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Dr Steve Kettell featured in Times Higher Education article
Dr Steve Kettell was recently featured in a Times Higher Education article, 'Inside Higher Ed: Religion, Ignored'. The article discusses how much (or little) Political Science scholarship takes religion into account as a major factor influencing people's lives. Steve is quoted in relation to this topic as addressed in his recent article 'Has Political Science Ignored Religion?'.
Sir Robert Worcester to receive honorary degree
Sir Robert Worcester, founder of MORI and Honorary Professor of Politics in PAIS, will receive an Hon LLD on Thursday 19th January.
In addition to holding several honorary degrees and holding distinguished posts such as Chancellor of the University of Kent, Sir Robert is involved with several charities. He was knighted in 2005 for services to political, social and economic research and for his contributions to government policy and programmes.
PAIS praised in institutional review
The Review Panel was highly impressed by the committed and very effective approach of the Department to all of its teaching and learning activity. There is a well developed strategic approach to enhancement activities, including widening participation, and a very strong sense of collegiality, evidenced by very positive engagement from staff. Student satisfaction is high across all areas of study and there are well managed review processes and effective and active mechanisms for student and staff contributions to quality enhancement. Strong marketing, the internationalisation of the student experience and the development of a number of key partnerships has enhanced the Department’s international profile, creating a very cosmopolitan community which is particularly appreciated by the student body.
PhD funding success
Masumi Owa has secured a Japan Foundation Endowment Committee grant to support her thesis research into ‘Collective Action in Global Governance: the Case of OECD Development Assistance Committee’.This will make a useful contributon to funding her research.
ASIA'S FASTEST GROWING RELATIONSHIP
A Knowledge Centre article by Vicky Tuke
This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between two of the world’s largest democracies - India and Japan. In this article, Warwick PhD candidate Victoria Tuke investigates their complex shared history and asks if their deepening relationship is here to stay.