Politics and Pedagogy

• ASPIRE Network Launch

  Episode: Welcome to a very special episode of Politics and Pedagogy where we are launching the The Academic Scholarship in Politics and International Relations Education Network or ASPIRE Network. ASPIRE is dedicated to supporting academics on the teaching intensive career path within Politics and International Relations. The networks core aim is to empower members to navigate their careers more effectively, while also fostering the development of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.Sign up for our in person launch: Monday 9th June at Kings College LondonSign up for our online launching and meeting: Tuesday 9th SeptemberIf you need funding to attend the launch event email us: [email protected]: @aspirenetwork.bsky.socialGuests: Dr Jeremy Moulton, Senior Lecturer at the University of York. Dr Jillian Terry, Associate Professor at London School of Economics. Dr M., Sudhir Selvaraj, University of Bradford. Dr Hillary Briffa, Senior Lecturer at Kings College London,Show Notes:Elliot, C. et al (2025) The joy of the teaching track: Learning and Teaching in Politics and International Studies, PoliticsActive Learning in Politics BlogFollow [email protected] @mlebourdon.bsky.social @louisepears.bsky.social

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• Student Voice: Student-led pedagogy 'Thinking inside the box'

  Season 3: Season 3 all centered on Students Voice. This season we will hear from students studying or graduating from Politics and International Studies programmes.Episode 3: In this episode we welcome Dr Anna Grimaldi, a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Leeds, alongside POLIS graduates Elisa Martinez Relano and Caroline Tonglet. In this episode they share their experience of participating in 'Thinking inside the box', a student-led exhibition project co-founded by Anna. The episode highlights the power in student-led pedagogy, providing depth, agency and connection.Podcast: The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship (CTIS) are delighted to launch the first series of “Politics and Pedagogy” a podcast run by the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship in Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds. The podcast hosts are Dr Madeleine Le Bourdon Associate Professor in the Politics of Global Development and Dr Louise Pears Lecturer in Global Security Challenges.Follow [email protected] @mlebourdon.bsky.socialTwitter- @CTISLeeds @LouiseKPears

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• Student Voice: English for Academic Purposes Support

  Season 3: We are back for Season 3 which is all centered on Students Voice. This season we will hear from students studying or graduating from Politics and International Studies programmes.Episode 2: In this episode we welcome Dr Gary Hernandez, Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes, and Hafizh Armaghani, who is studying a MA in International Relations, both at the University of Leeds. The conversation reflects on the intersection of language and disciplinary knowledge, inclusive teaching for international students, and how to create belonging beyond the classroom.Podcast: The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship (CTIS) are delighted to launch the first series of “Politics and Pedagogy” a podcast run by the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship in Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds. The podcast hosts are Dr Madeleine Le Bourdon Associate Professor in the Politics of Global Development and Dr Louise Pears Lecturer in Global Security Challenges.Follow us! @CTISLeeds @DrMLeBourdon @LouiseKPears

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• Student Voice: Foundation Year Students

  Season 3: We are back for Season 3 which is all centered on Students Voice. This season we will hear from students studying or graduating from Politics and International Studies programmes.Episode 1: Our first episode is the most powerful conversation we have had on 'Politics and Pedagogy'- we hear from students who entered their degrees through the Social Science Foundation Year programme at the University of Leeds. Ato Ampiah- Haagh, Dieudone Bila and Gemma Carlier are interviewed by Dr Mette Wiggen, an outreach officer for the Social Science Cluster, Mette is a lecturer in the School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds. She holds a PhD from the University of Leeds and researches and publishes on racism, welfare chauvinism and mainstreaming of the far-right. She has contributed to several books and published in CARR, Open Democracy, Fair Observer, The Conversation, and Institute for Public Policy Research – Radical Review. Thank you to the wonderful students and graduates for sharing their experiences and Mette for such wonderful questions.Podcast: The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship (CTIS) are delighted to launch the first series of “Politics and Pedagogy” a podcast run by the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship in Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds. The podcast hosts are Dr Madeleine Le Bourdon Associate Professor in the Politics of Global Development and Dr Louise Pears Lecturer in Global Security Challenges.Follow us! @CTISLeeds @DrMLeBourdon @LouiseKPears

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• Care and joy in teaching and learning

  In Season 2 we are exploring ideas of Criticality, Creativity and Care.In this episode we are joined by Dr Laura Loyola Hernández, Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Leeds and Dr Roxani Krystalli Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Feminist Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of St Andrews. In this conversation we talk about the importance of care both for our students and ourselves, as well as the need to seek and honour joy through learning.Podcast: The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship (CTIS) are delighted to launch the first series of “Politics and Pedagogy” a podcast run by the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship in Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds. The podcast hosts are Dr Madeleine Le Bourdon Associate Professor in the Politics of Global Development and Dr Louise Pears Lecturer in Global Security Challenges. It is produced by Dr Harrison Swinhoe.Follow us! @CTISLeeds @DrMLeBourdon @LouiseKPears

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