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My experience in organising a trip to the European Youth Event

November 2, 2018 by Editor

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UEA third year student, Ines Abdelli, reflects on her experience of undertaking the Future Leaders programme, and leading a group to travel from Norwich to Strasbourg. [caption id="attachment_3841" align="alignright" width="136"] UEA third year student, Ines Abdelli[/caption] As a third year Media and Politics student I grasped the opportunity to co-organise and project…

Jon Cruddas and the ‘rise of cyborg socialism’

October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 by Editor

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[caption id="attachment_3774" align="alignright" width="458"] Jon Cruddas MP[/caption] Labour MP Jon Cruddas is often described as one of few 'intellectual' parliamentarians in contemporary British politics. In 2018, he wrote an article in the New Statesman arguing that recent thinking in the left was problematic. The article, 'The humanist left must challenge…

People’s vote march: Labour can change Brexit if it’s bold enough

October 20, 2018October 20, 2018 by Editor

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As the People's Vote marches for another Brexit referendum, Dr Marina Prentoulis argues that Labour can make a divisive difference in the debate. Under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour party is on a path towards a left-wing populist strategy. It can connect the diverse demands of the British people,…

Politics on Wednesdays

October 1, 2018October 9, 2018 by Editor

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A new seminar series begin this week at the University of East Anglia, where we will be speaking about politics on the big issues. All welcome! 3 Oct 13:00-14:30 LT 2 Jeffrey Haynes, London Metropolitan University 'From Huntington to Trump: 30 Years of the Clash of Civilisations’ 17 Oct 13:00-14:00…

Brexit and moral foundation framing: the key to a People’s Vote is in Vote Leave’s hands

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 by Editor

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Will Conservative Brexiteers back another referendum? If so, is it the nature of the argument that will persuade them or who makes it? Eitan Tzelgov and Delia Dumitrescu show that, although views on Brexit are based around moral issues, moral framing alone does not persuade these voters. What does seem to change their minds on…

Politics at the Edge Podcast series

September 25, 2018November 23, 2020 by Editor

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No to the Westminster bubble. Here at UEA we take a broader perspective on politics, culture and society. What on earth is going on with politics these days? Clare Precey and Alan Finlayson present the 'Politics at the Edge' podcast, teaming up with experts from across the University of East…

How cyberhate forces some Internet users to make a tragic choice that other people do not have to make

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 by Editor

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Dr. Alexander Brown argues that the internet can render people unable to avert their eyes from hate speech and considers the consequences of this. Under US jurisprudential theory it is understood that people travelling to work on public transport are a sort of ‘captive audience’ to speech. Because of this—because…

Trust and Money – what next for the news media?

September 24, 2018 by Editor

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The news industry is trying to claw its way out of a financial crisis, while at the same time fighting to retain audience trust. What does all this mean for democracy? With Dr Sally Broughton-Micova, Dr Ben Little and Dr Marina Prentoulis. This podcast is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts &…

What will be Britain’s role in the world post-Brexit?

September 24, 2018 by Editor

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Can Britain find its place as a ‘great global nation’ post-Brexit? And is our future security threatened or strengthened as a result? Featuring Prof Lee Marsden & Dr Suzanne Doyle. This podcast is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts and Humanities Faculty through the Engagement and Innovation Fund. Thanks to BBC,…

‘Alternative Facts’? How the political message has changed in the digital age

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 by Editor

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How has the way politicians communicate their message changed with the digital revolution and what impact is that having on democracy and society? Featuring Dr Ben Little & Prof John Street. Hosted by Prof Alan Finlayson and Clare Precey. This podcast is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts…

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