Department of Political Science

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Toxic behaviour in the political debate has hidden costs for women

When female politicians receive toxic messages, they are widely perceived as more serious than…

Research-practice collaboration to tackle immediate and future urban water challenges

A new collaboration between the Queen Mary Center, Professor of Political Science Michele Betsill,…

CLIMATE ELECTION

Climate election: The weather shapes who is voting and what they are voting for

A new study shows how climate disasters influences election results by making voters think about…

Project on the dual role of lobbying supported by ERC grant

Do lobbyists equip politicians with valuable information, or do they entice our elected…

New course explores the role of democracy in the climate crisis

Are the world's democracies equipped to handle the climate crisis? This is the focal point of a new…