PART 2: The Big Shrug: Global Publics Are Trading Shock & Awe for Shock & Yawn
Part 2 of Professor Noga Glucksam's exploration of how ‘shock and yawn’ politics shapes headlines—and why students must engage critically with global events.
PART 1: The Big Shrug: Global Publics Are Trading Shock & Awe for Shock & Yawn
Professor Noga Glucksam explores how ‘shock and yawn’ politics shapes headlines—and why students must engage critically with global events.
Richmond Faculty – Dr Noga Glucksam, International Relations
Our latest 'Faces of Richmond' faculty feature is Dr Noga Glucksam, Associate Professor of International Relations and the Director of the MA International Relations programme.
Crisis Simulation as a high-ed Teaching Tool: Navigating Complexity in the Modern World
For higher education, the challenge is clear: how can universities prepare students to navigate these complex, high-stakes environments?
Alumni Stories: Natalija von Gaisberg
Born in Liechtenstein, Natalija graduated from our International Relations programmes (both BA and MA), completing her MA in 2020.
Reflections from Richmond: The US Election, Global Politics, and What’s Next
It is clear that America's election results reflect deep polarisations in US politics.
Before the Vote: A Student’s Perspective on US Politics
Living in London has drastically shaped my political views as I engage with people worldwide and hear broader perspectives outside the common ones I hear in the US.
Importance of Voting as a U.S. International Student Living in the UK
Voting is the defining feature of democracy, the very fabric of the United States’ identity.
How business schools can address gender inequality in leadership
Dr Theano Lianidou, Associate Dean - Research and Professional Engagement, presented her paper at the 40th European Group for Organizational Studies (EGOS) Colloquium in Milan recently.
Richmond member of staff attends UK-Ukraine conference in Warsaw
Jelena Pivovarova, programme support manager and course leader for our Russian history and politics class, recently attended the second UK-Ukraine International Twinning Conference in Warsaw, Poland.
What are The WURI Awards?
Why are we talking about them? For the first time, it’s just been announced that Richmond American University London has won awards in three categories in The World University Rankings for [...]
Insights from the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024 Results for Richmond American University London
Let's delve into the key findings for Richmond American University London and see how our students perceive their educational journey.
Why Do Governments Lose Elections? PART 3
Part three of a three part series in which Dr. Mike F. Keating. Professor of International Political Economy and Head of Department: Humanities, Social Sciences and Psychology discusses how and why [...]
Why Do Governments Lose Elections? PART 2
Part two of a three part series in which Dr. Mike F. Keating. Professor of International Political Economy and Head of Department: Humanities, Social Sciences and Psychology discusses how and why [...]
Why Do Governments Lose Elections? PART 1
Part one of a three part series in which Dr. Mike F. Keating. Professor of International Political Economy and Head of Department: Humanities, Social Sciences and Psychology discusses how and why [...]
“A better world is possible”
“A better world is possible” We attended the book launch of faculty member Eunice Goes’ Social Democracy. Eunice is a Professor of Politics at Richmond and teaches various classes such as [...]
“Spring semester has been a hell of a ride”
Hey all I hope you’ve been keeping well, hello again from South Carolina! Sam is back with another blog post during his travels in the US.
Richmond continues support of our partners in Ukraine after two year anniversary
More than two years on since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Programme team at Richmond American University London is continuing to support our partners in Ukrainian universities.
“Thinking back on Thanksgiving…”
From a British perspective, having mac and cheese with a roast dinner is not normal, but hell it was good. If you study abroad in the US having a thanksgiving dinner is a must
“I wanted a real all American experience”
Hey there! I’m Sam Wilkins and I am a second year International Relations student. I’m originally from the small village of Southmoor near Abingdon in Oxfordshire. I may have shared a couple of [...]
The Spy Whom We Love: James Bond Beyond The Cold War
Our resident expert in ‘Bondology’, Dr Martin D Brown, Professor of International History at Richmond American University London, has recently taken part in a podcast with the US Army War [...]
The Bondian Cold War: an analysis in 007 hashtags
Dr Martin D. Brown, Professor of International History at Richmond American University London, will be taking students at Maynooth University, near Dublin in Ireland for a deep dive into the world of [...]
Magical Thinking and Mayhem: Extremism and the Occult
Dr Dominic Alessio, Professor of History and Vice President of International Programmes at Richmond American University London, participated in a panel discussion on extremism and the occult [...]
Students gearing up for Black History Month
It’s Black History Month in October in the UK and our newly created Black Student Union are looking forward to raising awareness of the event.
On Boats and Bodies: Some Books and Blogs
Associate Professor of International Relations at the University, Dr Kandida Purnell, has tackled two news stories which have made headlines around the world in recent days in her blog.
