Episode: Welcome to a very special episode of Politics and Pedagogy where we are launching the The Academic Scholarship in Politics and International Relations Education Network or ASPIRE Network. ASPIRE is dedicated to supporting academics on the teaching intensive career path within Politics and International Relations. The networks core aim is to empower members to navigate their careers more effectively, while also fostering the development of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Sign up for our in person launch: Monday 9th June at Kings College London

Sign up for our online launching and meeting: Tuesday 9th September

If you need funding to attend the launch event email us: contact@aspirenetwork.uk

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Guests: Dr Jeremy Moulton, Senior Lecturer at the University of York. Dr Jillian Terry, Associate Professor at London School of Economics. Dr M., Sudhir Selvaraj, University of Bradford. Dr Hillary Briffa, Senior Lecturer at Kings College London,

Show Notes:

Elliot, C. et al (2025) The joy of the teaching track: Learning and Teaching in Politics and International Studies, Politics

Active Learning in Politics Blog

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Season 3: Season 3 all centered on Students Voice. This season we will hear from students studying or graduating from Politics and International Studies programmes.

Episode 3: In this episode we welcome Dr Anna Grimaldi, a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Leeds, alongside POLIS graduates Elisa Martinez Relano and Caroline Tonglet. In this episode they share their experience of participating in 'Thinking inside the box', a student-led exhibition project co-founded by Anna. The episode highlights the power in student-led pedagogy, providing depth, agency and connection.

Podcast: The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship (CTIS) are delighted to launch the first series of “Politics and Pedagogy” a podcast run by the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship in Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds. The podcast hosts are Dr Madeleine Le Bourdon Associate Professor in the Politics of Global Development and Dr Louise Pears Lecturer in Global Security Challenges.

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Season 3: We are back for Season 3 which is all centered on Students Voice. This season we will hear from students studying or graduating from Politics and International Studies programmes.

Episode 2: In this episode we welcome Dr Gary Hernandez, Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes, and Hafizh Armaghani, who is studying a MA in International Relations, both at the University of Leeds. The conversation reflects on the intersection of language and disciplinary knowledge, inclusive teaching for international students, and how to create belonging beyond the classroom.

Podcast: The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship (CTIS) are delighted to launch the first series of “Politics and Pedagogy” a podcast run by the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship in Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds. The podcast hosts are Dr Madeleine Le Bourdon Associate Professor in the Politics of Global Development and Dr Louise Pears Lecturer in Global Security Challenges.

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