Margaret Hodge: Holding Government to Account Lecture
Margaret Hodge, MP for Barking and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, gave the 2014 John Garrett Memorial Lecture at the University of East Anglia on Friday 28th February 2014. John Garrett, "the most effective Parliamentary reformer of his generation" (the Independent), was Member of Parliament for Norwich South from 1974–1983…
Election day registration could help UK voter engagement
Voter engagement has been a serious concern in the UK, with low levels of voter turnout and levels of registration. The evidence, argues Toby James, is that election day registration would put the voter first and would be a wise move for British democracy. When the Select Committee on Political…
Bowie at the Brits
Professor John Street explains the significance of David Bowie's intervention in the Scottish independence debate at the Brit Awards. David Bowie’s award of the prize for ‘Best British Male’ at the Brits has garnered a lot of attention. Not just because he is the oldest winner, but because, through his…
MA degrees in International Public Policy at University of East Anglia
We offer MA degrees in International Public Policy, specialising in either the Environment or Regulation and Competition. These courses are taught in conjunction with other areas of specialism at UEA including, the School of Environmental Sciences, School of Economics, Law School and School of International Development. The University is also…
Postgraduate Study in Political, Social and International Studies
The School of Political, Social and International Studies offers a wide range of opportunities for postgraduate study. This includes MA degrees in Politics, Media and Broadcast Journalism, International Public Policy and International Relations. All courses aim to combine an emphasis on student choice with professional training in research skills. For…
Morrissey, politics and Britishness: a review of Morrissey’s autobiography
Paul Stott reviews Morrissey – Autobiography (London: Penguin Classics, £8.99) and finds a 'genuine slice of thoughtful popular culture, and an insight into Britain and Britishness'. In autobiographical terms, 2013 belonged to Manchester. Barely had Sir Alex Ferguson passed a burning torch to David Moyes, than his second (!) autobiography…
Geoffrey Filkin: Ready for Aging?
Geoffrey Filkin was Chair of the House of Lords Select Committee on Public Service and Democratic Change which recently published a report on 'Ready for Ageing?'. He spoke about this at the University of East Anglia on 14th November 2013.
Students visit UEA London for Careers Event
Each year students from the University of East Anglia visit London for an alumni networking event, where current students can learn from former students about how to navigate their way through the job market and find the career that they want.
Political Leaders are facing challenging times
The School of Political, Social and International Studies recently hosted a Political Studies Association workshop on political leadership. Toby James reflects on the lessons learnt. Political leaders are facing challenging times. International financial austerity has had dramatic consequences for leaders around the world. Leaders have often had to campaign for…
Alan Howarth: Drugs – Prohibition or Harm Reduction?
Alan Howarth spoke at the University of East Anglia on 'Drugs - Prohibition or Harm Reduction?' during the Autumn Semester of 2013-4. Alan Howarth was a Member of Parliament from 1983 to 2005, first for Stratford-on-Avon and then for Newport East. In 1995 he left the Conservative party to join…