Students in Focus: Obse Tolla
Obse Tolla is graduating tomorrow with an MA in International Relations. Obse shares her thoughts on Graduation Day in this video.
‘An apolitical tapestry can’t replace listening to those bereaved by COVID-19’
Dr Kandida Purnell, Associate Professor of International Relations at Richmond American University London, has just had an article featured by Transforming Society, which is published by Bristol [...]
New podcast by Richmond professor explores the impact of the pandemic
Dr Kandida Purnell, Associate Professor of International Relations at Richmond American University London, has just had a podcast released. Listen Here
Video of book launch event now available
If you missed out on a recent book launch event which was held at the University, here’s your chance to catch up with a video which has just been released of the event.
‘The Ukrainian political and economic landscape in the future: is there a place for women?’
Are you interested in learning more about women’s engagement in politics and economy in Ukraine?
‘Conversations can change people’s lives’
A former student at Richmond American University London, Vedica Podar, has been featured on Smiley Movement, a non-profit platform which is aimed at inspiring positive change in society by [...]
Can’t stop the small boats? Then stop the students
The President and Vice Chancellor of Richmond American University London, Professor Phil Deans, has had a blog published by The Chiswick Calendar, a community interest company which celebrates life [...]
The Queen’s Two Bodies
Dr Kandida Purnell, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Richmond American University London, has written a blog post on a highly topical subject and one of her research specialisms– [...]
Mike Pence is wrong about vice presidents testifying before Congress
Dr Laura Smith, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Richmond, has recently had an article published in The Washington Post which challenges Mike Pence's response about whether he would testify before the [...]
‘The depressing predictability of far right terrorism’
Dr William Allchorn, Adjunct Associate Professor in Politics at the University, has just had an opinion piece article published by European Eye on Radicalization, a platform that brings together [...]
When this is over: Reflections on an Unequal Pandemic
Dr Kandida Purnell, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Richmond, will be launching a new book next year. Entitled, 'When This Is Over: Reflections on an Unequal Pandemic', the book [...]
The Trump Presidency and its effects on policy
Dr Laura Smith, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Richmond, has contributed a chapter to a book on Trump which has just been published by Routledge.
Why Buy the Cow? Things That Go Boom podcast with Richmond Professor
Dr Laura Smith, Adjunct Assistant Professor, who teaches US Politics and History at Richmond, has been interviewed for a podcast just released on Apple.
‘The citadel of US democracy shows its limitations’
Dr Laura Smith, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Richmond, has recently had an article published in The Washington Post which examines the symbolic importance of the US Capitol building and more [...]
From a dispute about refugees to Peppa Pig
Professor of Politics at Richmond, Dr Eunice Goes, has been interviewed again recently on BBC Dateline London.
In Conversation with Dr Kandida Purnell
Dr Kandida Purnell, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Richmond, has shared details of her research and life as an academic in an interview published recently by Defence Research [...]
A Licence to Thrill
Richmond’s ‘Bondologist, Dr Martin D. Brown, is in great demand following the release of the latest James Bond film, ‘No Time to Die’.
Bodies Coming Apart and Bodies Becoming Parts
Dr Kandida Purnell, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Richmond, has just had an article published in a new open access journal, Global Studies Quarterly.
Empires, Corporations and the Second Scramble for Africa
Dom Alessio, Professor of History and Vice President of International Programmes, has just published with his long-term academic partner, Professor Wes Renfro (Associate Dean of Social Sciences at [...]
From Richmond With Love
Richmond’s very own ‘Bondologist’, Dr Martin D Brown, has revealed his verdict on the latest James Bond film, ‘No Time To Die’, in an interview with South West Londoner.
It’s No Time to Die for Richmond’s Bondologist
Having been pushed back because of the pandemic, the launch of Daniel Craig's fifth and final James Bond film, ‘No Time To Die’ is great news for fans of the franchise. For one member of faculty [...]
Richmond Professor Explores Impact of ‘Boots on the Ground’
Dr Bruce Stanley, Emeritus Professor of International Relations at Richmond, has had an article published by Orient XXI, a media outlet which is dedicated to ‘the East’ from Morocco to [...]
The Musical Is Political: Black Metal and the Extreme Right
Dom Alessio, Professor of History and Vice President of International Programmes, has just had an article published by Fair Observer on Black Metal music and its relationship with heathenry and the [...]
Climate change and its impact on US military explored by Richmond professor
An article has just been published online in two French media by Bruce Stanley, Professor Emeritus of International Relations at Richmond.
Undergraduate Symposium: The Post-Pandemic World
IVAC are organising an Undergraduate Symposium (a conference to discuss a particular subject) for Fall 21 that will explore the impact and aftermath of the pandemic, Covid and national [...]
