Department of Political Science

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Exploring the power of agenda-setting by citizens

New research project by Alice el-Wakil from the Department of Political Science supported by an Ing…

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…