminar, run by our team with @sarahobolt.bsky.social, @florianfoos.bsky.social & @mathiaspoertner.bsky.social. Ala is presenting new research on the political consequences of the Tour de France👇
@aalrababah.bsky.social to the Political Behaviour Seminar, run by our team with @sarahobolt.bsky.social, @florianfoos.bsky.social & @mathiaspoertner.bsky.social. Ala is presenting new research on the political consequences of the Tour de France👇
🚨 New working paper alert 🚨
Missing summer — and the Tour de France? Don’t worry, we got you covered. 🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️
In this paper, we show that being on the route of Tour de France reduces far-right voting. osf.io/preprints/so...
Missing summer — and the Tour de France? Don’t worry, we got you covered. 🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️
In this paper, we show that being on the route of Tour de France reduces far-right voting. osf.io/preprints/so...
October 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I’m really looking forward to this LSE Political Behaviour seminar with Ala Alrababah (Bocconi) today at 4pm
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