John Craig
@teachpolitics.bsky.social
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IN NEW ISSUE: What Defines a Discipline & How We Teach & Study It? Blair, @teachpolitics.bsky.social, Gann, Honeyman, Bellaby, Kolpinskaya, Adams & @northcarolinaexpat.bsky.social examine HE Politics and IR curricula & the implications of benchmark statements: buff.ly/IcBUK36
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November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
IN NEW ISSUE: What Defines a Discipline & How We Teach & Study It? Blair, @teachpolitics.bsky.social, Gann, Honeyman, Bellaby, Kolpinskaya, Adams & @northcarolinaexpat.bsky.social examine HE Politics and IR curricula & the implications of benchmark statements: buff.ly/IcBUK36
@sagepub.com
@sagepub.com
At @royalholloway.bsky.social for the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Teaching & Learning conference. RHU hosted the first of these in 2008 - so great to be back here.
September 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
At @royalholloway.bsky.social for the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Teaching & Learning conference. RHU hosted the first of these in 2008 - so great to be back here.
Walking in London today, passed The Clement Atlee near Limehouse station. Has anyone done a list of pubs named after Prime Ministers?
June 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Walking in London today, passed The Clement Atlee near Limehouse station. Has anyone done a list of pubs named after Prime Ministers?
Looking forward to attending and speaking at the launch of the ASPIRE network this afternoon. Nothing better than talking about teaching, scholarship and political science/ IR.
Our launch event is in London today and we are buzzing. Two top notch speakers @profcathyelliott.bsky.social and @teachpolitics.bsky.social lots of networking and chances to talk scholarship. Also going to use #aspirelaunch for the event. Let us know if you're joining us.
June 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Looking forward to attending and speaking at the launch of the ASPIRE network this afternoon. Nothing better than talking about teaching, scholarship and political science/ IR.
Very useful blog from Office for Students on how they are working with the sector to develop plans for TEF and quality assessment.
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Developing our future approach to quality assessment - Office for Students
Our Head of Student Outcomes, Graeme Rosenberg, writes on how we’ve been developing our new approach to assessing the quality of education that students receive.
www.officeforstudents.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Very useful blog from Office for Students on how they are working with the sector to develop plans for TEF and quality assessment.
www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-an...
www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-an...
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One week till our launch at Kings College London! Come join us for a FREE afternoon event with keynotes from @profcathyelliott.bsky.social and @teachpolitics.bsky.social! Find out more and sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-list #teachingtrack #SoTL
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June 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
One week till our launch at Kings College London! Come join us for a FREE afternoon event with keynotes from @profcathyelliott.bsky.social and @teachpolitics.bsky.social! Find out more and sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-list #teachingtrack #SoTL
All finished-up for another year. Thanks to convenors, @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social team, panel chairs, presenters, delegates, exhibitors, & everyone else involved in making it happen, for 3 great days of analysis and discussion #PSA25
#PSA25 *Day 3* Our final jam-packed day of panels, roundtables, closing keynote and workshops.
🎉 Bag yourself a limited edition 75th anniversary tote and pen to take home. buff.ly/ayeRuaG
🎉 Bag yourself a limited edition 75th anniversary tote and pen to take home. buff.ly/ayeRuaG
April 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
All finished-up for another year. Thanks to convenors, @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social team, panel chairs, presenters, delegates, exhibitors, & everyone else involved in making it happen, for 3 great days of analysis and discussion #PSA25
Great start to @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social conference, meeting with so many talented early career academics and discussing how to get started in the job market. Challenging times, but still some great opportunities in the sector and beyond.
In our “CV Workshop”, the panellists shared valuable tips on how to showcase your experience and publications for an academic job:
✅ Highlight your strongest publications and teaching for the role
✅ Use clear sub-headings for each section
✅ Highlight your strongest publications and teaching for the role
✅ Use clear sub-headings for each section
April 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Great start to @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social conference, meeting with so many talented early career academics and discussing how to get started in the job market. Challenging times, but still some great opportunities in the sector and beyond.
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*New PSA online resource* - learn about being an 'active bystander'; how to recognise problematic behaviour and take safe, constructive action to support others. #EDI #Equity #Inclusion #leadership #learning #onlineresource
PSA Online Resource: Learn How to Be an Active Bystander | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
We’ve launched a new short video introducing the Political Studies Association’s approach to being an active bystander.
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April 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
*New PSA online resource* - learn about being an 'active bystander'; how to recognise problematic behaviour and take safe, constructive action to support others. #EDI #Equity #Inclusion #leadership #learning #onlineresource
We had an excellent working group exploring how we further develop Political Science Education as a sub filed. Thanks to @amandamrosen.bsky.social & Tavishi Bhasin for organising.
Thanks to all #APSAVRM panelists, presenters, and participants for joining APSA’s 2025 Virtual Research Meeting! We hope you found it engaging, productive, and full of meaningful collaboration.
April 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
We had an excellent working group exploring how we further develop Political Science Education as a sub filed. Thanks to @amandamrosen.bsky.social & Tavishi Bhasin for organising.
