UCL - School of Public Policy / Political Science

18/06/2026

Parading — when members of the unionist community march to commemorate historical events such as the 1690 Battle of the Boyne — is one of the most visible expressions of Northern Ireland's deep social divisions. But does it actually inflame tensions between communities?

On this week's episode of 🎙UCL Uncovering Politics🎙, we speak to Kit Rickard, Giovanni Hollenweger, and
Kristin Bakke about the tradition of parading in Northern Ireland and its effects on relations between its historically divided communities.

Full episode: https://tinyurl.com/nhj5jdmm

18/06/2026

📣 Have you heard? Thanks to incredible minds from every corner of the globe, from curious first-years to Nobel prize-winning researchers, we’re now joint #8 in the QS World University Rankings.

We are University College London. And here, it can happen.

🔗 Learn more about our ranking: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/jun/ucl-ranked-8th-best-university-qs-world-rankings

12/06/2026

Good policy depends on evidence, but the statistical methods behind the best research are complex. So how do we equip people to engage critically with research without being trained statisticians?

On this week's episode of 🎙UCL Uncovering Politics🎙, we speak to Dr Julia de Romémont about a new module on UCL's Master's programmes that teaches students to think rigorously about what conclusions can and cannot be drawn from research.

Full episode: https://tinyurl.com/2purxjms

Find out more about the module: https://tinyurl.com/554xcbsd

10/06/2026

🔊Final call for bookings for the last day of Careers Week 2026🔊

Making the News: From Government to the Newsroom

Join us for our final day of careers week, where we have an array of fantastic sessions to help you get your career in media started:

🔹Alumni Panel: Working in and with Local and Central Politics
🔹No Fast Stream, No Problem: A Workshop with UCL Alum Shaye Misty on Civil Service Careers
🔹 The 2-Hour Job Search with Hilary Moor
🔹 Closing Keynote Panel: Four Journalists on Telling the Truth in the TikTok Age

Make sure you book your session whilst you can: https://tinyurl.com/4tnwnr2m

UCL UCL Careers

10/06/2026

💼 Coming up tomorrow for Careers Week: Working in and around Europe 💼

If you are a recent alum and want to attend any of the sessions, you are very welcome.

Head to http://tinyurl.com/4tnwnr2m to book your sessions whilst there's still space!

UCL Careers UCL

08/06/2026

How do political science graduates build careers in an increasingly complex world?

The UCL Department of Political Science is pleased to be hosting Careers Week 2026 this week!

Through workshops, panel discussions and career conversations, students will gain practical insight into a wide range of professional pathways and hear directly from practitioners shaping policy and decision-making around the world.

🔗 Book your place now: tinyurl.com/ucl-pcw

Take a look at some of the sessions that we've got coming up 👇

UCL Careers

08/06/2026

💼Careers Week at the UCL Department of Political Science💼

Today, we examine how technology, security and geopolitical risk are transforming career opportunities across the public and private sectors.

🔗 Find out more and book your spot on one of our sessions: http://tinyurl.com/ucl-pcw

UCL Careers UCL Social & Historical Sciences

06/06/2026

💼Coming up on Thursday 11 June for Careers Week💼

Working In and Around Europe: In association with UCL European Institute

Join us for this exciting programme of sessions on all things and at the UCL Department of Political Science:

🔹 From Digital Risk to Digital Readiness: Future-Proof Policymaking, a discussion with policymakers
🔹 EU Policy Foresight Workshop: Designing Resilient Policies in an Age of Polycrisis
🔹 Building a Career in the EU Institutions
🔹 EU-Related Professional Pathways

📆 Thursday 11 June
🎟️ Places are limited | Booking required

Find out more and book your session: tinyurl.com/4tnwnr2m

UCL Careers

05/06/2026

✨Careers Week ✨

Could a career in public affairs be for you? Join the UCL Department of Political Science on Wednesday for Careers in Influence & Intelligence!

Hear from industry experts in the following sessions:

🔹How to Ace Your Graduate Interview
🔹Political Consultancy: A Day In the Life Workshop with DODS
🔹The Art of Influence: Careers in Public Affairs and Political Communications
🔹Careers in Open-Source Intelligence and Digital Investigations

📅 Wednesday 10 June
🎟️ Places are limited | Booking required

Find out more and book your session: https://tinyurl.com/4tnwnr2m

UCL Careers

04/06/2026

Could international organisations, law firms, consultancies and global institutions be part of your future career?

Tuesday's Careers Week programme explores pathways into law, diplomacy, consulting, international organisations and global policy 🌍

Join alumni and industry experts as we explore:

🔹 Routes into Law for Non-Law Students
🔹 Understanding Career Pathways at the United Nations
🔹 Alumni Panel on Working in International Diplomacy, Trade and Finance
🔹 Alumni Panel on The World of Consulting Careers
🔹 Behind the Algorithm: Tech Companies and their Role in the Geopolitical Order Live Podcast Recording with Melanie Garson

Find out more and sign up: https://tinyurl.com/mr9a6cb4

📅 Tuesday 9 June
🎟️ Places are limited

UCL UCL Careers

Explore careers in politics, government, consultancy, and geopolitical risk at UCL Political Science Careers Week 2026 through expert workshops, practical advice, and networking opportunities.