An interesting article by Dr Mark Lacy:- theconversation.com/zelensky…

Congratulations to James Brennan who successfully defended his PhD, entitled, “How the Effects of Climate Change Will Impact the Maritime Security of the Indo-Pacific”, in August 2025.

Professor Basil Germond informs the government of climate change effects on maritime security. lancaster.ac.uk/global-affai…

Distinguished Professor elected Vice-President of the British Academy - Lancaster University lancaster.ac.uk/news/disting…

Royal Institute of Philosophy Funded, Public Lecture Speaker: Tasia Scrutton (Leeds) Topic - Scrupulosity: Religious OCD and spiritual perfectionism Thursday June 19th, 6-7pm at the Lecture Theatre, Storey Institute, Lancaster (City Centre) Free public lecture. All welcome.

Congratulations to Maxwell Green (PhD student in PPR) on completion of his IEP Ambassador Program, this month.

Thanks to all involved in organising and running this two day event last week. The event was well attended and included a presentation by the Richardson Institute interns, who presented their posters in the lunch break on day 1 of the conference. Well done everyone!

The PPR Annual PGR Conference is taking place in Lancaster University Library Exhibition and Events Space, on 4th & 5th June 2025. All Welcome.

Eighteen year old Lancaster University First Year Law and Politics student, Wilson Colley, becomes a new Green Party Councillor in Lancaster. Congratulations Wilson! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c87j…

Congratulations to our PhD student, Muhammad Waqas Haider, on his recent research paper which was published in the 'World Affairs' journal. See link below... onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… @Mwhaiderr LinkedIn: M Waqas Haider

New Link to our 'PPR Continuing Professional Development Courses', for local government staff, starting soon:- lancaster.ac.uk/ppr/continui… We look forward to welcoming participants to our beautiful campus, here at Lancaster University.

Four new schools to launch at Lancaster University on 1st August 2025, as part of the FASS Envision Project to streamline its operations. Further details will be available over the summer.

Less than 4 weeks to go, before this one day course runs. Please sign up as soon as possible, if it's something you are interested in, and we will look forward to welcoming you to Lancaster University.

Professional Development Training at Lancaster University, aimed at helping you better deliver your role as an elected councillor in local government. The day will run from 10.00 - 4.00 on Thurs 22 May. Fee for attendance: £90. Register your interest here: lancaster.ac.uk/ppr/events/l…

Interesting for those of us working on memory, history and emotions