Just published. Paper with @rosegann.bsky.social Victoria Honeyman & Alasdair Blair explores the shape and scope of politics and IR as taught disciplines and how we engaged with this in the @qaa.ac.uk Subject benchmark review.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Shaping the discipline: the impact of QAA benchmark statements on politics and international relations - European Political Science
The question ‘What is Politics and International Relations?’ often goes unasked, potentially leading to varied interpretations across universities. The review of the Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) S...
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April 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Just published. Paper with @rosegann.bsky.social Victoria Honeyman & Alasdair Blair explores the shape and scope of politics and IR as taught disciplines and how we engaged with this in the @qaa.ac.uk Subject benchmark review.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Statement on the Academic Freedom and Independence of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply concerned by recent attacks on the independence of colleges and universities in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been…
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply concerned by recent attacks on the independence of colleges and universities in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been…
Statement on the Academic Freedom and Independence of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply concerned by recent attacks on the independence of colleges and universities in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been instances of hundreds of millions of dollars of federal grants and contracts for colleges and universities being cancelled or suspended, paired with promises of reinstating funding in return for compliance with a list of demands for institutional overhaul.
politicalsciencenow.com
April 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Statement on the Academic Freedom and Independence of U.S. Institutions of Higher Education
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply concerned by recent attacks on the independence of colleges and universities in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been…
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is deeply concerned by recent attacks on the independence of colleges and universities in the United States. Over the past few weeks, there have been…
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*Call for Papers* PSA #Teaching & #Learning Network Conference. Theme: #Teaching Well. Taking place 4 - 5 September @royalholloway.bsky.social. Paper proposal deadline 17 April. Details at
Call for Papers Political Studies Association Teaching and Learning Network Conference | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
Theme: Teaching Well4th-5th September 2025 This year’s PSA TLN annual conference will take place on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th of September at Royal Holloway, University of London, in Egham, Surrey.…
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April 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
*Call for Papers* PSA #Teaching & #Learning Network Conference. Theme: #Teaching Well. Taking place 4 - 5 September @royalholloway.bsky.social. Paper proposal deadline 17 April. Details at
Proud of what we have achieved developing Future Skills at @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social over the past couple of years. Delighted that our work was discussed at a Westminster Hall debate last week.
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Future Skills Programmes: Universities - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : ' Future Skills Programmes: Universities' on Wednesday 26 February 2025.
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March 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Proud of what we have achieved developing Future Skills at @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social over the past couple of years. Delighted that our work was discussed at a Westminster Hall debate last week.
hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025...
hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025...
Enjoyed @regentsopera.bsky.social Ring Cycle so much, that I’m back tonight to see Götterdämmerung for a second time (in five days).
February 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Enjoyed @regentsopera.bsky.social Ring Cycle so much, that I’m back tonight to see Götterdämmerung for a second time (in five days).
PSA Prize nominations close tomorow - why not nominate someone (or put yourself forward)? Prizes research, teaching and overall contribution at a range of career stages.
www.psa.ac.uk/academic-pri...
www.psa.ac.uk/academic-pri...
Academic Prizes | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
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January 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
PSA Prize nominations close tomorow - why not nominate someone (or put yourself forward)? Prizes research, teaching and overall contribution at a range of career stages.
www.psa.ac.uk/academic-pri...
www.psa.ac.uk/academic-pri...
Important new report on Politics and IR provision in UK HE. Looking forward to attending the launch event tonight.
A new British Academy report on Politics and International Relations provision in UK higher education has found that it remains a popular subject, with graduates out-earning national averages. Read the report in full:
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/new-rep...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/new-rep...
New report uncovers popularity of Politics and International Relations degrees, with graduates outearning national averages
A new British Academy report on Politics and International Relations (PIR) provision in UK higher education shows a 20 per cent increase in first degree enrolments and a 41 per cent rise in postgradua...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
January 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Important new report on Politics and IR provision in UK HE. Looking forward to attending the launch event tonight.
Delighted to announce that I'll be joining the University of Hull in March as Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education.
Meet Professor John Craig, @teachpolitics.bsky.social our new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) 🎓👏
John will develop our new education strategy & improve student recruitment and retention through our academic programmes.
Here’s everything you need to know 👇
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John will develop our new education strategy & improve student recruitment and retention through our academic programmes.
Here’s everything you need to know 👇
ow.ly/LPKg50UluHi
December 5, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Delighted to announce that I'll be joining the University of Hull in March as Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education.
Looking forward to taking up my duties as Vice Chair of the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social and working with trustees and the wider membership to promote excellence in the teaching and research of politics.
www.psa.ac.uk/psa/news/pol...
www.psa.ac.uk/psa/news/pol...
The Political Studies Association announces its new Vice Chair | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
Dr Andy Mycock (Chief Policy Fellow, Y-Pern, University of Leeds) has now completed his term as the PSA’s Vice-Chair. We thank him for his service to association, in particular his drive, dedication a...
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November 18, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Looking forward to taking up my duties as Vice Chair of the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social and working with trustees and the wider membership to promote excellence in the teaching and research of politics.
www.psa.ac.uk/psa/news/pol...
www.psa.ac.uk/psa/news/pol...