Dr Dele Babalola, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, offers his thoughts on Donald Trump’s latest pronouncements about Nigeria
Non-Refoulement: A Principle under Pressure
Long regarded as a cornerstone of international law, the principle of non-refoulement is now facing mounting challenges. In this blog, Dr Emo Idornigie-Pearce explains why this principle matters and examines […]
In Memoriam: Professor AJR (‘John’) Groom
We are sad to announce the passing of Professor AJR (‘John’) Groom, teacher of many Politics and IR students at CCCU between 2005 and 2015.
Agitate, Educate, Organise: Lessons from Betteshanger Trip 2025
It’s become a tradition to take our new students to the Mining Museum at Betteshanger Country Park for a day of exploration and team-building. This year was no exception — […]
The Politicisation of Immigration in the UK: Why Legal Migration Matters
Immigration has always been a defining subject in British politics, but in recent years it has evolved from a policy issue into one of the most polarising topics. What should […]
2024/25: A year to remember
Before we kickstart another busy year of politics at CCCU, a reminder of everything that we got up to last year:
International Day of Living Together in Peace
The UN declared 16 May as the International Day of Living Together in Peace, as a means of regularly mobilizing the efforts of the international community to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, […]
Golden Apples 2025
Congratulations to colleagues who have been nominated for Golden Apples this year!
We Need a Culture of Democratic Deliberation
Following his recent public lecture, Professor David Bates reflects on some of the questions.