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Political Insight

Political Insight is a must for anyone with an interest in politics. This quartery magazine features accessible expert analysis, cutting edge political science research and authoritative commentary on the latest political developments.…

Events

PSA School event

29 Nov

'Applying to Study Politics' Schools Workshop

FREE WORKSHOP FOR 16-18 YEAR OLD STUDENTS 29th November 10:30-15:00 Thinking about studying politics at University?

29 Nov 2019

PSA Early Career Network event

06 Dec

Bridging the Gap 2019

Turbocharge your career planning with the Political Studies Association Early Career Network's "Bridging the Gap" One-Day Conference

06 Dec 2019

Specialist Group event

12 Dec

British Idealism Specialist Group Annual Conference

The 2019 British idealist conference will be held at Gregynog Hall, Powys, on 12-14 December.

12 - 14 Dec 2019

Specialist Group event

16 Dec

2nd annual UK Political Psychology conference

The PSA Political Psychology specialist group invites colleagues from across the discipline and cognate fields to register for its 2nd annual conference.

16 - 17 Dec 2019

Specialist Group event

03 Jan

APG Annual Conference 2020

The 46th annual conference of the PSA American Politics Group, 3-5 January 2020, Canterbury, UK.

03 - 05 Jan 2020

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