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PAIS Ranked Among the Global Top 50 for Politics

PAIS has achieved a Top 50 global ranking in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing 1st in England (outside Oxbridge and London), 8th in the UK, and 18th in Europe. This milestone reflects the department’s world-leading research, high-quality teaching, and strong academic community, made possible by the contributions of its staff, students, and partners.

Fri 27 Mar 2026, 13:58 | Tags: Impact Awards

PAIS Zoomside Chat on Contemporary Militarism

The Gendering International Relations and Critical Military Studies working groups host a Zoomside chat on Pleasure and Depletion in Contemporary Militarism (2026) by Julia Welland. The discussion explores why military personnel and families remain emotionally invested in militarism despite its significant personal costs.

Tue 31 Mar 2026, 13:00 | Tags: Impact

PAIS ‘win big’ at the Research Celebration Awards

PAIS achieved major success at the Research Celebration Awards 2026, winning three categories: Research Culture, Research Impact, and Excellent Supervision. The awards highlight PAIS’ commitment to inclusive research practices, real-world impact, and supportive academic supervision, driven by outstanding contributions from its staff.

Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10:59 | Tags: Staff Impact Research Awards

New Release: Multilingual Recordings of Warwick-ICMPD Webinar "Engaging the Global Ukrainian Community for Ukraine’s Recovery"

We are pleased to share the recording of the online launch event for the report “Engaging the Global Ukrainian Community for Ukraine’s Recovery: Democracy and Human Rights Dimensions.” written by Maria Koinova, Professor in International Relations in the Deaprtment of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick. Her report outlines a practical framework for engaging the Global Ukrainian Community (GUC) - diaspora and refugees - to drive Ukraine’s recovery by centring democratic participation, human rights protections, and inclusive governance across business, civic, and political spheres.

Mon 16 Mar 2026, 15:47 | Tags: Staff Impact Research

Warwick Research Highlights Major Ethical Concerns as Birmingham NHS Trust Withdraws from Counter‑Terror Policing Scheme

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has become the first NHS trust to publicly withdraw from a national counter‑terrorism scheme that enabled police to access sensitive medical information for risk assessments. The trust concluded that the programme no longer aligned with its strategic priorities, marking a significant moment in ongoing debates about the intersection of healthcare, policing, confidentiality, and racialised impacts within the UK’s Prevent framework.
Tue 03 Mar 2026, 15:42 | Tags: Staff Impact Research

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