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'Nudge' Debate
Posted on 07 December 2012
Professor Andrew Dobson participated in a debate on behavioural economics - 'Nudge' - at University College, London.
Professor Luther in Shanghai
Posted on 26 November 2012
Professor Richard Luther has recently returned from a week-long visit to Shanghai.
SPIRE on University Challenge?
Posted on 26 November 2012
The search for Keele's University Challenge Team has come to an end and Sam Mansfield of SPIRE has been chosen as the reserve.
November Philosophy Hothouse
Posted on 26 November 2012
It was World Philosophy Day on November 15, and this marked the beginning of a very busy time for Keele Philosophy.
Recognition for Environment & Sustainability BSc Programme
Posted on 16 November 2012
Keele University was one of the finalists at the Green Gown Awards 2012 in the 'courses' category.
Professor Ladrech in Europe
Posted on 16 November 2012
Professor Robert Ladrech (SPIRE) presented invited papers at two workshops last week.
Weekend in the Peak District
Posted on 16 November 2012
A group of PhD students gathered for a weekend away in the Peak District to discuss the ins and outs of pursuing doctoral studies and to talk about their research.
SPIRE on BBC Breakfast TV
Posted on 09 November 2012
Dr. Jon Herbert, SPIRE, was a guest on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday 6 November discussing the US elections.
Oxford Union debate
Posted on 05 November 2012
Dr Phil Catney (SPIRE) participated in a debate organised by the Oxford Union's Environment and Ethics group on mitigating climate change.
NBPA award for SPIRE student
Posted on 22 October 2012
SPIRE MA student in Environmental Politics, has received an award for 'Outstanding Dedication in Community Engagement'
Expansion of Postgraduate Philosophy
Posted on 22 October 2012
This year Keele philosophy is welcoming three new PhD students, two new M.Phil. students and two new M.Res. students.
Workshop on Turkey
Posted on 19 October 2012
Turkey's status as a rising power discussed in an international workshop organised in Keele Hall
Chomsky Acclaims SPIRE Graduate
Posted on 25 September 2012
Noam Chomsky describes Dr. Peshawa Muhammed's PhD thesis as an outstanding work on the US intervention in Iraq.
Rousseau in Wootton
Posted on 13 July 2012
'Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Joseph Wright's Philosophy by Lamplight'
Shirley Williams at SPIRE
Posted on 13 July 2012
Baroness Williams of Crosby gave a seminar, hosted by SPIRE and arranged and chaired by Dr. Helen Parr
2012 Summer Graduation
Posted on 12 July 2012
Award of prizes following 2012 graduation
First SPIRE 'A' Level Expo
Posted on 27 June 2012
On Friday 22 June, SPIRE hosted its first "'A' LEVEL EXPO", a new event designed to provide 'A' Level students from local schools and colleges with an introduction to University-level Politics, International Relations and Philosophy.
New Studentship for PhD in Philosophy
Posted on 27 June 2012
The Keele Philosophy Programme is to receive a new Graduate Student Teaching Scholarship
Andy Dobson on the BBC
Posted on 18 June 2012
Professor Dobson appeared on BBC TV's 'The Politics Show'
Sorin Baiasu 'Behind the Mic'
Posted on 11 June 2012
On Monday 4 June, Dr. Sorin Baiasu, Reader in Philosophy and Philosophy Programme Director, was interviewed by Kenny Jones for the 'Behind the Mic' show on Talk Radio Europe about the morality of politics.
The Enigma of Iran
Posted on 30 May 2012
Naveed Sheikh spoke this week before the Stone-chapter of the Rotary Club on "The Enigma of Iran: Seeking Sanity, Stability and Security in Troubled Time".
SPIRE Academic wins prestigious funding award
Posted on 28 May 2012
Dr Jonathan Parker was a successful recipients of two new annual funding HEA award programmes which will support the development of learning and teaching across UK.
Sherilyn MacGregor in Adelaide
Posted on 17 May 2012
Dr Sherilyn MacGregor visiting scholar in the School of History and Politics at the University of Adelaide.
Robert Ladrech participates in workshop in Vienna
Posted on 17 May 2012
Professor Robert Ladrech participated in a two-day workshop in Vienna on
'European Democracy and the Role of Euro-Parties'.
Bulent Gokay at Istanbul Sehir University
Posted on 15 May 2012
Bulent Gokay delivered the keynote speech at Istanbul Sehir University
Sorin Baiasu launches his monograph
Posted on 15 May 2012
Sorin Baiasu invited to launch his monograph by the Forum for Philosophical Research in Oxford
Sorin Baiasu secures grants for Kantian Philosophy research
Posted on 03 May 2012
Dr. Sorin Baiasu has made a successful joint application for a grant to fund the United Kingdom Kant Society's (UKKS) Annual Conference
ALGC at SPIRE
Posted on 24 April 2012
The 10th Annual Aberystwyth-Lancaster Graduate Colloquium (ALGC) will be
held at Keele from the 14th to the 16th of June this year.
Helen Parr records a podcast for BBC History magazine
Posted on 16 April 2012
On the 30th anniversary of the Falklands war, Helen Parr recorded a podcast for BBC History magazine.
BBC5 Live Discussion Guest
Posted on 16 April 2012
Dr Brian Doherty was an invited guest in a discussion on the Olympics, Security and Protest, on the Victoria Derbyshire show on BBC5 Live last week
Critical International Relations beyond Westphalia
Posted on 16 April 2012
Dr Luis Lobo-Guerrero was interviewed for the podcast series ‘The Evolving Character of Power Today'.
Political Parties Inaugural Lecture
Posted on 23 March 2012
Professor Robert Ladrech gave the latest lecture in the University's series of professorial Inaugural Lectures for 2011 – 2012.
Inaugural Lecture of Kurt Richard Luther
Posted on 29 February 2012
On Monday 27 February 2012, Professor Luther gave his inaugural lecture in the Westminster Theatre.
Elisabeth Carter writes in Global: The International Briefing
Posted on 30 January 2012
Elisabeth Carter writes on the electoral gains made by right-wing extremist parties.
International Art Show
Posted on 30 January 2012
Artwork submitted by international students is being exhibited in the Chancellor's Building
Keele Lectures on Modern Turkey
Posted on 26 January 2012
An Agreement has been signed between SPIRE, Keele University and Center for Strategic Research (SAM) of Turkey to organise a series of six lectures a year by visiting speakers, "Lectures on Modern Turkey".
