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 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

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
Easter Term | Date TBC