Get a taste for life in the School of Social & Political Sciences through our mini lecture series
Join our world-leading academics in our mini lecture series where you'll have the opportunity to explore your subject area and get a feel for your academic journey.
Our mini lecture series
We'll be running taster sessions and live discussions across the following academic subject areas. We would encourage you to join the session aligned with your programme however you are welcome to attend as many sessions as you would like.
Disclaimer: Some mini lectures will be followed by a panel discussion whilst others will be followed by a Q&A. Please refer to the Eventbrite pages for each mini lecture for further information.
Urban Studies
Topic: Towards Human-Centric Digital Twins: Synergising AI and Human Inputs
This session is best suited to those who are studying MSc City Planning, MSc City Planning & Real Estate Development, MSc Real Estate, MSc Urban Transport, MSc Urban Analytics, MSc Public Policy, MSc Public Policy & Management.
Politics & International Relations
Topic: Why do States go to War?
This session is best suited to those who are studying MSc International Relations, MSc Human Rights & International Politics, MSc Political Communication, MSc Global Security, MSc Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies.
Social Science Research Methods
Topic: Research Training to fight Disinformation, Shape Policy, and Advance Justice: Discover the Sector-Leading MSc in Social Science Research Methods
This session is best suited to anyone with an interest in research education. This includes students studying Criminology, Economic & Social History, Global Health, International Relations, Public Policy, Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies, Sociology and Urban Research.
Media
Topic: The Contemporary Media Landscape
This session is best suited to anyone with an interest in the Media, including those who are studying the MSc Media, Communications and International Journalism, MSc Media, Culture and Society, and MSc Digital Society.
Criminology & Sociology
Topic: Rehabilitation: What it is, why it matters and how we should support it.
This session is best suited to anyone with an interest in Criminology and Sociology, including those who are studying MSc Criminology & Criminal Justice and MSc Sociology.
What to expect
Join us on Zoom for an interactive one hour session featuring:
- Mini lecture by an expert in your field of study
- Panel discussion with our academic staff
- Live chat with Student Ambassadors to learn more about student life
- Question and answer session where you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and get insights about studying with us
Why should you attend?
- Get a feel for university life at the School of Social & Political Sciences
- Engage with world-class academics and experience our subjects live
- Chat to our students and get a sense of student life
- Get your questions answered during our live Q&A session
