Dr Dele Babalola reflects on the death of Professor Jason Arday and what it reveals about the experiences of academics of colour in British higher education.
The Hidden Barrier: Why Has Labour Never Elected a Woman?
Kamala Aghazada, a PhD student in Politics and International Relations, explores why Labour has never elected a woman as its permanent leader and whether the barriers lie not in women’s […]
The Right to Live: Exploring Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCRs)
What does it really mean to protect the right to life when people lack access to healthcare, food, water, safe housing and a healthy environment? Dr Emo Pearce, Senior Lecturer […]
Prestigious national award honours Dr Susan Kenyon’s outstanding contribution to teaching
Dr Susan Kenyon has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship, the UK’s most prestigious teaching excellence award.
Built by Immigrants, Broken by Unfairness: Racism in the UK’s NHS
Dr Dele Babalola, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, discusses the impact of racism in the NHS, from its effects on staff and patients to the need for meaningful […]
Powered by People: Another Great Year for CCCU Politics and IR
As the 2025–26 academic year draws to a close, we are looking back on another remarkable year for Politics and International Relations at CCCU—one defined by energy, ambition, achievement and […]
No Single Route: Lessons from the 2026 “Working in Diplomacy” Panel
Second-year student Yann-Elie Asket shares key takeaways from a panel of CCCU alumni now working as diplomats, revealing the varied journeys, challenges, and skills shaping modern diplomacy.
Breaking the Ice, Building Voices: The Power of Talking About the News in Class
What if one of the most effective learning activities in your degree wasn’t planned at all? Dr Laura Cashman reflects on her longstanding practice of starting each class with a […]
Careers Fair 2026
Our annual careers event took place on 21 April, bringing together a range of guest speakers from sectors well suited to politics graduates. Students heard about diverse career pathways and […]