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.
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 […]
Unlocking Africa’s AI Potential: Lessons From an Industry Insider
Drawing on graduate Kojo Apeagyei’s experience in Africa’s AI sector, third year Joshua Bottomley examines how emerging technologies are reshaping development and opportunity across the continent.
Graduate Wisdom Part II: What It Takes to Succeed as a Researcher
In Mariia Kaliuzhna’s second contribution to our Get Grad Ready series, she reflects on the insights of Pol IR graduate Kojo Apeagyei, drawing on his experience as an AI consultant […]
Facing the Future: Graduate Wisdom That Calmed My Final‑Year Fears
In the first of two posts exploring Get Grad Ready week, third‑year student Mariia Kaliuzhna reflects on the insights she gained from our visiting alumni.
My entrepreneurial journey: William Hartley
William Hartley (BSc (Hons) Politics And International Relations 2012) is an entrepreneur with a career journey that spans across continents and industries. Starting in sales at a young age, he […]
Visit to the Houses of Parliament
PhD student Thomas Knight shares his thoughts on the recent visit to Parliament, where current students had the chance to talk to graduates who work there..
Alumni Stories Event
On Thursday 28 November, Politics and IR graduates returned to CCCU to take part in the LPSS Alumni Stories event. They met our current students and shared their stories.