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Philosophy - Politics - 10.12.2018
Politics - 10.12.2018
Politics - 07.12.2018
Politics - Sport Sciences - 06.12.2018 
Senior explores opportunities in China
Yvonne Lee, '19, spent 10 weeks interning at the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy in Beijing, China.
Sport Sciences - Politics - 06.12.2018
Politics - 06.12.2018 
Looking at justice through the lens of political theory
In Bernardo Zacka's class 17.01, students explore human values and the many ways of imagining a just society.
Physics - Politics - 04.12.2018 
Gene Rochlin, who warned of overreliance on technology, dies at 80
Gene I. Rochlin, a physicist-turned-political scientist who studied complex organizations like the military and warned of an overreliance on technology, including computers, died of complications from a stroke on Nov.
Politics - Social Sciences - 04.12.2018 
What game theory tells us about politics and society
Economist Alexander Wolitzky uses game theory to model institutions, networks, and social dynamics. Alexander Wolitzky leans back in his office chair, pauses, and starts to describe "Cycles of Conflict: An Economic Model," a journal article he co-authored.
Politics - 30.11.2018
Politics - 30.11.2018
Politics - 29.11.2018 
University of Bristol supports building a sustainable peace in Colombia
A team at the University of Bristol is investigating the gendered nature of armed conflict in Colombia in support of the Colombian Truth Commission, which formally launches today, 29 November and aims to address injustices from the war. In 2016 a peace agreement brought an end to the world's longest running armed conflict, the 51-year dispute between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC-EP).
Politics - 27.11.2018
Politics - Careers / Employment - 26.11.2018
Politics - 25.11.2018
Politics - 23.11.2018 
We are all ’others’: teaching children to celebrate differences
As the world around us increasingly divides into 'us and others', the University of Cambridge Primary School is taking part in a new research project to help children discover for themselves that far more unites us than divides us.
Politics - Social Sciences - 20.11.2018
Politics - 19.11.2018
Politics - 19.11.2018
Event - Politics - 17.11.2018
Politics - 16.11.2018
Politics - Administration - 15.11.2018 
Frenemies David French and Erwin Chemerinsky battle over politics and culture without getting nasty
To watch cable news, or really any news, these days, is to bathe in anger, conflict and misdirection.
Politics - Event - 15.11.2018
Politics - Business / Economics - 13.11.2018
Politics - 12.11.2018
Politics - 06.11.2018 
What to watch for as the votes roll in - advice from a Berkeley expert
Turnout models. Prediction algorithms. Twitter. Facebook. CNN maps. Fox News. New York Times mobile alerts.
Politics - 06.11.2018
Politics - 02.11.2018
Politics - 01.11.2018 
What matters before Tuesday’s election? The generic ballot
If you want one simple way to understand what's happening in American politics before Tuesday's election, Laura Stoker, a UC Berkeley associate professor of political science, has your answer: The generic ballot.
Politics - 01.11.2018 
Novelist Min Jin Lee makes the case for understanding through fiction
At MIT event, "Pachinko" author talks about literature as a way of understanding outsiders in modern culture.
Politics - Environment - 01.11.2018
Politics - 01.11.2018 
What Tuesday’s election might tell us about the future of politics
If you want one simple way to understand what's happening in American politics before Tuesday's election, Laura Stoker, a UC Berkeley associate professor of political science, has your answer: The generic ballot.
Politics - 31.10.2018
Business / Economics - Politics - 29.10.2018
Politics - 26.10.2018 
How do we talk politics in these heated times?
Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Talking issues - not tribal, partisan politics - is key to mending
Politics - 25.10.2018
Politics - 25.10.2018 
Teaching language, scan exams, and more rooms
"Your idea. Your district. Your democracy." - with this slogan the internet platform muc.me launched this August, providing new, simple ways of participating in Munich's local politics.
Politics - 24.10.2018
Social Sciences - Politics - 22.10.2018 
Unraveling the complex histories of Palestinian artwork
"My job is to be critical and deep as an art historian, and not as a politician," says PhD student Nisa Ari.
Politics - 16.10.2018
Politics - Social Sciences - 11.10.2018
Politics - 09.10.2018
Politics - Social Sciences - 02.10.2018
Politics - 27.09.2018
Business / Economics - Politics - 27.09.2018
Politics - 25.09.2018
Politics - Computer Science / Telecom - 13.09.2018 
3 Questions: Database shines a bright light on Washington lobbying
Launch of In Song Kim's LobbyView.org makes it simple to follow the path of money in politics.
Health - Politics - 11.09.2018
Politics - 07.09.2018
Politics - Administration - 06.09.2018 
White House resistance to Trump is unlike anything before, Berkeley politics expert argues
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Politics - Event - 03.09.2018
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Lab explores universal basic income
Stanford philosopher Juliana Bidadanure is leading an initiative focused on fostering discussions about universal basic income and analyzing previous and ongoing unconditional cash experiments across the world.
Stanford philosopher Juliana Bidadanure is leading an initiative focused on fostering discussions about universal basic income and analyzing previous and ongoing unconditional cash experiments across the world.
Nottingham expert puts museum collection under the spotlight
The stories behind objects in People's History Museum's vast collection have been given a fresh perspective and relevance for contemporary audiences.
The stories behind objects in People's History Museum's vast collection have been given a fresh perspective and relevance for contemporary audiences.
