On 19 July, we were proud and privileged to host 80 students from Canterbury schools at a pre-Hustings Schools Workshop. In this blog, Freya from The Canterbury Academy 6th form, […]
‘Politics is not merely about abstract policies. It is about actively shaping the society we wish to inhabit’
On 19 July, we were proud and privileged to host 80 students from Canterbury schools at a pre-Hustings Schools Workshop. In this blog, Atiq from The Canterbury Academy 6th form, […]
Social media and the general election: will users experience a different election to non-users?
Dr Susan Kenyon reflects on the impact of social media on the 2024 general election and asks if the social media savvy will experience a different election to those who […]
Political leaders lack imagination
Professor David Bates, Professor of Contemporary Political Thought If there is one thing that depresses me most about contemporary politics, it is the failure of imagination among political leaders.
2023/24: An Academic Year to Remember
2023/24 was – as ever – a busy year both in the classroom and beyond. Here is a recap of what we got up to.
Persuasive politics – the election debate gets personal
Dr Susan Kenyon reflects on Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak’s performance in their first head-to-head television debate of the 2024 general election. The first UK leader’s debate of the 2024 […]
Brussels Trip April 2024
In April 2024 our students went on a whirlwind two-day trip to Brussels. Here is Dr Sarah Lieberman’s photo diary.
Working in Diplomacy
Once again this year our wonderful alumni community took part in what has become a regular feature of the Foreign Policy Analysis module – our hybrid Working in Diplomacy session. […]
CCCU Politics team at PSA 2024
In March, 8 members of our Politics team travelled to gorgeous Glasgow for the 2024 Political Studies Association conference. The PSA conference is the largest political studies event in the […]