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Upcoming events
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Speaker Series
Speakers from around the world join us to advance and disseminate knowledge of political phenomena. The Speaker Series is an important element of our strategy to build the international reputation of the Centre and contribute to the School’s research culture.
The Speaker Series runs in two formats. The first is a traditional seminar, consisting of a presentation followed by a Q&A session. The second is an innovative flipped workshop format, in which a member of staff who proposed the speaker presents their own work in progress, followed by the external speaker’s presentation. Each contribution is followed by comments from a discussant and a structured, constructive feedback session, designed to support speakers in developing their research projects.
The Speaker Series Convener for 2025-26 is Dr Aung Hein, Durham University.
Guest speakers for 2025–26
Patrick Shea, Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow
29 October | 13:00–14:30
David Doyle, Professor, University of Oxford
26 January | 15:00–16:30
Katharina Lawall, Lecturer, University of Reading
11 February | 13:00–14:30
Neil Carter, Professor, University of York
25 February | 13:00–14:00
Miriam Sorace, Associate Professor, University of Reading
2 March | 15:00–16:30
Melissa Sands, Assistant Professor, London School of Economics
Easter Term | Date TBC
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North-East Research Development Workshop (NERD)
The NERD is co-organised by the Centre for Institutions and Political Behavior at Durham University and School of Geography, Politics, and Sociology at Newcastle University.
The NERD group meets three to four times during term time to discuss working papers, research projects, grant proposals, and PhD dissertation chapters. Meetings are organised around draft papers circulated in advance, and sessions are dedicated to constructive discussion on how to strengthen the work, particularly in terms of theoretical framing, research design, and empirical analysis.
The NERD convener for 2025-26 is Dr Resul Umit, Durham University.
NERD Workshop for 2025–26
Chan Ka Ming (Bo)
5 November 2025 | 10:00–11:30
“Trump 2.0’s effect: Do citizens update the US democracy rating in its first month?”
Anouk Rigterink
26 November 2025 | 13:00–14:30
“Pre-analysis plan for: Analysing the Reliability of Government Impact Evaluations (ARGIE)”
Wangyin Zhao
21 January 2026 | 13:00–14:30
“Anticipation, Commitment Problems, and Civil War Violence: Evidence from Normal and Flash Droughts”
Omar Hammoud Gallego
4 March 2026 | 13:00–14:30
“The Trade-Off Between Regular and Irregular Migration: How Reducing Labour Migration Opportunities Can Lead to an Increase in Irregular Migration”
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CIPB Events
Events were CIPB members are presenting their research or participating on round-tables to discuss current affairs linked to their expertise.