Yvonne Lee, '19, spent 10 weeks interning at the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy in Beijing, China.
Exploring opportunities in China
Yvonne Lee, '19, spent 10 weeks interning at the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy in Beijing, China.
Yvonne Lee, '19, spent 10 weeks interning at the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy in Beijing, China.
In Bernardo Zacka's class 17.01, students explore human values and the many ways of imagining a just society.
Gene I. Rochlin, a physicist-turned-political scientist who studied complex organizations like the military and warned of an overreliance on technology, including computers, died of complications from a stroke on Nov.
Economist Alexander Wolitzky uses game theory to model institutions, networks, and social dynamics. Alexander Wolitzky leans back in his office chair, pauses, and starts to describe "Cycles of Conflict: An Economic Model," a journal article he co-authored.
The case for mandatory voting
Elections play a distinctive role for strengthening democracy and voting is a pivotal part of that process, said Stanford political science scholar Emilee Chapman, who in a new paper makes the case for universal participation through mandatory voting.
Elections play a distinctive role for strengthening democracy and voting is a pivotal part of that process, said Stanford political science scholar Emilee Chapman, who in a new paper makes the case for universal participation through mandatory voting.
A team at the University of Bristol is investigating the gendered nature of armed conflict in Colombia in support of the Colombian Truth Commission, which formally launches today, 29 November and aims to address injustices from the war. In 2016 a peace agreement brought an end to the world's longest running armed conflict, the 51-year dispute between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC-EP).
Why lobbying is not always an obscure activity
Iskander De Bruycker (UAntwerp) analyzed whether media attention helps lobby groups. Brussels houses about 15 000 lobby organisations, which employ over 30 000 lobbyists.
Iskander De Bruycker (UAntwerp) analyzed whether media attention helps lobby groups. Brussels houses about 15 000 lobby organisations, which employ over 30 000 lobbyists.
As the world around us increasingly divides into 'us and others', the University of Cambridge Primary School is taking part in a new research project to help children discover for themselves that far more unites us than divides us.
Addressing the Territorial Dimensions in Party-based Populism
Parution d'un numéro spécial de la revue Comparative European Politics consacré aux partis régionalistes populistes et édité par Reinhard Heinisch (Universität Salzburg), Emanuele Massetti (University of Surrey) et Oscar Mazzoleni (Université de Lausanne).
Parution d'un numéro spécial de la revue Comparative European Politics consacré aux partis régionalistes populistes et édité par Reinhard Heinisch (Universität Salzburg), Emanuele Massetti (University of Surrey) et Oscar Mazzoleni (Université de Lausanne).
To watch cable news, or really any news, these days, is to bathe in anger, conflict and misdirection.
Turnout models. Prediction algorithms. Twitter. Facebook. CNN maps. Fox News. New York Times mobile alerts.
If you want one simple way to understand what's happening in American politics before Tuesday's election, Laura Stoker, a UC Berkeley associate professor of political science, has your answer: The generic ballot.
At MIT event, "Pachinko" author talks about literature as a way of understanding outsiders in modern culture.
Charting the Pacific Century
School of Global Policy and Strategy reach continues to grow with impactful 30th anniversary events and activities Impactful research initiatives launched by the school include the Big Pixel Initiati
School of Global Policy and Strategy reach continues to grow with impactful 30th anniversary events and activities Impactful research initiatives launched by the school include the Big Pixel Initiati
If you want one simple way to understand what's happening in American politics before Tuesday's election, Laura Stoker, a UC Berkeley associate professor of political science, has your answer: The generic ballot.
UW Books in brief: Postwar Japan, American Indian businesses, dictatorship to democracy - and more
Administrative affairs Arts and entertainment Buildings and grounds For UW employees Health and medicine Honors and awards Official notices Politics and government UW and the community Recent notable
Administrative affairs Arts and entertainment Buildings and grounds For UW employees Health and medicine Honors and awards Official notices Politics and government UW and the community Recent notable
Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Talking issues - not tribal, partisan politics - is key to mending
"Your idea. Your district. Your democracy." - with this slogan the internet platform muc.me launched this August, providing new, simple ways of participating in Munich's local politics.
"My job is to be critical and deep as an art historian, and not as a politician," says PhD student Nisa Ari.
A Brexit referendum is clearly possible, but contingency planning must start now
A referendum on Brexit is clearly possible, but the details matter. Various processes must be put in place to ensure the referendum is legitimate, according to a new report by the UCL Constitution Unit.
A referendum on Brexit is clearly possible, but the details matter. Various processes must be put in place to ensure the referendum is legitimate, according to a new report by the UCL Constitution Unit.
Liberals see elite-educated politicians as more competent, while conservatives see them as less relatable
A small number of elite universities serve as the prime breeding grounds for American power brokers.
A small number of elite universities serve as the prime breeding grounds for American power brokers.
Launch of In Song Kim's LobbyView.org makes it simple to follow the path of money in politics.
Eleven McGill scholars honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
McGill congratulates its professors recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement.
McGill congratulates its professors recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement.
Why the "solid South" of midcentury U.S. politics was not so solid
Associate Professor Devin Caughey's new book looks at a massive political shift that took place in a one-party region.
Associate Professor Devin Caughey's new book looks at a massive political shift that took place in a one-party region.
Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Is there a widespread conspiracy in the White House to undermine an