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SwanseaUni_PPIR
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Department of Politics, Philosophy and International Relations at Swansea University, Wales, UK.
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tariqmodood.bsky.social
This is the link to my Monday evening talk:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tariq-modo...

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November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Only a few days left before these two hybrid events on the groundbreaking work of the Bristol School of Multiculturalism. A symposium with emerging scholars around the world, and a public lecture by Professor Tariq Modood FBA. Register now on Eventbrite!
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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New from Swansea Uni’s Politics PhD researcher Keiron Burgess @pathwaysproject.bsky.social
An interactive platform exploring how hybrid regimes govern & adapt through 4 key pathways:
Centralisation (Repressive / Strategic)
Cooptation (Participatory / Corruption)
Dive in here 👉 thepathwaysproject.org
The Regime Pathways Project
Data and insights on regime strategies and transitions worldwide.
thepathwaysproject.org
October 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Kicking off our research seminar series for the year!

We were delighted to host Dr Suwita Hani Randhawa (UWE Bristol) for a fascinating talk on “Ecocide in Global Politics: A 21st Century International Crime?”
October 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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tariqmodood.bsky.social
Register now for this hybrid event on 17 Nov
Symposium on the Bristol School of Multiculturalism
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hybrid-sym...
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@swanseaunippir.bsky.social
At 6pm, a public lecture by me on Multiculturalism, Islamophobia and Antisemitism
Hybrid symposium on the Bristol School of Multiculturalism
Join us for a mix of virtual and in-person discussions on the Bristol School of Multiculturalism!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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lucatrenta.bsky.social
If your topic has to do with intelligence, covert action, or state-sponsored assassinations, get in touch with me via email
swanseaunippir.bsky.social SwanseaUni_PPIR @swanseaunippir.bsky.social · Sep 30
🚨 Fully Funded PhD at Swansea 🚨

Politics & IR | A variety of topics within the department | Includes 3-month placement.

🗓 Apply by 11 Dec 2025 | Start Oct 2026
🌍 UK + international applicants welcome
Details 👉 www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate...
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September 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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🚨 Fully Funded PhD at Swansea 🚨

Politics & IR | A variety of topics within the department | Includes 3-month placement.

🗓 Apply by 11 Dec 2025 | Start Oct 2026
🌍 UK + international applicants welcome
Details 👉 www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate...
LinkedIn
This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn
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September 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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In the latest @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social episode, our Head of Department @lucatrenta.bsky.social sits down with Pulitzer Prize–winner @tim-weiner.bsky.social.
They discuss Tim’s new book and the history of the CIA - with a personal touch.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Matt’s calling the shots for the Senedd 2026 election. Bold predictions or future “delete this” material?👀
Catch the ‘Horse Race Politics’ podcast with our own @drmatthewwall.bsky.social & @louisbrom.bsky.social - new episodes every Thursday on Spotify & YouTube. 🎙️
September 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Following the success of the WGSSS studentship within our PPIR department, we’re encouraging prospective students to join this upcoming webinar to learn more about how to apply for this funded opportunity ready for 2026 ✨

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2d3288...
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September 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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If you want to study a Master in Politics, Public Policy, International Relations with us, The Chevening Award provide a fully-funded scholarship for a one-year master in a UK institution.

Check eligibility to apply here: www.chevening.org/apply/?count...
Deadline closes October 7th
September 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Swansea University, in partnership with Aberystwyth University and WISERD, has been awarded over £1 million by the ESRC to lead a four-year project tracking voter attitudes and political behaviour ahead of the 2026 Senedd election.

You can read more here : www.swansea.ac.uk/press-office...
Landmark project to study the 2026 Senedd election
UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has awarded more than £1m to a research team from Swansea and Aberystwyth universities to lead the Welsh Election Study 2026 (WES 2026), a four-year pr...
www.swansea.ac.uk
September 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Huge congratulations to our colleague Dr Kris Stoddart for putting out not one, but two books on cyberespionage and cyberwarfare over the summer. The books focus on Russian and Chinese policy, and both are published by DeGruyter 👇
April 16, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Huge thanks to @dianabolsinger.bsky.social for an inspiring talk at our Shadow Wars (PO-3316) module webinar yesterday! Packed with insights from the intelligence community. Big shoutout to @lucatrenta.bsky.social for organising, and to our brilliant students and staff for the great questions!
April 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Swansea University's Philosophy Research Group is delighted to announce a small event celebrating philosophy in the South of Wales and Southwest of England. The event takes place this Friday (11/04/25). All are welcome!

Details: philevents.org/event/show/1...
April 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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annabortolan.bsky.social
Looking forward to the Southwest Philosophy event organised by our Philosophy Research Group, on Friday 11th April from 1.00pm at Swansea University and online. @swanseaunippir.bsky.social
Information at: philevents.org/event/show/1...
SW Philosophy
Swansea University’s Philosophy Research Group (PRG) is delighted to announce a small event designed to bring together philosophers in the South of Wales and Southwest of England to celebrate th...
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April 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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lucatrenta.bsky.social
The moment has arrived, my Edinburgh University Press book The President's Kill List is now available for pre-order in paperback. It is only £24.99. Plus, you can get a 30% discount with the code PAPER30.

It is the perfect beach read.

edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-pre...
The President’s Kill List
The President’s Kill List
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April 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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lucatrenta.bsky.social
Nice to be on @news.dw.com to discuss the #Signal debacle. Apologies to the viewers, I was a bit rushed as I was coming out of teaching. www.dw.com/en/live-tv/c...
March 25, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Big thanks to the CPP and GCRD institutes within @swanseaunippir.bsky.social for having me as a part of the recent panel event discussing the Trump administration thus far. Musk, DOGE, Mahmoud Khalil and the rapidly authoritarian surge US democracy is having to withstand, and much more!
March 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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lucatrenta.bsky.social
Fantastic event to celebrate the life of Tim Parry and the work of Colin and Wendy and their foundation. Well done @swanseaunippir.bsky.social and @drmatthewwall.bsky.social for arranging this. timparryjohnathanballfoundation.org.uk
Home - Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation
Scroll Down The Foundation was established as a living memorial to two children, Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball, who were killed by an IRA bomb in Warrington in 1993. Tim’s parents Colin, and Wendy crea...
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March 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM