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The Constitution Unit has today published Reforming the Commons: The backbench MP's guide to achieving procedural change by Hannah Kelly, Lisa James and Meg Russell.

Watch the recording of a recent UCL Institute of Human Rights expert panel on the Chişinău Declaration and its implications for ECHR migration case law.

Professor Meg Russell gave a valedictory lecture at the Institute for Government on 12 May. A recording of this is now available on YouTube and in podcast form.

The Constitution Unit has today published a new report, Improving Government in Northern Ireland: Towards a Programme for Reform, by Alan Whysall.

The Constitution Unit is welcoming applicants to the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme for September 2027 entry, with an internal deadline of 25 May 2026.

Andrea C. Caflisch has been awarded the 2026 Cedric Smith Prize by the Conflict Research Society (CRS) for his research on forced displacement and return in conflict-affected South Sudan.

The Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit also advised the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee that there is a case for further investigation of the electoral system.

In May, Alan Renwick will succeed Meg Russell as Director of the Constitution Unit. Tom Fleming will become Deputy Director. A new lecturer is also set to join the Unit next year.

UCL Political Science invites expressions of interest for the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships, supporting early career researchers within three years of PhD. Internal deadline: 9 June 2026.

The Constitution Unit's Monitor 92 covers slow-moving House of Lords reform, the opportunity of the Representation of the People Bill, the People’s Panel for Digital ID and much more.

UCL Department of Political Science & School of Public Policy is delighted to share that Dr Luis L. Schenoni has been given the prestigious award for his book.

UCL has launched a new podcast, Philosophically Speaking: a show presenting the best new scholarship and social philosophy, featuring lively conversations with leading thinkers.

UCL Department of Political Science & School of Public Policy is delighted to share the appointment of Judge Dr Marko Bošnjak to Honorary Professor of Practice from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028

EvEx consortium to develop new UK-wide infrastructure and networks, enabling more universities and research organisations to offer ‘Policy to Research’ opportunities for civil and public servants.

Celebrating another successful season of the Department of Political Science's podcast.