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UCL Political Science Events

Hosted by UCL Political Science · education · EN · 57 episodes

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Catch up with any event you have missed.The public event podcast series from UCL Political Science brings together the impressive range of policy makers, leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics who speak at our events. Further information about upcoming events can be found via our website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/political-science

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What is UCL Political Science Events about?

Catch up with any event you have missed. The public event podcast series from UCL Political Science brings together the impressive range of policy makers, leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics who speak at our events.

Who hosts UCL Political Science Events?

UCL Political Science Events is hosted by UCL Political Science. The show has published 57 episodes to date.

What has UCL Political Science Events covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Global Governance and the Rise of a New World Order" (23 May 2026, 71 minutes), "Democratic Health Worldwide" (27 October 2025, 74 minutes), and "Racial Inequalities in UK Healthcare" (7 May 2025, 73 minutes).

How often does UCL Political Science Events publish?

UCL Political Science Events publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 73 minutes across 57 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on UCL Political Science Events?

Booking probability for UCL Political Science Events is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. UCL Political Science Events requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. UCL Political Science Events's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for UCL Political Science Events are Universities & Colleges. UCL Political Science Events has an education audience.

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UCL Political Science hosts UCL Political Science Events, an education show with 57 episodes published.

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  • Episode #67

    Global Governance and the Rise of a New World Order

    May 23, 20261h 11m

    As the global balance of power shifts, this timely discussion explores the structural forces reshaping the international system. What does the future of global governance look like in an era of numerous global...

  • Episode #58

    Democratic Health Worldwide

    Oct 27, 20251h 14mS0

    <p>The health of democracy around the world is widely seen as being in decline. Many countries are seeing a surge in authoritarian leadership, support for extremist parties, weakening institutional checks and balances...

  • Episode #57

    Racial Inequalities in UK Healthcare

    May 7, 20251h 13mS0

    <h3>Meet the speakers</h3><p>Prof. Habib Naqvi MBE is the Chief Executive of the NHS Race and Health Observatory. Previously he worked at the Department of Health and Social Care, where he acted as the Policy Lead on...

  • Episode #56

    Is development possible without fossil fuels?

    Feb 13, 20251h 14mS0

    <p>The COP 29 conference once again highlighted divergences between ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ countries with regards to states’ responsibility to limit their carbon emissions and transition away from fossil fuels...

  • Episode #55

    Lobbying: participatory democracy or crony capitalism?

    Feb 5, 20251h 21mS0

    <p>This seminar demystifies the secret world of consultancy and lobbying. It is an industry which has grown hugely in recent decades, and become an inevitable part of modern policy making. But lobbyists and lobbying are...

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  • Episode #54

    Priorities for the new UK Government: Accountability in British Politics

    Dec 7, 20241h 22mS0

    <h3>Meet the speakers</h3><p>Sir Rob Behrens was the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman between 2017 and 2024. Prior to this, he held roles including Complaints Commissioner at the Bar Standards Board, Secretary...

  • Episode #53

    Decoding the 2024 US Election: What it means for America and the World

    Nov 6, 20241h 13mS0

    <p>- Meet the speakers - </p><p>Dr. James D. Boys is a Boston-based analyst focused on US political history. He was most recently a Visiting Research Scholar at the Center for Strategic Studies at Tufts University’s...

  • Episode #52

    Priorities for the new UK Government: Economic growth (and its limits)

    Nov 4, 20241h 14mS0

    <p>Recorded 24 October 2024. A new government has been in power in Westminster since July. In our Policy & Practice mini-series, Priorities for the new UK Government, we will explore key issues on which the government...

  • Episode #51

    The Security Council's Role in International Conflict: Why Small-State Diplomacy Matters

    Oct 24, 20241h 15mS0

    <p>For our first Policy & Practice seminar of academic year 2024-2025 we were joined by ex-Ambassador Simona Leskovar. The ex-Ambassador talked about her own experience both in trying to get Slovenia elected to the UN...

  • Episode #50

    But What Can I Do? In Conversation With Alastair Campbell

    Oct 24, 20231h 1mS0

    <p>Political Strategist, New European editor-at-large, mental health campaigner and co-host of the country’s Number 1 podcast, The Rest is Politics, Alastair Campbell came to UCL for a special opening event of the UCL...

  • Episode #49

    How can we fix our democracy?

    May 23, 20231h 8mS0

    <p>Our democratic system is not working as well as it should: on this, both the public and most experts agree. But what exactly are the problems? What are the pros and cons of the potential solutions? And are such...

  • Episode #48

    Ministers also have rights - balancing executive prerogatives and executive scrutiny

    May 4, 20231h 17mS0

    <p>Debates over standards in public life have a long history. Their evolution is partly cyclical, reflecting reactions to extended periods of one party in office. But there is also long-term growth in a belief that...

  • Episode #47

    The Management Foundations of Good Government

    Apr 14, 202355 minS0

    <p>Drawing on evidence from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, it shows that certain global best practices do exist, and that effective government institutions share a common set of foundational management...

  • Episode #46

    POLICY & PRACTICE. The U.S. Supreme Court and the Future of Administrative Law

    Apr 7, 20231h 14mS0

    <p>The current conservative super-majority on the U.S. Supreme Court has a chance to reshape American law in a dramatic way. One such way is in the realm of administrative law, as members of this conservative majority...

  • Episode #45

    POLICY & PRACTICE. China in Africa. The Belt & Road Initiative & Future of Development Cooperation

    Mar 31, 20231h 20mS0

    <p>This panel explores these nuances and tackle pressing questions: What are the pros and cons of China's involvement in Africa? Does China's aid and FDI pressure Western donors to adjust and improve their delivery...

  • Episode #44

    Challenges Faced by LGBTIQ+ Migrants and Asylum Seekers

    Feb 7, 20231h 15mS0

    <p>LGBTIQ+ people continue to face persecution and discrimination in virtually every region of the world. Many of them are forced to migrate or seek asylum. Our panellists will discuss the unique challenges that LGBTIQ+...

  • Episode #43

    Global Discord: Values and Power in a Fractured World Order

    Jan 31, 20231h 14mS0

    <p>Democracies are facing a drawn-out contest with authoritarian states that is entangling much of public policy with global security issues. In Global Discord, Paul Tucker lays out principles for how democracies can...

  • Episode #42

    Governing Online Speech: Is the Online Safety Bill the Answer?

    Dec 22, 20221h 18mS0

    <p>Tony Stower is an experienced public servant and is currently Principal, Online Safety Policy at Ofcom.<br /><br />Maeve Walsh is a policy and government relations consultant with expertise in digital and health...

  • Episode #41

    How we get our future back: why Britain needs ordinary hope not extraordinary disruption

    Dec 1, 20221h 10mS0

    <p>Marc Stears is an internationally regarded academic, political strategist, speechwriter and executive educator, who specialises in creating dynamic collaborations between academic researchers and broader society...

  • Episode #40

    POLICY AND PRACTICE - The US midterm elections

    Nov 23, 20221h 18mS0

    <p>Midterms typically serve as a referendum on the president and the party in office. But in an election year that has seen a roiling economy, the overturning of abortion rights, and the resurgence of Donald Trump...

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