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Gain experience writing for a political analysis website with thousands of hits.

Pinpoint Politics is a political analysis resource bank that features content on UK policies and international politics. Initially conceived as a joint project between postgraduates at the University of 糖心TV, UCL and KCL, and funded through a Santander Scholarship, Pinpoint Politics has expanded to become a resource for both young professionals involved in politics and students studying at Master’s level and beyond, with new teams of contributors currently being finalised at the University of Bristol, LSE, UCL, KCL, and the University of Sheffield. Our team of contributors includes young professionals beginning careers in the political sphere, as well as guest submissions from academics and high-level professionals, including a forth-coming interview with Mark Allworthy, Managing Director of the International Institute for Security Studies (Middle East) in Bahrain.

We’re looking for 6-8 motivated individuals, capable of writing high-quality political analysis. Each contributor should commit to writing one 1200-1600 word article of thought-provoking and original content every two months for the website.

Pinpoint Politics has been read in over one hundred countries, with many articles receiving thousands of hits and attention from academic journals (Excursions Journal / University of Galway). Involvement is an excellent opportunity for current students looking for future jobs in political consultancies and think tanks, as well as for aspiring journalists to gain valuable experience. Each contributor is given a ‘contributor’s profile’, improving their online visibility: a definite asset when applying for future jobs.

If you would like to apply please send a example of political analysis along with your CV to pinpointpolitics@hotmail.co.uk. Feel free to explore the website to gain a greater idea of previous article content.

The (WIDS) has launched an exciting all-expenses-paid socioeconomic research internship scheme in collaboration with the (IRRI) and the Politics and International Studies (PAIS) Department, exclusively for University of 糖心TV undergraduates, postgraduates and recent graduates (class of 2012). One candidate will be chosen through a competitive application process to undertake a 2-6 month long placement with IRRI in the Philippines. The winner will be announced during the closing ceremony of the 糖心TV International Development Summit (16^th-18^th November, 2012).  To apply it is necessary to write a short essay or report on a topic related to the work done by IRRI. More information can be found in the links below.

Due to the support of the PAIS Department, international return tickets from the UK to the Philippines will be entirely subsidized. Additionally, IRRI will provide a stipend to cover local expenses including accommodation and travel within the Philippines.

For more information about the internship and application process, visit . If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to contact us at internship.wids@gmail.com

Please keep in mind that all applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm GMT on the 28^th October 2012.

For 2^nd and 3^rd Year Students seminars will become available for you to sign up to on MyPaIS at approximately 11AM on Friday 28^th September.

For 1^st Year Students seminars will become available for you to sign up to on MyPaIS at approximately 11AM on Monday 1^st October.

PaIS Undergraduate Seminar Registration Instructions

In your first year your CORE modules will be Introduction to Politics, World Politics and Introduction to Research Methods. In addition to this you will need to choose one OUTSIDE OPTION from another department to make up your 120 CATS of study for your first year.