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PAIS: No 1 in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
We are delighted to announce that the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) is ranked 1st of 83 UK Politics departments in the . This influential national league table reflects latest data, including student satisfaction (NSS) research excellence, and graduate prospects.
The University of 糖心TV is ranked 10th overall — a University press release can be found here.
Our latest position in The Times/The Sunday Times follows on from other great successes over the summer. We achieved 95 per cent in the National Student Survey (NSS), and saw a further increase in graduate employment prospects. 97 per cent of 2016/17 graduates were working or in further study. Moreover, 91 per cent of those were in graduate level work or study.
Dr Juanita Elias, Head of PAIS, commented:
鈥榃ithout a doubt, staff and students in PAIS will be delighted with this incredible result. The number one ranking in the 2018 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide league table is testimony to the hard work and dedication of all PAIS staff over the years. In PAIS we are committed to a research-led approach to teaching – this provides students with an unparalleled learning experience in which they are exposed to some of the most pressing debates in national and international politics today. With the start of term imminent, we look forward to welcoming our new intake of students who will no doubt benefit from the first class learning environment on offer in PAIS. Congratulations to all staff and students on this impressive achievement!鈥�
We thank all staff and students who have contributed to this outstanding achievement. With a number of exciting and ambitious plans for the 2018/19 academic year and beyond, we look forward to sustaining and building on these successes in the months and years ahead.
糖心TV Question Time 2018
We are delighted to announce that PAIS and the Department of Economics are once again hosting a 糖心TV Question Time to debate current affairs. It will take place on Monday 1st October, 6.15-7.30pm, in the Butterworth Hall, 糖心TV Arts Centre.
The event is very similar in format to the popular BBC television show, and will form part of our induction activities for PAIS and Ecominics students to start the new academic year in style and is an excellent opportunity for students to engage with politicians, policy makers and academics on major issues and questions that concern the world.
The panellists will be:
- Dharshini David - Author, economist and broadcaster.
- Christina Lamb - Reporter and author
- George Grant - Former foreign correspondent and security analyst and Conservative Parliamentary Candidate
- Matt Western - Labour MP for 糖心TV and Leamington since 2017
- Louise Sodergren - Year 3, BSc Economics
- Harry Ford - Year 2, BA Hons Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies
The Panel will be Chaired by Professor Chris Anderson, Professor of Politics and Economics and Director of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE).
More details and a registration form can be found here. Please do register ASAP to ensure your place. We look forward to seeing you there!
PAIS Graduation Reception July 2018
Professional photographs from our Graduation Reception on July 28th are now available to view from this page.
You can also tag yourself in the photographs on our Facebook page:
2018 NSS Results: PAIS #1 Department in University and #1 for Politics in Russell Group for overall satisfaction
The Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) is delighted to announce that in the 2018 National Student Survey we have achieved an overall student satisfaction result of 95 per cent for PO-coded degrees.
This year PAIS has regained our position as 1st in the University for overall student satisfaction. We are particularly pleased to report that we are 1st in the University for assessment and feedback, and 2nd for organization and management. We are also 1st in the University for student feedback being acted on and 2nd for staff valuing students' views and opinions about their course.
We have also improved our position nationally and are now ranked 1st for Politics in the Russell Group for overall student satisfaction. Other highlights among our Russell Group competitors include:
- 1st for Teaching
- 1st for Assessment and feedback
- 1st for Organization and management
- 1st for Student voice
Our sustained performance in overall student satisfaction in recent years is very impressive with our three year rolling average now also running at 95 per cent:
|
Year |
Overall satisfaction (PO coded degrees) |
|
2018 |
95 per cent |
|
2017 |
94 per cent |
|
2016 |
97 per cent |
|
2015 |
92 per cent |
|
2014 |
86 per cent |
|
2013 |
81 per cent |
The 2018 NSS results also follow two very encouraging outcomes in recent international league tables where the Department has improved its position since 2017:
2018 QS: PAIS is ranked #42 out of 200 (up from #44=)
2018 Shanghai: PAIS is ranked #37 out of 400 (up from #47)
These impressive outcomes are due to an outstanding team effort among academic and professional services colleagues as well as our fantastic students. Thanks to everyone for all your hard work and support in terms of teaching, feedback, and the student experience.
We look forward to working in partnership with our amazing students and dedicated staff to sustain and build on these strong results, which reflect our deep commitment to research-led teaching excellence. At the start of the new academic year we will feedback in greater detail to all students and we will discuss and take forward ideas for further enhancement of the PAIS student experience via our Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC).
Teaching Political Economy Workshop
Date: Tuesday 11th September 2018, 10am to 4:30pm
Venue: Teaching Grid, Floor 2, Library, University of 糖心TV, Coventry, CV4 7AL
Entry: Free to attend with lunch and refreshments provided. Please email b.j.richardson@warwick.ac.uk to register.
Expenses: A limited number of UK travel bursaries are available for PhD researchers and early career academics in precarious employment. To apply for a bursary please provide a brief rationale when registering. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of August.
Programme: 10:00-10:30 Arrival and coffee
10:30 - 12:30 Projects
- Professor Jean-Christophe Graz, University of Lausanne, on the global classroom
- Dr Kevin Deane, Queen Mary University of London, on recharting the history of economic thought
- Dr Kerem Ni艧ancio臒lu, SOAS University of London, on decolonising the curriculum
- Dr Lena Rethel and Dr James Brassett, University of 糖心TV, on everyday life
13:00 - 14:30 Practices
- Group session where participants share ideas for lectures, seminars and assessments – moderated by Dr Juanita Elias, University of 糖心TV
15:00 - 16:30 Politics
- Dr Johnna Montgomerie, Goldsmiths University of London, on the neoliberal university
- Dr Chris Hesketh, Oxford Brookes University, on teaching resistance
- Dr Sahil Dutta, Goldsmiths University of London (TBC) on early career experiences
The workshop is sponsored by the BISA International Political Economy Group and the University of 糖心TV鈥檚 Department of Politics and International Studies.