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UCD Politics and International Relations
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Official account of the UCD School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe). University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
https://www.ucd.ie/spire/
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📢 New research out!

Based on a thesis by former MA International Development student (2022-23) Derek Nolan and his supervisor, Krishna Vadlamannati.

Derek is an Economist with the Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth, Gov. of Ireland.

doi.org/10.1111/sjpe...

#Research
December 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Interested in the MA/MSc International Relations, Politics & Data Science, Human Rights, Gender, International Development, European Politics, Conflict Studies, Political Theory, Political Economy, etc.?

🗓️ Wed, Nov 26 | 3:30 pm.

We hope to see you there!
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November 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Information session on careers in the Political Risk Consulting industry for our current students:

- What the Political Risk Consulting job entails
- What skills are needed
- Where to look for opportunities

Interested? Please contact Dr Krishna Vadlamannati directly at [email protected].
November 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Applications are open for two UCD Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarships💫

It covers:
☑️ Tuition fees (up to the non-EU rate)
☑️ A yearly stipend of €25,000
☑️ An annual research budget of €4,000

Deadline: 6 February 2026

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November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Join us for UCD Open Day this Saturday, 8 November!🤩 Our current students and staff will be there to answer all your questions. We hope to see you there!

Tá súil againn tú a fheiceáil ag Lá Oscailte UCD.

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November 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Applications are now open for the UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship 2026.

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

✔️Covers full fees (EU and Non-EU)
✔️Provides a living stipend of €25,000 per year for up to four years
✔️Is open to EU and non-EU applicants

👇
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November 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Great session at the PSAI Workshop on Methods in Political Theory last Friday!
Huge thanks to Professor Jonathan Floyd (University of Bristol) for leading a fascinating discussion on research methods.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Co. Here Launch: A new EU-funded project that is reimaging refugee integration

Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth
Thursday 2 October 2025
5.30 – 7.30pm

Registration and Further Information ⬇️
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October 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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UCD Centre for Sustainable Development hosted the conference, which was co-organised with the African Development Bank and supported by Irish Aid and Research Ireland.
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September 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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We hope your first academic week went brilliantly! We have fantastic news to share – SPIRe has been awarded the Athena Swan Ireland Silver Award! 🏆🎖️🥳🙌

Enjoy your weekend!
September 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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PhD Student, Jambo Ramadhani, Awarded Biannual College Research Funding 👏🙌
Title: "Public Policy and Local Climate Adaptation: A Case Study of Drought Response Strategies in Monduli District, Northern Tanzania"

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September 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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SPIRe Warmly Welcomes Our New Colleagues: Dr Elisa d’Amico, Dr Nikita Khokhlov (Ad Astra Fellows) and Dr Farsan Ghassim (Assistant Professor)🤗
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September 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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📢Two Research Assistant Positions in Corruption Studies: Call for Applications from SPIRe PhD and Master's Students

Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: 20 hours per week for no more than 13 weeks
Applications close on Friday 27 June
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June 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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"Measure economic growth in cities and regions as well as nationally" argues a new paper in Socio-Economic Review by Professor Aidan Regan @aidanregan.bsky.social
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June 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Dr Elifcan Çelebi will deliver the Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture at Maynooth University on Monday May 12 at 4PM.

She will reflect on Turkey's political turmoil, exploring authoritarianism amid economic recession, its resilience, and ongoing protests.

Register here: shorturl.at/uqjhU
May 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Nishtha Pandey from global consultancy J.S. HELD spoke to SPIRe undergrads in "POL30820: Political Risk & Foreign Investments" taught by Krishna Vadlamannati about careers, roles, and key skills in political risk consultancy.
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April 25, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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📢SPIRe Graduate Taught Programme Webinars for Offer Holders and Prospective Students

Monday 28 April at 2pm
Tuesday 29 April at 11am

Meet our staff and current students, and ask questions!

👇Sign up here
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...
April 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Happy Monday! It is a beutiful day out there🌞
A reminder that tomorrow is the final day to register for an event on Transitional Justice organised by the UCD Centre for Peace and Conflict Research (CPCR) .

🗓️Monday 31 March, 10am-5pm

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March 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Graduate Taught Webinar for Offer Holders and Prospective Students for MA/MSc.
Meet our staff and current students, and ask questions.
Monday 7 April at 2pm GMT

▶️Register Here!
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March 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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📰 SPIRe Newsletter Spring / Summer 2025 Newsletter has just been published.
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March 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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We are seeking applications for a Lecturer/Assistant Professor (Permanent) position.

🗓️ Closing date: 7 April 2025

#AcademicJobs #Hiring #UniversityCareers

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March 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Register now for the Conference & Book Launch!
🗓️ 7-8 April: Ireland, Britain, and Europe: Constitutional Futures After Brexit Conference
📖 7 April: Political Change Across Britain & Ireland Book Launch
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March 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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📢Applications for the SPIRe Masters Graduate Scholarship 2025 are now open. The Scholarship is open to EU and non-EU master's students who have a conditional or firm offer for one of our full-time, in-person programmes.
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March 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Profit-shifting in Ireland and Europe: Where do we stand? This event brings together leading voices in the field, featuring thought-provoking keynotes from Mairead McGuinness and Gabriel Zucman, followed by a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Financial Times correspondent Jude Webber.
February 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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It was wonderful to celebrate the outstanding students who won SPIRe's Student Awards for 2023-24!

Comhghairdeachas libh! 🙌🏅🏆

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February 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM