Engage with our research
We’re committed to sharing ideas that matter-from research and seminars, to our podcast and YouTube. Explore, engage with and discover our work; whether you're a student, policymaker, or curious mind.
We host regular public events open to everyone — including school and sixth-form groups— creating space for debate and fresh ideas. Our podcasts brings our research to life, while our academics actively contribute to media, policy, and public discussions. We showcase outstanding student work on our Student Expert Blog and stay connected through our alumni network.
We believe that knowledge thrives through conversation and connection.
Events and Seminars
Our public events include presentations of our research and talks by high-profile policy makers, practitioners and academics on a range of key topics. Free and open to all.
Student Expert Blog Series (SEBS)
Publishing outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation research from UCL Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy.
Podcasts
From how to do a dissertation, to constitutional affairs, to climate change science and policy - we have a range of podcasts to explore, including the popular weekly podcast 'UCL Uncovering Politics'.
YouTube
Subscribe to our channel for recordings of all of our public events and lectures, as well as careers talks for graduating political science students and information about our courses.
Careers and Alumni
Explore our work supporting students with their futures - including events, careers advice, and maintaining links with alumni.
June 2026 - 30th Anniversary Celebration Event
Staff, students and alumni are invited to celebrate 30 years of the UCL Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy.
Supporting High Schools and Sixth Forms
Our academics collaborate with high schools and sixth forms across London in a variety of ways to enhance their offerings in political science, government and politics, ethics, and philosophy. In recent years, this has included delivering research talks, offering insights into academic career paths, and discussing broader career opportunities that stem from studying political science.
These arrangements are typically informal, but we’re happy to connect you with the relevant people - just email us at spp@ucl.ac.uk
In addition, our Policy & Practice seminar series aims to help support the studies of Government and Politics A-Level students, as well as the intellectually curious. You are very welcome to bring students to any of our public events. You can find out more above, or via our Public Events page.
We bring our Year 12 students to the UCL Policy and Practice public lectures because they offer an invaluable opportunity to engage with real-world issues and hear directly from leading voices in policy and academia. The experience broadens their understanding of how policy shapes society and inspires them to think critically about their role as future changemakers. It's an enriching extension of the classroom that our students always find eye-opening and empowering.
Want to get involved?
Widening participation: Helen Elliott
Inc. school visits and collaborations
Click to email. h.elliott@ucl.ac.uk
Events and podcast: Eleanor Kingwell-Banham
Inc. group bookings for events and external engagement
Click to email. e.kingwell-banham@ucl.ac.uk