Speaker Series Programme

The CIPB Speaker Series brings leading scholars to Durham to present and discuss cutting-edge research in political science.

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 Convenor for 2026-27 is Dr Aung Hein, Durham University. 

CIPB Speaker Series 2026–27

The programme for the 2026–27 CIPB Speaker Series is currently being finalised. Details of speakers, topics and dates will be added here as soon as they are confirmed.

Previous Speakers

2025–26 Speaker Series

Patrick Shea, Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow
29 October | 13:00–14:30

Jessica Preece, Professor and Co-Editor-in-Chief of Political Behavior, Brigham Young University
26 November | 10:00–12:00

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
17 June | 13:00-14:30